From Libya to Syria, French-Turkish Interests Collide

By Merve Şebnem Oruç | Published: July 20, 2020

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said Friday that Turkey is still waiting for an apology from France over a naval standoff last month in the Mediterranean Sea. To recap, an incident happened between the navy forces of Turkey and France, two NATO allies, in the Mediterranean on June 10. Paris accused a Turkish navy of […]

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With World’s Attention on Pandemic, India Tightens Grip on Jammu and Kashmir

By Merve Şebnem Oruç | Published: May 26, 2020

Last week, New Delhi announced another controversial law which prescribes the procedure for issuance of a domicile certificate, which is a mandatory requirement for seeking jobs in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK). The new residency rules of ‘Jammu and Kashmir Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure), 2020’ allows those who have lived in IOJK for 15 […]

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It’s Time for Abu Dhabi to Stop Their Disastrous Intervention in Libya

By Merve Şebnem Oruç | Published: May 13, 2020

While the pandemic and the collapse of oil prices as well as the post-coronavirus economic crisis concerns hit the headlines, the devastating conflicts in the Middle Eastern countries do not abate, such as Libya. Despite these challenges, global and regional powers are still committed to their role in this geopolitically strategic game. Washington’s approach to […]

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How Turkey is Faring in the Battle against Coronavirus

By Merve Şebnem Oruç | Published: May 6, 2020

Turkey is a surprising success story in the global battle against the pandemic thanks to high levels of cooperation between the state and private companies.

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