Sunday, February 2, 2025

Think Club

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

The US and Turkey relations: The returning of the Cold War 

The US and Turkey relations: The returning of the Cold War    While Joe Biden, as President, was in the White House, Turkey and US relations...