Ankara

Neighbors and Israel: Is a common future possible in Middle East?

As the world rapidly returns to a period defined by traditional power balances and violence, it is imperative that we…

3 months ago

Identity politics or economic realities: Turkish local elections and beyond

On March 31, Türkiye will once again exercise its democratic right to vote in local government elections. Yet, this election…

8 months ago

Far-reaching consequences: two scenarios of Istanbul’s Mayoral race

Ever since Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan launched the election campaign with the motto “reconquering Istanbul,” it has been clear…

8 months ago

Ankara’s diplomatic surge in Middle East: Beyond the PKK dimension

February 9 might mark a beginning of a new era in relations with the U.S. and Türkiye, depending on the…

9 months ago

Turkish opposition unite against unusual foe: CHP as a central target

Since the May 2023 election defeat, Türkiye's main opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), has grappled with internal conflicts that…

10 months ago

Erdoğan’s priorities: Constitution 5, EU 3, terrorism 2, economy 1

President Tayyip Erdoğan's speech opening the new legislative year on October 1 was overshadowed by the terrorist attack on the…

1 year ago

Terrorist attack in Ankara on the opening day of parliament

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced that two terrorists were killed and two police officers were slightly wounded in a…

1 year ago

A “new mechanism” for Kurdish oil that also burned Ankara’s hands

The final verdict by the International Court of Arbitration in Paris against Türkiye has further complicated the de facto controversial…

2 years ago

İmamoğlu conviction united the opposition: A game changer

The İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was sentenced to 2 years 7 months in prison over false insult charges, and…

2 years ago

Erdoğan defies warnings against operation into Syria

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated Ankara’s determination to follow a cross-border military operation into Syria, following statements from Russian,…

2 years ago