Murat Yetkin

Journalist-Writer

Is Greece an ally of Türkiye or of Israel?

Ankara did not take seriously—did not even consider a threat—the attempt by Israel, Greece, and Southern Cyprus to form an…

1 week ago

A Dangerous Game: Israel–Greece–Southern Cyprus vs. Türkiye

On December 22, the very day Ankara virtually launched an SDF-focused diplomatic offensive toward Damascus, Israel formed an anti-Türkiye alliance…

1 week ago

Ankara Hardens Its Stance as SDF and Israel Challenge Syria Policy

Tension over Syria is rising in Ankara on two interconnected levels. One is the military pressure Israel is exerting on…

3 weeks ago

Three serious warnings from Ankara to the PKK via the SDF: the wind may turn

As Syria’s new regime completes its first year on Dec 8, Ankara has sent three warning messages—via the SDF to…

4 weeks ago

Will Three Amendments Secure DEM’s Support for a New Constitution?

  TBMM Commission’s 4 December Meeting Seen as Critical for 2026 Phase of “Terror-Free Türkiye” The 4 December meeting of…

4 weeks ago

CHP Operations Are Infecting the Process of a Terror-Free Türkiye

A workshop titled “Looking Together Toward a Shared Future” was held in Ankara on 1 December, bringing together around 60…

4 weeks ago

“Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Türkiye and Ankara’s Expectations”

Pope Leo XIV, who will visit Türkiye between 27–30 November, carries two roles: one as the Head of the Vatican…

1 month ago

The İmamoğlu Indictment and the Questions It Raises

The indictment titled “Ekrem İmamoğlu Profit-Driven Criminal Organization” prepared by Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akın Gürlek—released on 11 November—is poised…

2 months ago

EU-Türkiye: Political Hurdles, Business Pushes On

Everyone is aware that the main obstacle to rapprochement between Türkiye and the European Union is political. For years it…

2 months ago

Talk About Democracy and Europe? Then Free Selahattin Demirtaş

Former Democratic People’s Party (HDP) co-leader Demirtaş was detained and arrested on November 4, 2016.  November 3, marked nine years…

2 months ago