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Protesters wave Turkish flags during a 7th nighttime rally in Istanbul, Turkey, on March 25, 2025.

Geopolitics democracy

In Turkey’s Dark Times, Protesters Are A Democratic Light

by Diğdem Soyaltın Colella and Ozgur Ogret March 28, 2025May 24, 2025

A photo of doctors performing a surgery.

Health Tourism Trap? Probing Deaths Of Foreigners Who Went To Turkey For Cheap Surgery

by Mesude Demir September 18, 2024May 24, 2025

Photo of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan giving a speech in Ankara on May 15

Geopolitics economic crisis

The Meaning Of “Normalization” In Erdogan’s Turkey

by Ihsan Dagi May 17, 2024May 23, 2025

Muslims gathered in Beyazit Square under the organization of the Human Rights and Freedoms Humanitarian Relief Foundation to protest against the conflicts between Israel and Palestine.

Geopolitics gaza

“Clash Of Civilizations” Fervor Grips Turkey — A Boost For Islamists

by Ozgur Ogret December 14, 2023May 21, 2025

photo of inside Istanbul's Eminonu New Mosque

Ideas migration

Turkey: The Blind Spot Between Racial And Religious Discrimination

by Ozgur Ogret November 26, 2023May 21, 2025

Photo of a woman with a Palestinian flag painted on her face at a pro-Palestineian rally in Istanbul on Oct. 28

Israel-Palestine War gaza

Gaza, A View From Istanbul: Why I Still Believe In Western Values

by Ozgur Ogret November 15, 2023May 21, 2025

Photograph of an Israeli soldier holding an Israeli flag on top of a tank.

Geopolitics israel

A 9/11 For Israel: What Epic Mistakes Will Be Triggered This Time?

by Ozgur Ogret October 12, 2023May 24, 2025

Recep Tayyip Erdogan getting off a plane.

Unpacking Erdogan’s Charm Offensive In The Gulf (It’s Complicated)

by Ozgur Ogret August 1, 2023May 24, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking a selfie.

In The News ukraine

Why Erdogan Is Watching Modi’s Seduction Of The West So Closely

by Ozgur Ogret July 25, 2023May 21, 2025

Image showing a flag with the Justice and Development Party candidate for presidential elections, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the streets of Istanbul.

In The News european union

Erdogan III & Europe: Is There Any Future For Turkey In The EU?

by Ozgur Ogret June 28, 2023May 21, 2025

Photo of Kemal Kilicdaroglu applauding during campaign event in Antalya, Turkey, 7 May 2023.

Geopolitics democracy

Kemal Kilicdaroglu, The Tranquil Force To Save Turkey’s Democracy

by Ozgur Ogret May 11, 2023May 21, 2025

Campaign posters of opposition Republican People's Party, CHP leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Geopolitics democracy

When Erdogan Hints At Not Accepting Defeat, He’s Playing With Fire

by Ozgur Ogret May 8, 2023May 21, 2025

Photo of two young people in Kahramanmarash, Turkey, look for their belongings in the debrish of their homes destroyed by the earthquake.

Society earthquake

Listening For Voices, Losing Hope: A Turkish Earthquake Diary

by Worldcrunch February 23, 2023May 21, 2025

Photo of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan consoles families as rescue workers inspect the earthquake-hit areas in Turkey.

In The News recep tayyip erdogan

Erdogan Doesn’t Have The Power To Delay Turkey’s Election

by Ozgur Ogret February 14, 2023May 21, 2025

photo of Erdogan at the earthquake site

Making It Political Already? Why Turkey’s Earthquake Is Not Just A Natural Disaster

by Worldcrunch February 8, 2023May 21, 2025

Photo of Erdogan and Putin walking out of a door

In The News russia

It’s A Golden Era For Russia-Turkey Relations — Just Look At The Numbers

by Ozgur Ogret January 31, 2023May 23, 2025

Photo of Muslims performing Friday prayer in the garden of Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul.

In The News turkey

Tour Of Istanbul’s Ancient Yedikule Gardens, At Risk With Urban Restoration

by Ozgur Ogret January 22, 2023May 21, 2025