Opinion

OPINION - Turkish students' protests over visas for Italy: EU must resolve thorny issue of visa liberalization

OPINION - Turkish students' protests over visas for Italy: EU must resolve thorny issue of visa liberalization

What appears dystopian is that the EU has applied a more liberalized approach towards some third countries, while Türkiye, which is an EU candidate country, has been excluded

Diary.
Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
OPINION - At a crossroads: COP29 and global energy transition
11.11.2024

OPINION - At a crossroads: COP29 and global energy transition

COP29 arrives at a pivotal moment. Success in Baku hinges primarily on delivering a robust New Collective Quantified Goal on climate finance that moves beyond the inadequate $100 billion target to meet the actual needs of developing nations

OPINION - Mr. Trump returns to the White House
07.11.2024

OPINION - Mr. Trump returns to the White House

Trump’s victory should not surprise anyone who objectively evaluates what has occurred in American politics over the past 10 years

OPINION - Has Israel reached its limits in Lebanon?
05.11.2024

OPINION - Has Israel reached its limits in Lebanon?

Far from being successful in the land operation, Israel suffered serious losses in Lebanon

OPINION - Who should Arabs and Muslims vote for in America?
04.11.2024

OPINION - Who should Arabs and Muslims vote for in America?

Arab and Muslim voters in America, as well as people of conscience throughout the country, should go to polls and vote, and not boycott elections. Their vote should be seen as strong statement and powerful message against genocidal war in Gaza

OPINION - North Korea’s military support for Russia tests limits of Western influence
01.11.2024

OPINION - North Korea’s military support for Russia tests limits of Western influence

While not yet rivaling Cold War alliances, this partnership has shifted from symbolic to operational and will test the limits of Western influence in Asia and beyond