Erdogan-Gulen

Gülen Movement and Its Legacy: From Alliance to Conflict in Turkish Politics

In 2008, on an otherwise quiet Sunday morning, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney overthrew the Turkish government. This strange episode was part of a much larger story—one involving the rise of the Gülen Movement, a powerful religious network in Turkey,...
Turkey Tayfun Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) ROKETSAN

Turkey’s ROKETSAN Develops Hypersonic Missile Based on “Tayfun” SRBM, Enhancing Strategic Capabilities

In a significant step towards strengthening its military capabilities, one of Turkey’s largest defense companies, ROKETSAN, has announced its ongoing efforts to develop a hypersonic missile based on the “Tayfun” short-range ballistic missile (SRBM). This groundbreaking development was first shared...
Recep Tayyip Erdogan-Vladimir Putin

Turkey’s Bid to Join BRICS: A Diplomatic Balancing Act Between East and West

Turkey has formally submitted a request to join BRICS, a group of emerging-market economies. This request signals Turkey's intent to diversify its partnerships beyond its traditional Western alliances, particularly those within NATO and the European Union. The BRICS grouping, which...
Fethullah Gülen

Influential Islamic Cleric Fethullah Gülen Dies at 83, Leaving Behind Complex Legacy

Fethullah Gülen, a prominent Islamic cleric and spiritual leader who had been a key adversary of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, passed away in the United States at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness. Gülen, whose global Hizmet...
Açık Radyo

Açık Radyo’s Shutdown Sparks Outcry in Turkey: “We Cannot Be Silenced”

Turkey’s dwindling media freedoms, the beloved independent community radio station, Açık Radyo (Open Radio), was abruptly shut down by the country’s media regulator. The station, which has been a cherished platform for civic dialogue, environmental activism, and alternative voices for...
Turkey Parliament

Turkey’s Parliament Discusses Middle East Conflict Behind Closed Doors Amid Rising Tensions

Turkey’s lawmakers held a rare closed-door parliamentary session on Tuesday to discuss the growing threat of war spreading across the Middle East, fueled by escalating conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. This meeting, held at the behest of opposition parties, comes...
Turkey ADA-class corvette

Turkish Defense Firm ROKETSAN Poised for Global Success with Over 500 ATMACA Anti-Ship Missile Exports

Turkish defense company ROKETSAN is expected to export more than 500 of its cutting-edge "ATMACA" anti-ship missiles, solidifying its competitive stance in the global arms market. With customers in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Malaysia, this missile is set to...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

Turkish-Syrian Relations: Erdogan’s Overture to Assad Sparks Debate on Future

The recent statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressing his willingness to meet Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to normalize relations have ignited widespread discussions across the political landscape. From the corridors of Damascus to the halls of Washington and...
Arab-Israeli Conflict

Evolving Face of Arab-Israeli Conflict

The Middle East, which erupted nearly a year ago on October 7, 2023, with a devastating Hamas attack and Israel’s subsequent retaliation in Gaza, has once again put the region in global headlines. To many academics, foreign policy experts, and...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey’s Foreign Policy Shift: NATO Member Seeks BRICS Plus Membership

Turkey has increasingly charted a unique path in international relations, often choosing to march to the beat of its own drum. This was evident during the United Nations vote on December 14, 2022, when the General Assembly passed a resolution...
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