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A “Watershed” Moment for Franco-German Relations
A magic dwells in each beginning", but can this sentiment be applied to the transition of government in Germany? The assumption of office by...
Outbound Investment Screening: Time to Establish an International Legal Framework
Recently, “outbound investment screening” is under scrutiny, as it is increasingly considered the weapon of choice amidst the smouldering trade war between the US...
The Art of Losing Isn’t Hard to Master: Debunking Assad’s Return to the Arab Leagu
After a long 12-year break, Syria has returned to the Arab League. The talk of normalisation with the Assad regime has been buzzing around,...
Road to Runoff: Western Media Failed to Grasp the Turkish Political Culture
One week has passed since the momentous Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14th. Since neither President Erdoğan nor Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu secured the...
In The World of Xi, There Is No Room for the Unfettered American Supremacy
As the dust settles on the 21st century, it has become more evident that global politics has a new player on the field, and...
The Resilient Heart of Türkiye: the Power of Civil Society
A week after the devastating earthquake struck Kahramanmaraş resulting in the loss and destruction of 10 other cities, I volunteered with some friends to...
Malcolm X: The Legacy of a Civil Rights Leader
Malcolm X was a legendary civil rights activist and leader who fought for the rights of the African American community in the mid-twentieth century....
A Gaffe or insidious Propaganda? Reuters and its Job Ad in Türkiye
Media bias refers to the tendency of news outlets to present information in a way that is partial to one particular perspective or group. This bias can take...
After COP27: The Way Ahead for Climate Justice
COP27, held in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, concluded with a joint decision to establish loss and damage compensation for the countries particularly vulnerable to...