Will Erdoğan untie or cut the PKK’s knot in Syria?

Will Erdoğan untie or cut the PKK’s knot in Syria?

When I was writing my book “Kürt Kapanı (The Kurdish Trap)” about the full story of...
The hardest hurdle cleared: Öcalan tells PKK, “disarm and disband”

The hardest hurdle cleared: Öcalan tells PKK, “disarm and disband”

The most challenging hurdle was Abdullah Öcalan—who founded the PKK nearly half a century ago—declaring that...
Öcalan’s call: Peace or a new tactic?

Öcalan’s call: Peace or a new tactic?

The long-standing PKK issue in Türkiye has once again taken center stage with Abdullah Öcalan’s call...
Erdoğan threatens opposition leader: “Watch your step”

Erdoğan threatens opposition leader: “Watch your step”

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a stark warning to main opposition Republican People's Party...
Erdoğan: Liberal democracy in crisis, Türkiye can rescue EU from deadlock

Erdoğan: Liberal democracy in crisis, Türkiye can rescue EU from deadlock

Following a cabinet meeting on February 24, President Tayyip Erdoğan made provocative statements likely to irritate...
Trump’s deal or Europe’s disaster?

Trump’s deal or Europe’s disaster?

Donald Trump’s warm and friendly phone call with Vladimir Putin and his subsequent approach to determining...
“No bread for İmamoğlu”: An unprecedented political siege to Erdoğan’s top contender

“No bread for İmamoğlu”: An unprecedented political siege to Erdoğan’s top contender

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is seeking to run for office once again by securing a parliamentary...
Can the five-party conference open the door to a new process?

Can the five-party conference open the door to a new process?

Under the auspices of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Türkiye, Greece, the United Kingdom, the Turkish...
Can Russia survive under Putin?

Can Russia survive under Putin?

As of 2025, Russia under President Vladimir Putin presents a complex interplay of political stability, economic...
When Erdoğan says “know your place”: TÜSİAD fallout and Minister Şimşek’s dilemma

When Erdoğan says “know your place”: TÜSİAD fallout and Minister Şimşek’s dilemma

Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD) Chairman Orhan Turan and High Advisory Council Chairman Ömer Aras...
Ukraine Crisis: Putin’s victory, Europe’s defeat, and Türkiye’s struggle to remain relevant

Ukraine Crisis: Putin’s victory, Europe’s defeat, and Türkiye’s struggle to remain relevant

Let's summarize the current situation: On February 18, while US and Russian Foreign Ministers were discussing...
Türkiye’s top business group leader under investigation: Listening or silencing business?

Türkiye’s top business group leader under investigation: Listening or silencing business?

A formal investigation has been launched against Mehmet Ömer Arif Aras, President of the High Advisory...
Surge in investigations against CHP: Target is İstanbul’s İmamoğlu

Surge in investigations against CHP: Target is İstanbul’s İmamoğlu

The series of investigations against Türkiye's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) began on February 10th...
Turkmenistan-Türkiye natural gas deal: Volume, price and risks remain uncertain

Turkmenistan-Türkiye natural gas deal: Volume, price and risks remain uncertain

Despite dozens of agreements and protocols signed over the years between Türkiye and Turkmenistan, we have...
Türkiye to rebuild Syrian Military: Turkish officials confirm

Türkiye to rebuild Syrian Military: Turkish officials confirm

It is reported that Türkiye will take an active role in restructuring the Syrian military. According...
New criminal case against Istanbul Mayor: Could lead to political ban

New criminal case against Istanbul Mayor: Could lead to political ban

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu faces another criminal case, this time for allegedly threatening Istanbul Chief Public...
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