Encouraging Turkish Democracy by Removing the PKK from the Terrorism Lists
The potential removal of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) from terrorism lists by Turkey, the EU, and the US could foster peace and enhance Turkish democracy. This designation often serves political motives rather than reflecting legal truths, complicating peace efforts. Historical context reveals that both Turkey and the PKK share blame for violence. Delisting the PKK might renew negotiations, benefiting all parties, albeit with risks of restoration to the terrorist list if unsuccessful.
The Problems of Liberal Constitutions
In the context of our prevalent political culture, civility has two meanings: one refers to being non-military, and the other to being non-official. The perception [Read More…]
Democracy anew!
It is generally accepted that the Muslim world has a democracy problem. This is somewhat true, as various attempts at democracy have not succeeded. While the internal inadequacy to [Read More…]
The understanding of the Turkish state’s tradition
In Turkey, democracy has always been perceived as merely changing the government through elections. The act of holding elections, regardless of the conditions under which [Read More…]
The Single Goal of Erdogan’s Foreign Policy: Staying in Power at the Expense of Turkey’s National Interests
This paper claims that Erdoğan’s ongoing quest for strategic autonomy has been motivated by his neo-Ottoman-inspired identity and personal desire to consolidate his power as [Read More…]
Ukraine’s Echoes in Bosnia
For anyone who lived through the horrors of the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH) in the 1990s, the Russian aggression in Ukraine feels eerily [Read More…]
Rethinking the Value of Turkey in NATO
With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Turkey’s place in NATO has become even more critical in parallel with Europe’s comprehension of how vital NATO is. Turkey’s [Read More…]
