Turkey is sending a message that its armed forces are still a strong and capable fighting force, despite large-scale purges of officers of the highest ranks.
The deteriorating situation in Turkey since the failed coup raises many questions about the future of the country and its role in the region
Is there a minimal sense of responsibility in European policies towards the people of Turkey, or do we have to content ourselves with European realpolitik?
The recent arrests of HDP co-leaders and MPs is another dangerous episode in Turkey’s road towards absolute dictatorship.
Dedicated to Aydın Engin, or “uncle Aydın”, and all jailed writers and journalists in Turkey.
Ayla Akat, women’s rights activist, has for many years sought a political solution to the Turkish-Kurdish conflict while defending the rights of the Kurdish minority in Turkey. She has been arrested. Interview.
While writing this article, currently without access to the world, I can’t help but wonder how you will read it.
As a Kurdish child, I grew up in Kirkuk under the Baath regime thinking I was an existential mistake: but I liked being a mistake. I still like being a mistake.
By failing to condemn ongoing human rights violations in Turkey, the Council of Europe Secretary General betrays the regional human rights system he is supposed to promote. Originally published on 1 September 2016, updated September 6.
The Council of Europe made the following reply to the authors of 'Erdogan's unexpected ally '.
An interview with A.H. Banisadr, Iran’s former president, about the aftermath of the coup in Turkey.
We must keep in mind that as academics we are at our best, not when we agree to disagree, but exactly when we disagree to agree.
