The torturous road to peace in Turkey has been blocked by return to bloodshed and misery. There could be no justification or excuse for the resumption of violence by the PKK. Each murder committed . . .
Archives for July 2015
Turkey has reached a dangerous juncture
The brutal attack in Suruc on Monday and the killing of two policemen in the town of Ceylanpinar on Wednesday, have brought the already deeply divided country to the edge of the precipice. Monday’s . . .
Nuclear deal may put Turkey-Iran relations under spotlight
The Vienna nuclear accord between Iran and the members of the P5+1 is a significant diplomatic breakthrough after more than a decade of tension. There are still plenty of unanswered questions . . .
Why agriculture deserves more attention in Turkey
We, journalists obsess over day to day politics while often ignoring the big picture. In case of Turkey, I am beginning to think that better reporting on areas of public interest beyond party . . .
What ails Turkey more- an arbitrary government or an inept opposition?
Turkey is facing multiple and complex dangers with an increasingly volatile security situation in its south-eastern border. Considering advances of both Kurdish forces and ISIS militants as . . .