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Erdogan’s Actions Belie His Rhetoric Over Israeli Genocide In Gaza

Ahmet Mehmet

Rajab 20, 14452024-02-01

President Erdogan continues to display contradictory behavioural traits. His rhetoric in staunchly pro-Palestinian but Turkey’s trade and diplomatic ties with zionist Israel remain strong. Turkish-Israeli trade has grown amid the Israeli onslaught on Gaza.

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What Would Russia Do If War On Palestine Goes Regional?

Ahmet Mehmet

Rabi' al-Thani 17, 14452023-11-01

Russian moves since the escalation of conflict in Palestine clearly indicate what Moscow will do if the conflict spills into the wider region. Russia will side with the Palestinians, Iran and Hizbullah and confront Israel’s American and western backers.

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Karabakh: Russia Won Another War Without Firing A Single Shot

Ahmet Mehmet

Rabi' al-Awwal 16, 14452023-10-01

In the Azerbaijan-Armenia tussle over Karabakh, Russia proved its mettle. It won the war without firing a single shot. Azerbaijan has regained control of the territory that rightly belongs to it but was illegally occupied by Armenia with western backing.

News & Analysis

Ultranationalism Won In Turkiye’s Run-off Presidential Elections

Ahmet Mehmet

Dhu al-Qa'dah 12, 14442023-06-01

The desperation to win elections can bring out the worst in people. This is what was witnessed in the second round of presidential elections in Turkiye. Instead of discussing real issues, both contestants tried to prove their ultranationalist credentials. It was not Turkiye’s finest hour!

Main Stories

Turkish Elections A Make-or-break Moment For Erdogan

Ahmet Mehmet

Shawwal 11, 14442023-05-01

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s future hangs in the balance as the Turks head to presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14. After 21 years in power, Erdogan seems to have run out of ideas as his policies have failed. His opponents are staunchly pro-west and pro-Israel.

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Erdogan’s Sinking Feeling Over Failed Policy In Syria

Ahmet Mehmet

Rajab 10, 14442023-02-01

Turkish President Erdogan has realized that his belligerent policy in Syria has failed. He is trying to find a face-saving exit but Syria sees this as an opportunistic move because he faces a tough challenge in the June elections in which the opposition is exploiting the anti-refugee sentiment in Turkey.

News & Analysis

West Using Mongolia To Undermine Russia And China

Ahmet Mehmet

Jumada' al-Akhirah 08, 14442023-01-01

Mongolia is a tiny country in terms of population but its geographic location sandwiched between Russia and China gives it a commanding position. Both covet it for gas and oil pipelines as well as transportation corridors. The US-NATO combine wants to disrupt this.

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Erdogan On The Wrong Side Of History On Israel-Palestine And Syria

Ahmet Mehmet

Rabi' al-Awwal 05, 14442022-10-01

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims to be a defender of Palestinian rights but he sees no contradiction in cozying up to the zionists. Israeli president Herzog visited Ankara last March. Erdogan is about to send his ambassador to Israel and plans to visit the occupied entity after Israeli elections.

News & Analysis

Emerging Multipolar World Order

Ahmet Mehmet

Safar 05, 14442022-09-01

For a truly multipolar world order to emerge, the western neo-liberal economic order will have to undergo major changes.

News & Analysis

Russia and The Global Energy Markets

Ahmet Mehmet

Muharram 03, 14442022-08-01

Russia is a very important producer of natural gas and oil. It is also one of the leading exporters of grain. It cannot be isolated in the global energy markets. Those that try to do so will themselves suffer badly as Germany and a number of European countries are experiencing.

News & Analysis

Syrian Refugees No Longer Welcome in Erdogan’s Turkey

Ahmet Mehmet

Dhu al-Hijjah 02, 14432022-07-01

For more than a decade, Turkish President Recep Erdogan exploited the plight of Syrian refugees to invade and occupy parts of Syria. His forces still occupy Idlib province in Syria but the Turks have soured on the refugees. Erdogan now wishes to get rid of them since his mission to overthrow the government of Bashar al Asad has failed.

Main Stories

Erdogan’s Somersaults over Palestine and Masjid Al-Aqsa

Ahmet Mehmet

Ramadan 30, 14432022-05-01

Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogan continues to indulge in political acrobatics by playing both sides of the divide in Palestine. He mouths slogans in support of the Palestinians but continues to maintain close ties with zionist Israel.

News & Analysis

Threat to Expel Western Envoys Exposes Erdogan’s Political Weaknesses

Ahmet Mehmet

Rabi' al-Awwal 25, 14432021-11-01

Erdogan continues to embarrass himself by political antics that have resulted in his losing much domestic support. They have also undermined prospects of the ruling AKP.

News & Analysis

Turkey’s Political Compass: Realities and Expectations

Ahmet Mehmet

Jumada' al-Ula' 17, 14422021-01-01

Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogan’s policies continue to confound observers. What is his real agenda and whether there is still a possibility of Iran-Turkish alliance that would benefit the entire Muslim world?

News & Analysis

Turkey and Iran must Not Fall for Western-instigated Conflict

Ahmet Mehmet

Rabi' al-Thani 16, 14422020-12-01

Turkey and Iran are two of the leading Muslim countries in the world. Despite policy differences in certain areas, they need to work together and not allow their overzealous supporters to spoil these relations.

News & Analysis

Analyzing Turkish-Russian Partnership

Ahmet Mehmet

Rabi' al-Awwal 15, 14422020-11-01

Are Turkey and Russia allies or rivals? This is the question we look at in detail. It is a lot more nuanced than most observers are prepared to accept.

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