Syria: a never-ending refugees’ crisis
Greek – Turkish border: the death of Europe After the outbreak of the Syrian war in 2015 and the consequent refugees’ crisis it seems to be now at a standstill.…
NATO’s approach to develop security in Iraq as part of the challenge against international terrorism
The end of the Cold War marked the beginning of an adaptation path for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). After the crisis in Syria and the birth of the…
The relationship between NATO and EU – The interview with Madam Teri Schultz, freelance reporter.
Ms. Teri Schultz thank you for your time and for agreeing to talk with us about the relationship between NATO and European Union. It is a big pleasure for us…
New (old) challenges concerning the EU-Turkish relations
Nowadays we are assisting to a change of power in some crucial Turkish cities as it has never happened before, since Erdoğan, leader of the AKP, reached the power in…
#FactOfTheDay 18/01/2019 – Terrorism: Dutch journalist deported from Turkey
Turkey deported a Dutch journalist, Ans Boersma, because she was accused from prosecutors in the Netherlands of being involved in a terrorism investigation. A Dutch prosecutor’s office spokeswoman said the…
#FactOfTheDay 19/10/2018 – Saudi Crown prince’s involvement in the death of Jamal Khashoggi and the international response
Although it is still unclear whether Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the interrogation and the killing of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, more and more evidence lead to believe…
#FactOfTheDay 25/06/2018 – Recep Tayyip Erdogan reelected, the irrevocable Caliph at the Gates of Europe
Today, the Turkish Head of state, Recep Tayyip Erdogan was reelected by an absolute majority of the votes cast in the first round with a score of 52.5%.
#FactOfTheDay 10/04/2018 – US warship in Syrian waters
Today, according to the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet, US Navy destroyer Donald Cook left the Cypriot port of Larnaca, where it was moored, to approach the Syrian territorial waters. The same…
The Turkish operation in Afrin and the possible impact on relations with the European Union (Part II)
On 20th January 2018, Turkey began its military operation called "Olive branch" in Afrin, a city in the north-western part of Syria dominated by the People’s Protection Units (YPG), the…
The Turkish operation in Afrin and the possible impact on relations with the European Union (Part I)
On 20th January 2018, Turkey began its military operation called "Olive branch" in Afrin, a city in the north-western part of Syria dominated by the People’s Protection Units (YPG), the…