Turkiye
The Weekly Turkey Report: 4th Week of February
4th Week of February: Peace with an Iron Fist
The last week of February witnessed rapid developments in Turkey, marked by the regime's new oppressive policies. Abdullah Öcalan, together with...
Middle East
The New Trump Administration’s Approach to Rojava and the Kurdish Issue
Despite his mercurial style, we probably can tell a lot about the new Donald Trump administration’s (Trump 2.0) approach to Rojava and the Kurdish...
Democracy
Turkiye Returns to Confiscation
A Historical Perspective on the New Law Granting Expanded Seizure Powers
On January 30, 2025, Turkey’s Grand National Assembly (TBMM) passed a new law expanding...
Turkiye
The Weekly Turkey Report: 3rd Week of February
3rd Week of February: The Judicial Whip
In February, Turkey witnessed that pressure on opposition groups was steadily increasing and that efforts to make society...
Files
A Brief Assessment of Turkey in 2024
2024 was a painful year for both the world and Turkey, but Turkey surpassed many countries in challenges such as poverty, polarization, lawlessness, and...
Middle East
The Collapse of Turkey’s Balance Policy and the Return to “Precious Loneliness”
The year 2024 may be recorded in history as the year when the balance policy, which has formed the backbone of Turkish foreign policy...
Regions
The Single Goal of Erdogan’s Foreign Policy
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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...
Democracy
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....
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.
Democracy
The US and Turkey relations: The returning of the Cold WarÂ
The US and Turkey relations: The returning of the Cold WarÂ
While Joe Biden, as President, was in the White House, Turkey and US relations...