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SEVEN STAGES OF TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY
There is no denying that Turkish is one of the most important countries in the world due to its key geopolitical positioning between Asia and Europe and its unique identity composed of both Eastern
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ARE GREECE AND TURKEY HEADING TO A WAR?
Introduction Turkish-Greek relations have always been tense and open to conflict and military escalation though there had been smooth times in the past. We should not forget that two countries are historical rivals to
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WHAT IS THE “EUROPEAN POLITICAL COMMUNITY” AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR TURKEY?
Introduction The way forward is clear: strengthen Turkey’s position within Europe, re-invigorate accession negotiations with the EU and steer Turkey away from ideas such as membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The European Political
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NANCY PELOSI’S TEARS OR TO UNDERMINE THE PEACE PROCESS IN THE CAUCASUS FOR THE SAKE OF DOMESTIC POLITICAL INTERESTS
As it is known, in 2020, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces ended the Armenian occupation which lasted for almost 30 years in Azerbaijani territory with the Iron Fist Operation. Azerbaijan resorted to this military option
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INTERVIEW WITH MATUS JEVCAK
Matus Jevcak is a PhD student from Masaryk University’s department of Political Science. Jevcak also works at the Strategic Policy Institute in Slovakia as a researcher. He does research in Terrorism, Counter-Insurgency, Foreign Policy,
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ISRAELI PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG SET TO VISIT TURKEY
Recently elected (2021-) Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to visit Turkey this week on 9-10 March, 2022. The visit will be made upon the invitation by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The Israeli
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European Parliament Presidential Election: Who’s running? How does voting work in elections? How vital is the role?
The founding of the European Parliament in 1952, 16 of whom have served since the first European elections were held in 1979. Presidential candidates can be put forward either by a political group or
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HOW WAS 2021 IN THE EUROPEAN UNION? EVALUATION WITHIN THE SCOPE OF LAST EU SUMMIT
The European Union spent 2021 in the shadow of the fight against the epidemic, economic and political turmoil. In 2021, the European Union (EU) focused on issues such as the management of crises caused
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A NEW POLITICAL STAR IS RISING IN TURKEY: THE STORY OF ISTANBUL MAYOR EKREM İMAMOĞLU
Introduction As the Republic of Turkey’s 100 years anniversary approaches, the struggle on the soul of Turkey intensifies with the rising competition in politics mainly between two blocs: the governing Islamist/conservative AK Parti (Justice
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TURKISH POLITICS: PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN NEEDS A MIRACLE THIS TIME TO WIN THE NEXT ELECTION
Introduction Turkish people are passing through a rather difficult time these days due to disasters, economic problems, and unending political problems and disputes. The hottest problematic issue on the agenda is wildfires taking place
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