The Turkish Left and the Syrian Conflict

The Turkish Left and the Syrian Conflict

December 2012

While the ruling party's threats of military force risk Turkey's security and long-term stability, opposition to any involvement at all by some factions of the country's left wing deserves criticism.

Turkey’s Arab Spring Journey: Qui Vadis on Syria?

Turkey’s Arab Spring Journey: Qui Vadis on Syria?

December 2012

While Turkey continues its journey with a sharp shift in policies towards Arab countries, the “spring” has come to its border.

What’s Happening in Syria?

What’s Happening in Syria?

December 2012

Although Turkey's pretext for intervention in Syria has changed to “Syrian mortars killing Turkish citizens” from “the absence of democracy,” the end result of the fragmentation does not seem profitable for Turkey.

The Effect of Public Opinion on AKP’s Syrian Policy: “Stop! We Are Friends”

The Effect of Public Opinion on AKP’s Syrian Policy: “Stop! We Are Friends”

December 2012

Although public opinion about Syria was in favor of the government, recent polls show that the Turkish public does not support the government's Syrian policies anymore.

Syria, The West and Turkey

Syria, The West and Turkey

October 2012

In the midst of a war, AKP Government has failed in navigating her allies in the West.

“Zero Problems with Neighbors”: The Case of Azerbaijan

“Zero Problems with Neighbors”: The Case of Azerbaijan

October 2012

While the Turkish foreign minister insists on having 'zero-problems' with neighbors, relations with Azerbaijan have come to a critical breaking point.

Turkish Israeli Relations: The Points of a Triangle

Turkish Israeli Relations: The Points of a Triangle

October 2012

It is clear that today Israel has become the new target for anti-Semitism, but Turkey and Israel continue to face the same destiny of being the two 'similar' allies of U.S.

Turkey’s Second Privatization Agency: TOKI

Turkey’s Second  Privatization Agency: TOKI

May 2012

Turkey's Mass Housing Administration (TOKI) is consuming public assets relentlessly, becoming a device to redistribute property-driven wealth among its supporters.

My Science…

My Science…

May 2012

Turkey's scientific orientation is now under AKP's full authoritative coercion.

Turkey's First Political Party, CHP: A Retrospective

Turkey's First Political Party, CHP: A Retrospective

April 2012

Last decade has witnessed an unprecedented anti-propaganda against Turkey's oldest political party: Republican People's Party (CHP).

A Unique Example of Political Participation in Turkey: Twin Congresses

A Unique Example of Political Participation in Turkey: Twin Congresses

April 2012

The latest two congresses of CHP constitute an unprecedented move in the history of political parties in Turkey.