CHP’s 10 point resolution proposal seem to provide a mechanically simple working framework with quite powerful moral and political messages.
Month: July 2012
Reflecting on a Hot Summer…
Today, people are wondering if Turkey is at the verge of an all-out military campaign against her neighbour in the … More
Turkey Veers off The Democratic Path
While Justice and Development Party is celebrating its third term in Government, their policies have revealed cracks in their foundations.
For AKP, the “Game” Has Just Begun
With the rise of ethnic questions, the ruling party seems to be risking the decomposition of the political fabric of the Republic.
Turkey’s Current Account Balance: A Real Problem
Turkey’s current account balance in term of its size, structure and perspective does not possess a reassuring stand so far.
Turkish Local Authorities on International and European Affairs
The EU accession process called for reforms permitting local authorities to conduct certain international relations, but the Government, so far, seems to have failed in implementing the reforms.
Abortion and Cesarean Sections: Acts of Crime?
The prime minister’s statements on abortion and Cesarean sections show that AKP is striving to create a presidential system, in which the President would be omnipotent.
Turkey: Going Nuclear or What?
Turkey’s dependency on energy import requires a radical paradigm change on its policy.
The EU and Turkish Women: What Do the Numbers Say? What Does the EU Do?
Although the international agreements signed by the Turkish Government impose the responsibility on Turkey to pursue policies and laws strengthening gender equality, the Government seems very reluctant to pursue EU standards.
Economic fragility and the crisis expectation of big business in Turkey
Turkey will have to couple its dynamic economic performance with development and respect for imitational players care of and respect advanced economic.
A Fresh Economic Paradigm for Social Democracy
The failure of neo-liberal policies around the world has opened a new global window of opportunity for social democrats.
China: A Distant Target?
While the new developments in the Middle East creates strategic concerns for Turkey, the US seems to target Asia – Pacific region as its new project.