Analysis
Nile Crisis: The Challenge of Sharing the World’s Longest River
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan are at loggerheads over sharing the Nile's water. Recently, the three countries failed to reach an agreement on the impact...
Russia and Turkey: Reluctant Partners?
Could the rapprochement between Turkey and Russia lead to a long-term alliance or are both the countries simply cooperating for short-term gains?
Just ahead of...
Life for Syrians Across Europe Remains Precarious Seven Years On
A rise in right-wing nationalism across the European Union has resulted in increased hardship for many Syrian refugees. Seven years after fleeing the war...
Why the Label ‘Migrant’ Should Bother You
Summer 2015 saw the fixation of international media outlets upon "Europe's Migrant Crisis". It was the largest wave of mass-migration that Europe has faced...
Does the Private Sector Have a Role in Helping Syrian Refugees?
Cash transfers could be a solution to helping achieve sustainable success for Syrian refugees.
"Give a man a fish, and you feed him for...
Turkey’s Defensive Offensive: Operation Olive Branch
Turkey's defensive military offensive, Operation Olive Branch, started officially with heavy shelling of PKK/YPG positions in Afrin by 72 Turkish jets symbolising the 72...
Is Pakistan’s Populist Leader Facing a Political Dead End?
Imran Khan promises to be different from his predecessors if chosen to lead, but his ability to govern and his party's achievements in Khyber...
The Forgotten Soldier of World War I
ISTANBUL — When Guliz Erginsoy was a young girl, she often pointed at her grandfather, Huseyin Atif Bese’s torso and asked, “where are those scars...
Germany Steps Forward to Stop Collapse of Iran Nuclear Deal
Germany, as the most important economic power within the European Union, has been taking more responsibility in certain situations, especially when it comes to...
Weekly Newsletter
Türkiye in Focus
14-18 September 2026 Edition Edition
This week we cover:
- Intelligence Officer’s Death Returns to the Spotlight
- Türkiye’s Steady Rise in PISA Results
- A Turbulent Day for Borsa İstanbul