Who has profited from the archaic sanctions policies of the US and EU?
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One benefit of US sanctions policies for Türkiye was that it focused on its own defense industry projects. The photo shows the Aksungur drone, which is produced at TUSAŞ and…
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“Two States, One Nation”: Erdoğan’s words and Aliyev’s response
Azerbaijan’s President Aliyev welcoming his Russian guest Putin on August 19. Although Aliyev reacted to Erdoğan’s statement implying to enter Gaza “just ike Karabakh,” he still sent his only firefighting…
Why Instagram was blocked and unblocked in Türkiye?
After eight days of turmoil in Turkey, the Instagram ban was finally lifted. According to a speculation circulating within BTK circles that reached us, a deputy minister on the verge…
Middle East at boiling point: Türkiye, the U.S. and Chekhov’s gun
“Chekhov’s Gun rule in theater applies to war too; when a gun appears on stage, that gun fires. Moscow seems to have concluded that the U.S. weapons buildup in the…
Erdoğan’s AKP faces new test: The Can Atalay case and Abbas visit
Another test of pluralist democracy and rule of law within President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) will take place next week. The test is on August 14-15.Another…
Instagram ban and freedoms in Türkiye: Even China looks better
Türkiye’s Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK), which is directly affiliated with the Presidency imposed an access ban on Instagram on August 2, stirring debate on Türkiye’s freedom of expression…
Neighbors and Israel: Is a common future possible in Middle East?
Ankara should consider launching a dual strategy: repairing relations with Israel while also reinforcing support for the Palestinian cause. How can we contribute to a secure future for Palestinians without…
So-called judicial reform and half-baked strategy documents
Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç has stated that a judicial reform strategy document is being prepared. Neither judicial reform can be made, nor can a strategy document be produced without…
A day to mark in Cyprus: Türkiye and Greece on two parts of the Island
Turkish President Erdoğan (R) and opposition CHP leader Özel (L) with Parliamentary Speaker Kurtulmuş giving a unity message for Turkish Cypriots on July 20 in Lefkoşa. There are two different…
Fragile steps towards normalization in Türkiye and Cyprus
Recent political developments in Türkiye and Cyprus reveal efforts to shift away from long-standing polarization towards a more normalized political environment. Turkish ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has re-established…