politics

How genuine is Erdoğan’s discourse on a new and civil constitution?

The rhetoric of a “new and civil constitution” and “liberation from the coup constitution,” frequently voiced by ministers appointed by…

2 months ago

Five flags of BRICS and stars of the European Union

When I read the statements and comments on the current debate around BRICS membership and our EU aspirations, I felt…

2 months ago

Trump shooter: A terrorist by another name?

Donald Trump was shot during his campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 14. He sustained a minor injury to his…

4 months ago

Turkish Police head’s loyalty display: A state within state?

Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli's recent visit to the Police Special Operations Department (PÖH) on July 15 was…

4 months ago

AKP’s new media strategy: Any real change ahead?

I read on the Hürriyet newspaper's website that the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is working on a new…

5 months ago

Devlet means “state”: Decoding Erdoğan’s alliance partner’s influence

Devlet means state in Turkish and “Devlet (State) will come to the head of the state!” was one of the…

5 months ago

Türkiye’s Finance Minister Şimşek: A de facto prime minister

I have no intention of targeting Mehmet Şimşek, the Minister of Treasury and Finance. Ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP)…

6 months ago

Surmounting obstacles: Potential impact of Imamoğlu’s victory

We are heading towards one of the most unfair and unequal elections in our history on March 31st. Despite its…

8 months ago

Is former CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu returning to active politics?

Former Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu returned to the public sphere 100 days after losing his seat to…

9 months ago

War, destruction, shifting balances: How do you remember 2023?

If asked how we remember 2023, we would probably say that we are glad it is behind us. Unfortunately, 2024…

11 months ago