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.
Working Conditions and Flexibility in Turkey
While the government declares that its strategy on working conditions is focused on increasing Turkey’s competitiveness, the worker’s rights are violated almost on daily basis.
For Whom the Bells Toll
Misguided policy choices drive Turkey’s economy to the edge of economic crisis.
Turkey’s Second Privatization Agency: TOKI
Turkey’s Mass Housing Administration (TOKI) is consuming public assets relentlessly, becoming a device to redistribute property-driven wealth among its supporters.
Justice and Jurisdiction in 2012
Controversy and misconduct in Turkey’s judicial system promises further instability.
Ataşehir District of Istanbul: A Case of Social Model of Local Government
The new district of Istanbul portrays a Scandinavian model designed along the lines of social citizenship.
Social Policy and Local Administration in Turkey
The lack of a central welfare strategy in Turkey has turned social support into a public relations tool for AKP through municipal activities.
EU Must Decide Now on Turkey
Historically, European political traditions have based their assessment of Turkey on two distinct ideological differences.
Government’s New Healthcare Policy and Violence Against Medics
The new healthcare policies set by the Ministry of Health has decreased the quality of the service, while increasing the tension between the medics and the patients.