Publications

Divisions in Europe Over Turkey’s Operation in Syria

Turkey is a member of NATO but some NATO and European countries haven't backed its operation in Syria's Afrin. Are the dissenting countries fearful...

Can Vladimir Putin Lose an Election?

Putin has announced that he will contest the 2018 presidential election. In Russia today, Putin is in the house, and the house always wins. Russia...

Merkel Weakened as Germany Faces the Prospect of a Protracted Crisis

The aura of invincibility around Merkel has been shattered. Can she bring together a workable coalition to stop Germany from falling deeper into crisis? The...

Missing Child Refugees in Europe: Neglected, Trafficked and Exploited

Child refugees fleeing war, abuse and poverty face significant challenges upon their arrival in European countries Their names and photos are not plastered in public...

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince is Fast Tracking His Path to the Top

Mohammad bin Salman's rise to power, and his adventurist leadership is dangerously escalating the Saudi-Iran battle for hegemony in the Middle East. On Saturday, 4...

Is Mogadishu Massacre a Cause Célèbre to Depose al-Shabaab?

Somalis have always struggled against occupying forces, but this time there is another enemy for them, al-Shabaab, which perpetrates deadly attacks across the country Somalis...

Turkey’s Constitutional Reform: A Review of Constitutional History, Current Parliamentary System and Proposed Presidential System

TRT World Research Centre’s report on the constitutional amendment explains what the proposed changes mean for the country’s political future. Discussed in the light...

Six Years of War in Syria: Political and Humanitarian Aspect

Syria has always been among the top stories for TRT World. The Research Centre brings more depth to the Syrian War by this recent...

The Qatar Crisis Might Permanently Shift Dynamics in the Region

A new manual for the Gulf is emerging as the stalemate between the Saudi-led bloc and Qatar pushes countries in the region to form...
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
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