Cultural

  • Paper: Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?

    Paper: Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?

    The peace process between the Turkish government and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) that after years of a stalemate showed signs of revival is now again running into deep questions and challenges. The announcement of the PKK dissolution by its imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan and then accepting suspension of armed struggle all promised a new chapter in the complex relations of Ankara and this terrorist group. But it seems that the heavy shadow of the past and the flawed logic of confrontation disallow smooth advance to peace.

  • Paper: Rebuilding or Geopolitical Engineering? A Look into Gaza Division in Red and Green Zones

    Paper: Rebuilding or Geopolitical Engineering? A Look into Gaza Division in Red and Green Zones

    While the world is talking about Gaza reconstruction, a recent report by Wall Street Journal has published details of a new American plan to divide Gaza Strip, practically separating the Hamas-controlled regions from areas according to the ceasefire deal the Israeli forces should withdraw from. According to the plan, the Hamas-controlled regions (outside the Yellow Line) will be marked by red color and the Israeli-controlled regions will be marked by green color.

  • Paper: Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?

    Paper: Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?

    Washington DC in the day of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit more than ever was a scene of a political show; red carpet rolled out in the White House, portraits of US presidents on the walls of the White House, and the style of the hosting that was more than usually official all gave a picture of political sychophancy. After years of tensions especially following the murder of the Washington Post author Jamal Khashoggi, this was the first official visit of the king-in-waiting to the US. That perhaps is why Washington chose to make the political event more splendid.

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