Namık Tan

Namık Tan

(R) Ambassador
Can we close the doors of hell before it’s too late?Can we close the doors of hell before it’s too late?

Can we close the doors of hell before it’s too late?

In the last two weeks, the citizens of Türkiye have witnessed two troubling developments that should upset everyone who loves…

2 years ago
Türkiye’s Deep State, Deep Politics, and Broken GamesTürkiye’s Deep State, Deep Politics, and Broken Games

Türkiye’s Deep State, Deep Politics, and Broken Games

In recent days, the political earthquakes in Türkiye have unfairly drawn attention away from the deep pain caused by the…

2 years ago
The Political Earthquake in TürkiyeThe Political Earthquake in Türkiye

The Political Earthquake in Türkiye

On February 6, 2023, two equally destructive earthquakes struck Turkey leaving behind them an unprecedented loss of life and property.…

2 years ago
Türkiye-United States : Strained relationshipTürkiye-United States : Strained relationship

Türkiye-United States : Strained relationship

Despite efforts on both sides to downplay the tensions, Turkish-American relations have never been more strained. This reality was once…

2 years ago
US Midterm Elections: A Blow to TrumpismUS Midterm Elections: A Blow to Trumpism

US Midterm Elections: A Blow to Trumpism

The initial results of the US midterm elections came as a huge disappointment for the ranks of the Republican Party.…

2 years ago
The American Midterms and a global revolt against the futureThe American Midterms and a global revolt against the future

The American Midterms and a global revolt against the future

It seems increasingly less likely that the results of the U.S. Midterm elections will help clear the clouds menacing American…

3 years ago
The Good News Newspaper, Russia, and TurkeyThe Good News Newspaper, Russia, and Turkey

The Good News Newspaper, Russia, and Turkey

John D. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil and served as its president for 29 years. He was one of the richest…

3 years ago
Turkey’s Foreign Policy: Playing a New Tune Every DayTurkey’s Foreign Policy: Playing a New Tune Every Day

Turkey’s Foreign Policy: Playing a New Tune Every Day

An old mentor of mine taught me that proper diplomacy must be consistent and one cannot play a different tune…

3 years ago
Turkey’s 360-Degree Foreign PolicyTurkey’s 360-Degree Foreign Policy

Turkey’s 360-Degree Foreign Policy

A favourite phrase by Turkish government officials these days is that they are “implementing a foreign policy with a 360…

3 years ago
Populist Foreign Policy: A Syrian invoicePopulist Foreign Policy: A Syrian invoice

Populist Foreign Policy: A Syrian invoice

Turkey's populist-driven foreign policies are coming back to bite us and Erdoğan’s government is unable to formulate solutions for the…

3 years ago