The political and security situation in Turkey is becoming increasingly worrying as it deteriorates behind a jumble of acronyms that few could possibly hope to understand. Were it not for the associated terror…
Gwenyth Todd
26.08.2015
The ABCs Of The Current Political Situation In Turkey–A Primer
17.06.2015
Turkey’s Surprise Election Results – What Next?
In the run-up to last week’s Turkish elections, most observers expected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his AK Party to win a healthy two-thirds majority. Had the AKP won, it would have paved the way for President Erdogan to make…
10.08.2014
Blinded By The Gaza Spotlight: What Is Happening In The Shadows?
With Gaza firmly in the international spotlight, few observers seem willing or able to strain their eyes to determine activity…
11.07.2014
Ahmad Chalabi: The Return Of The “Bad Penny”
An English expression refers to a "bad penny" as someone who keeps turning up and causing trouble no matter how…
02.07.2014
Is Turkey Becoming Irrelevant To NATO? Part 2
By now, faced with the rise of the Islamists and effectively abandoned by the US, the Turkish security establishment continued…
01.07.2014
Is Turkey Becoming Irrelevant To NATO? Part 1
The victory of Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan's Justice and Development Party (AKP in Turkey) in the May 30 2014 municipal…
17.06.2014
The ISIS Crisis: Have The Sunnis Unleashed an Uncontrollable Genie?
The sudden, successful attack by the Islamic State Of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) caught many states off-guard. While international attention…
08.04.2014
Scandal In Turkey – Who Is Behind the Erdogan Leaks?
In the run-up to the March 30 elections, many scandals were publicly leaked in Turkey indicating criminal activity by Mr. Erdogan, his ministers and their families. Clearly, Mr. Erdogan's government has a serious security…
19.03.2014
AIPAC pushes for Iran sanctions during Ukraine Crisis
Over the past few weeks, one primary issue has blanketed Western media coverage: the situation in Ukraine. Since this issue…
11.03.2014
Erdogan’s Pivotal Role in the Syrian Crisis. Part 2
While the European Union process seemed to advance in fits and starts, Mr. Erdogan simultaneously began the process of establishing…
09.03.2014
Erdogan’s Pivotal Role in the Syrian Crisis. Part 1
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's recent visit to Iran has highlighted once again the delicate balancing act Erdogan is…
