May 8, 2014
GYV: Hard-won democratic gains sacrificed for short-term interests (2)
GYV: Hard-won democratic gains sacrificed for short-term interests
Journalists and Writers Foundation
The regression in democratic values, human rights and freedoms in the country in recent years has become worrying for many and has triggered harsh criticisms both inside and outside the country.
The regression in democratic values, human rights and freedoms in the country in recent years has become worrying for many and has triggered harsh criticisms both inside and outside the country.
Rumi Forum chooses solutions to problems for essay contest
The Rumi Forum, an international organization established by Turks living in Washington, D.C., to foster intercultural dialogue, has chosen the Hizmet movement and solutions to today's problems as the topic for this year's essay contest.
Ankara's soft-power dilemma
Kerim Balcı
An overarching principle of Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu's foreign policy paradigm has been prioritizing soft power and rhythmic diplomacy over hard power. During the first two terms of Justice and Development Party (AKP) rule, Ankara regarded its role in the region as a peacemaker. The primary goal of Turkish foreign policy at the time was to have “zero problems with neighbors." This sounded utopian at that stage, given the fact that several of Turkey's neighbors had enmities among themselves and were forcing Turkey to support their positions.
An overarching principle of Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu's foreign policy paradigm has been prioritizing soft power and rhythmic diplomacy over hard power. During the first two terms of Justice and Development Party (AKP) rule, Ankara regarded its role in the region as a peacemaker. The primary goal of Turkish foreign policy at the time was to have “zero problems with neighbors." This sounded utopian at that stage, given the fact that several of Turkey's neighbors had enmities among themselves and were forcing Turkey to support their positions.
Turkish charity Kimse Yok Mu delivers aid to Afghani flood victims
Turkish Charity organization Kimse Yok Mu and Turkish Schools in Afghanistan delivered next party of aid consisting of food and other basic requirements for the Afghani families who lost their homes in Friday's landslide in northeastern Badakshan province.
AKP creating a new regime
Emre Uslu
The government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been reshuffling and reassigning many public officers.
The government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been reshuffling and reassigning many public officers.
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