Opinions - Middle East and North Africa

Ecevit’s Last Words: Turkey’s Strategic Autonomy

Ecevit’s Last Words: Turkey’s Strategic Autonomy

by Haşim Tekineş, published on 25 March 2024
Ecevit’s memories is useful to understand contemporary CHP’s support for Erdogan’s military operations in Syria and Iraq or anti-American stance. It shows that strategic autonomy in foreign policy, military expansionism, and transactionalism in Turkish-American relations have an appeal across ideologies in Turkey’s political landscape.
Turkey is about to get the consent of the Iraqi Government for a military operation

Turkey is about to get the consent of the Iraqi Government for a military operation

by Enes Esen, published on 17 March 2024
Turkey is preparing to launch another incursion into northern Iraq, aiming to establish a 30-40 km deep buffer zone to counter the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). To rally support for its operation, Turkish officials have engaged in shuttle diplomacy with local stakeholders in Iraq. However, it is essential to recognize that while the use of force may provide short-term security solutions, addressing the socio-economic root causes of the conflict is crucial for sustainable peace. Without addressing these underlying issues, complications are likely to arise in the future.
Turkish-Egyptian Relations: Assessing the Impact of Erdoğan's Cairo Trip

Turkish-Egyptian Relations: Assessing the Impact of Erdoğan's Cairo Trip

By Enes Esen, published on 17 February 2024
President Erdoğan's visit to Cairo on February 14 was marked by high honors, including a warm welcome by President Sisi at the airport and a salute with cannon fire upon his motorcade's arrival at Cairo's Ittihadiya palace. The visit garnered widespread attention, with all major newspapers in Egypt featuring Erdoğan's arrival as their headline news.
Comparison of Mass Incarcerators

Comparison of Mass Incarcerators

by instituDE, published on 7 February 2024
This table sheds light on the most oppressed groups in these countries, highlighting the complex landscape of arbitrary detentions and incarcerations worldwide.
The Withdrawal of the US troops from Syria Will Create a Power Vacuum

The Withdrawal of the US troops from Syria Will Create a Power Vacuum

by Enes Esen, published on 26 January 2024
Recent reports suggest that the United States is considering the withdrawal of its troops from Syria, where currently 900 soldiers are stationed. Some officials within the Biden administration are worried that this could jeopardize the fight against ISIS.
Sudan'da Derinleşen İç Savaş ve Kötüleşen İnsani Dram

Sudan'da Derinleşen İç Savaş ve Kötüleşen İnsani Dram

by Fatih Cangür, published on 22 January 2024
2023 yılının Nisan ayında başkent Hartum'da General Abdülfettah el-Burhan liderliğindeki Sudan Silahlı Kuvvetleri (SAF) ile 'Hemedti' olarak bilinen Muhammed Hamdan Dagalo liderliğindeki paramiliter Hızlı Destek Kuvvetleri (RSF) arasındaki güç mücadelesi ülke çapında bir çatışmaya evrilmiş durumda. Sudan'da çatışmaların başladığı Nisan ayından bu yana en az 13.000 insan hayatını kaybetti.

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Humeyni'nin Bursa Sürgünü ve Devrim'e Giden Yol (3. Bölüm)

October 28, 2023
by Haşim Tekineş and Mehmet Akif Koç, published on 28 October 2023
1979 İran Devrimi ve Güncel Yansımaları programımızın 3. bölümünde Mehmet Akif Koç ve Haşim Tekineş Humeyni'nin Türkiye ve diğer ülkelerdeki sürgün yaşamı ile devrime giden süreci konuştular.

Humeyni, Tarihte Şiilik ve Devrimden Önce İran (2. Bölüm)

October 28, 2023
By Mehmet Akif Koç and Haşim Tekineş, published on 28 October 2023
1979 İran Devrimi ve Güncel Yansımaları programımızın 2. bölümünde Mehmet Akif Koç ve Haşim Tekineş tarihte Şiilik ve devrimden önce İran'ı konuştular.

Humeyni, Entellektüel Biyografi ve Devrimler (1. Bölüm)

October 28, 2023
by Haşim Tekineş and Mehmet Akif Koç, published on 28 October 2023
1979 İran Devrimi ve Güncel Yansımaları programımızın 1. bölümünde Mehmet Akif Koç ve Haşim Tekineş Humeyni'nin entellektüel biyografisini ve devrimleri konuştular.

Ukrayna ve Gazze'de Türkiye

October 26, 2023
by Ali Dinçer and Haşim Tekineş, published on 26 October 2023
Ali Dinçer ve Haşim Tekineş Türkiye'nin Ukrayna ve Gazze'ye yönelik politikalarını ve etkinliklerini analiz ettiler.

Türkiye-Hamas İlişkileri

October 26, 2023
by Servet Akman and Haşim Tekineş, published on 26 October 2023
Haşim Tekineş ve Servet Akman Türkiye Hamas ilişkilerini değerlendirdiler.

Ankara'nın HAMAS kararı neyin işareti?

October 24, 2023
Haşim Tekineş and Servet Akman, published on 24 October 2023
instituDE üyesi Servet Akman ve Haşim Tekineş, katıldıkları yayında küresel ve bölgesel boyutlarıyla İsrail-Hamas savaşında gelinen aşamayı, İsrail'in Gazze'ye kara harekatı planını ve İsrail'in bu harekattaki hedeflerini