Turkish politics

Türkiye’s immigration policies increasing racist reactions

Like many others, I have been watching Türkiye’s policies regarding immigrants, refugees, and foreigners, especially the citizenship process, with growing…

2 weeks ago

Ankara: “F-35s possible despite S-400s” as NATO balance shifts

Turkish Defense Minister Güler stated that due to shifting geopolitical dynamics, the US could reinstate Türkiye in the F-35 program…

3 weeks ago

Türkish intelligence pushes for “Influence Espionage Law”

Turkish National Intelligence Organization's (MİT) Legal Counsel Fuat Midas explains the concept of "Influence Espionage" through examples, without naming specific…

1 month ago

Constitution under threat: Türkiye’s new ‘influence espionage’ law

As Türkiye celebrates the 101’st anniversary of its Republic, the definition of a “democratic, social state based on rule of…

2 months ago

Scholz’s Türkiye visit: Germany needs a new narrative

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is in Türkiye on October 19 for a one-day working visit to meet with President Tayyip…

2 months ago

Turkish Nationalist Party chair calls on PKK leader to dissolve organization

Devlet Bahçeli, leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) and key ally in Türkiye's ruling coalition, has called on imprisoned…

2 months ago

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…

3 months ago

The Ankara “bromance”: Erdoğan-Bahçeli unity amidst opposition chaos

I wonder if it's appropriate to describe the conspicuously close relationship between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and MHP leader Devlet…

4 months ago

“Two States, One Nation”: Erdoğan’s words and Aliyev’s response

I first heard the phrase "Two states, one nation" from Abulfaz Elchibey. It was early 1992, just after Azerbaijan had…

4 months ago