Turkish National Intelligence Organization’s (MİT) Legal Counsel Fuat Midas explains the concept of “Influence Espionage” through examples, without naming specific countries: “Consider a scenario where someone plans to assassinate a foreign national in a third country. They’re trafficking explosives and materials through our country from another country in the East. They intend to use our
President Tayyip Erdoğan delivered two significant speeches on November 10th, signaling Türkiye’s intention to launch a major political-military initiative in the “upcoming period.” The first speech was delivered on the 86th commemoration of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s death, the founder of the Turkish Republic. The second followed a Cabinet Meeting at Çankaya Mansion—the historic presidential residence
With Donald Trump announcing his victory in the US presidential race, Türkiye is closely watching developments in Washington. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was among the first leaders to congratulate him. Trump’s first term was marked by an unconventional foreign policy that often relied on pragmatism and unexpected maneuvers, which led to a volatile relationship
The second Donald Trump era begins in the United States. He said “America’s golden age” had begun in his victory speech. President Tayyip Erdoğan celebrated by wishing for a “more just world.” Preliminary assessments suggest that one of the most important factors in the Republicans winning the election with Trump was the Democrats’ inability to
On October 30th, the European Commission published its annual report assessing the candidate countries’ progress over the last year. Türkiye is still among them. At the very beginning of the report, it is stated that Türkiye is a candidate for membership. However, Türkiye is not seen as such. Every time Commission President Ursula von der
Greek Cypriot Nikos Christodoulides’ recent meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House marks a historic turning point in (Greek) Cyprus-U.S. relations. The Biden administration’s view of the Greek-Cypriot administered Cyprus as a strategic partner, coupled with the possibility of designating it as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA), positions Cyprus as an essential
The opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) mayor of Istanbul’s Esenyurt district, Prof. Ahmet Özer, was arrested on terrorism charges and removed from his position, sparking protests in Istanbul. Opposition parties and supporters gathered in Esenyurt on Oct. 31 to protest what CHP leader Özgür Özel called a “coup” against democracy. The situation became tense when
As Türkiye celebrates the 101’st anniversary of its Republic, the definition of a “democratic, social state based on rule of law,” enshrined in the first three articles of the Constitution, remains fundamental to its founding principles. These three articles form the cornerstone of the constitutional order and are safeguarded against any proposal for change. However,
Terrorism is one of the most sensitive issues facing the country, yet here we are again, shaken by another absurd proposal. To think that the head of a terrorist organization, sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment, could have a platform in Parliament—a notion so outlandish, it serves only to divert public focus. Those proposing this may
Despite the considerable excitement surrounding Turkey’s potential BRICS membership, the outcome has yielded little of substance. Alongside Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam, Turkey has been designated merely as a “partner” within BRICS. The anticipated full membership, which sparked debates about a possible shift away from the West,