Erdogan’s Former Allies Can Cause Dramatic Change in Turkey
Following A Big Defeat It was a close win after all. Although the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, gained the vote of nearly 52 per cent of Turkish electorate in 2016, his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) came far
Canan Kaftancıoğlu Will Not Walk Alone
Kaftancıoğlu sentenced to 9 years On Friday the 6th, Canan Kaftancıoğlu, the Istanbul provincial head of Turkey's Republican People’s Party (CHP), the secular main opposition, was sentenced to nine years and eight months in jail. This was because she had “insulted”
Alimony Debates and Deterioration of Women’s Rights in Turkey
Women have been fighting for their basic rights and liberties, and for a fair share of the socio-economic pie for centuries. Unfortunately, even when they succeed, they cannot take a break from the fight. The threat of sliding backward and
Pride: The Middle Eastern Aspect
Pride walks in big cities such as London and New York have once again celebrated the LGBT+ community, with London attracting over 1.5 million people and making it the city’s biggest Pride yet. However, when it comes to the Middle
Imamoglu: A New Hope For Turkish Democracy?
On the 6th of May, the High Election Council of Turkey decided to cancel the mayoral elections in Istanbul a month after they were held, claiming that they have been rigged. This meant that Ekrem Imamoglu, the newly elected mayor
Turkey’s Lira Crisis: How Dangerous?
Turkey’s Lira crisis: Is it a strictly Turkish problem or is there a risk of contagion? The answer to that question is complex and requires taking a close look at what happened and at Erdogan's role which is central. Including
The Pin Project: A Framework for Opportunity
Europe has exported its refugee crisis to north Africa. During the summer of 2017, a combination of European policy making and accurately aimed funding has caused the migrant masses to bottleneck in the north of Africa, among countries that are
2016: The Year in Review and What to Expect in 2017
As the New Year approaches, numerous columnists and media personalities have been vocal in their lamentations of past year. 'Watch Mojo' listed ten events that made the previous year “the worst,” whereas host of 'Last Week Tonight', John Oliver, literally
What to do with Erdogan?
By the evening of August 24th, the last ISIS stronghold on the Turkey-Syria border fell to Turkish military forces that had stormed the city earlier that day. Supported by American air strikes, Turkish tanks, aircraft and special operation forces cleared
Water Politics in the Middle East
Water politics is the thirst for power through water. As water becomes an increasingly scarce resource, we will see its presence grow in global discourses, negotiations, and conflicts. Although water was considered essential for the realization of most human rights, it
The Ancient Face of ISIS
On August 3rd, 2014, the jihadist armies of the self-proclaimed Islamic Caliphate invaded and conquered the region of Sinjar in Northern Iraq. The elders of Sinjar were gunned to death. The men were murdered. And the women were dragged from
Europe’s Flight from the Refugee Crisis
70 years after the founding of the United Nations, the world is on the verge of collapsing under its own internal contradictions and under the growing gap between rich and poor; on the refugee issue, the European Union is more