T he crackdown on the freedom of expression and dissent since the failed coup in July 15 last year has reached epic proportions in Turkey.
The effects of the continuous severe blows to journalism…
By Gérard Deprez
One issue which unites politicians from all sides of the spectrum in Europe is the need to tackle Iran’s appalling human rights abuses and export of terrorism and religious extremism.
Today we announced the…
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I n a geopolitical theory published in 1904, Kazakhstan was identified as part of the Heartland that,…
K nife's hit the bone...
With these words, Turkish opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu started more than a week ago from Ankara his long 'March for Justice', holding a placate that says 'Adalet' (Justice).
432 km and…
S oon after the Qatar crisis erupted, worries started mounting in Ankara. Given the message sent by Gulf Arab countries leading efforts to isolate Qatar, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling Justice…
by Rahim Rahimov
Regardless of the outcome of the Qatar–Gulf states rift, it represents a shot across Qatar’s bow. Therefore, Doha will seek to diversify its partnerships away from its traditional partners, who let Qatar…
O ver the recent months, the debate around the issue regarding the regulatory aspects applying to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project increased in intensity and arguments not only in the Member States (Denmark,…
by Constanze Letsch
The dramatic political crisis unfolding between Qatar and several other Arab states might have negative implications for Turkey, the small Gulf state’s staunchest supporter, analysts said.
“We will continue to support Qatar in…
V ocal Europe: What is the real story of Donald Trump and Russia? The answer is still unclear, and Democrats in Congress want to get to the bottom of it with an investigation.…
by Zakir Gul
With Erdogan’s ruling and governing, Turkey lost its neighbors and friends. No-friend-left-behind policy worked greatly. One of the exception to that is the relations with Qatar that have been developing rapidly in the…