At the request of the Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), the Grand National Assembly of Turkey has passed a law granting Diyanet the authority to “review Qur‘anic translations (meals), take those deemed objectionable to court, and order their destruction.” The stated justification for this move is that some translations...
One of the most persistent issues in Turkish public discourse is the debate over the constitution. Once again, a new constitutional initiative is on...
The detention of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on March 19, 2025, amid terrorism and corruption investigations marks a new stage in President...
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...
It is evident that the Muslim world is experiencing a profound and widespread crisis. While the crisis manifests differently across regions, its core nature...
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...
In Turkey, democracy has always been perceived as merely changing the government through elections. The act of holding elections, regardless of the conditions under...
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....
