Ignoring Tillerson’s Call For Postponement, Iraqi Kurds Vow To Hold Independence Referendum On Sept. 25
Source:Western Journalism Date:15Aug2017
Iraq seems to be heading toward a serious conflict over the Kurdish plan to hold a referendum on the establishment of an independent Kurdish state in the north of the country. Trouble could also
Can Russia And Turkey Bury Their Differences?
Source:OilPrice Date:13Aug2017
Since the 19th century, Turkey has balanced Russian power through active Western military support. Now, however, the country, and its leader, seems to view the West as a threat as well. If this
Can the German-Turkish Relationship Be Saved?
Source:der Spiegel Date:13Aug2017
The brief answer is no. It will only get worse. Ankara only understands the language of sanctions. Arrests of German citizens and accusations of German spying will continue until Berlin
Turkey’s Embattled Political Cartoonists
Source:WSJ Date:13Aug2017
The grand Turkish tradition of political lampoons and caricatures is disappearing in the face of a changing media landscape and the country’s increasingly autocratic political life. “To write or
Turkey’s attacks on women wearing shorts
Source:MacLeans Press Date:13Aug2017
One of the fundamental principles of modern democracy , that of gender equality is in jeopardy in Turkey, as AKP enables Islamist conservatives to push women out of the public space.
Can Turkish opposition overcome nationalist stigma, ally with Kurds?
Source:Kurdistan24 Date:10Aug2017
While I’m not happy with the depth of the answer, this article addresses a vital question in Turkish politics: Can center-left CHP and pro-Kurdish HDP forge an alliance to combat AKP in the
Turkey hints at new operation in Syria
Source:al Monitor Date:10Aug2017
Officials in Ankara are more than aware that executing Operation Euphrates Shield proved to be much more difficult than expected. It was successful in the end because Turkey was fighting IS and
Can Turkey shield Qatar from multifaceted woes?
Source:Daily Pakistan Date:10Aug2017
The tiny gas rich state depends on expatriate manpower and imports to meet 90% of daily needs. Turkish military support may thwart any misadventurism in Doha’s power corridors but can it help
Turkey tells a story with major military personnel moves
Source:al Monitor Date:04Aug2017
In depth analysis of new military brass and the political ramifications by expert Mr Metin Gurcan.
A retreat in Turkey’s ‘more friends, fewer enemies’ policy?
Source:Hurriyet Daily News Date:02Aug2017