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Erdogan’s Populism: A Contradictory Case
Erdogan’s Populism: A Contradictory Case

Erdogan doesn't fit the perception of populists. Why?  By Iuri M.Piovezan. (12/20/2023)

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Türkiye 2023: “The Century of Türkiye” is in the making
Türkiye 2023: “The Century of Türkiye” is in the making

Reflecting on the recent election in Türkiye and its lasting implications. By Lorenzo Somigli. (06/01/2023)

 

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Greece-Turkey Geopolitical Competition in the Aegean Islands
Greece-Turkey Geopolitical Competition in the Aegean Islands

Author reflects on tensions between Greece and Turkey, especially in light of elections.  By Hashim Kamal. (05/15/2023)

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An avoidable fallout: A case study of the UN’s failure in Bosnia and Herzegovina
An avoidable fallout: A case study of the UN’s failure in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina was being ingulfed in nationalist and ethnic strife, the UN failed to uphold its primary duty. By Saman Ayesha Kidwai. (09/28/2019)

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Why a Divided Syria is in Turkey’s Interest
Why a Divided Syria is in Turkey’s Interest

The PKK in Turkey, its history and future. By Tuna Tangör . (03/04/2019)

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The Turkey Issue
The Turkey Issue

An examination of Turkey, after the elections.  By Professor Giancarlo Elia Valori. (11/12/2015)

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Outsourcing Jihadists and Putin’s Foreign Policy
Outsourcing Jihadists and Putin’s Foreign Policy

Essay analyzes Russian terrorism policy in the Middle East and Caucasus. By Prof. Dmitry V. Shlapentokh. (07/01/2015)

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The Political Character of social media: How do Greek Internet Users Perceive and use Social Network
The Political Character of social media: How do Greek Internet Users Perceive and use Social Network

Study investigates the political potential of social networks as popular platforms of mediated communication in Greece. By Dimitra Karantzeni. (10/02/2014)

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What is Italy Saying?
The outcome of the Italian elections should send a clear message to Europe’s leaders: the austerity policies that they have pursued are being rejected by voters, writes Joseph E. Stiglitz (4/11/2013, ... Read More...


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Macedonia: Naming the Future
The dispute between Greece and Macedonia stands on the way of Macedonia's EU and NATO membership. By Anes Alic (ISN, 10/19/2009) Read More...


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The Cyprus Question and the Future of Turkey-EU Relations
An analysis of Cyprus question between Turkish and Greek Cypriots, and its effects on Turkish relations with the European Union. By Mustafa Kutlay (USAK Blog 09/21/2009) Read More...


IA Forum Special Report: The Balkans
IA Forum Special Report: The Balkans
IA-Forum presents commentary and analysis from fifteen experts on the key issues for the Balkans. (IA-Forum, 09/20/2009) Read More...


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The Use and Abuse of U.S. Constitutional Law as a Model for Others
Presser examines the relationship between American and International Law and uses the conflict in the Balkans as a backdrop to which he argues that the idea of ‘the living constitution’ (or a realist ... Read More...


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Individual Liberty, Free Markets, and Peace: Reflections on Turkey's Economy
Hanke explains how recent economic and financial improvements aren't enough in Turkey. In order for Turkey to reach its full potential as a modern and competitive state, a new set of liberal economic... Read More...


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U.S. Policy in the Balkans
The United States no longer can afford—militarily, economically, or diplomatically—to make frivolous interests such as those in the Balkans a major feature of its foreign policy, argues Doug Bandow. ... Read More...


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Microinsurance Innovation Facility calls for new proposals
In the field of Microfinance, the new product, Microinsurance attract the attention from development practitioner. ILO supports this movement to protect the working poor. (ILO, 02/17/2009) Read More...


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Microfinance and the real economy: impacts and outcomes of the global economic crisis
The current economic and social crisis provides an opportunity to re-think values and business models in finance. ILO Online spoke with Bernd Balkenhol, chief of the ILO’s Social Finance Programme. (I... Read More...


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Number Of Unemployed Women To Soar
Number of unemployed women to soar amid Economic Crisis, warns UN agency. (Scoop, 03/07/2009) Read More...


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Turkey's Role as Mediator
Turkey has improved relations with many adversaries but cannot succeed as a mediator because its foreign problems distract the country from focusing on mediation efforts. (Diplomatic Courier, 03/08/20... Read More...


IA-Forum Interview: Prof. David Chandler
IA-Forum Interview: Prof. David Chandler
IA-Forum speaks with Prof. David Chandler about Western interventions in the name of promoting democracy. By Katharine Slocombe (IA-Forum, 03/17/2008) Read More...


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A Deadly Stumbling Block Named PKK
The authors argue that European indifference and inaction in eliminating and fighting the PKK presence in Europe has served to push Turkish public opinion to oppose entry into the EU and seek closer r... Read More...


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International Affairs Forum Interview: Milton Viorst
International Affairs speaks with Mr. Milton Viorst about his new book, Storm from the East: The Struggle Between the Arab World and the Christian West. (IA-Forum, 5/21/2006) Read More...


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Minority Rights Group International
Working to secure the rights of ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and indigenous peoples worldwide, and to promote cooperation and understanding between communities. Read More...


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Albania's Choice
Two top experts weigh in on the upcoming parliamentary poll in Albania, which they say is the most important vote in Europe this year. At stake is not only the immediate future of Albania, but the ove... Read More...


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The Orthodox Are Coming
The Orthodox are becoming increasingly important players in the EU. The article about the compatability of Orthodoxy with Western cultural values and democracy, capitalist economic development and gl... Read More...


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Eastern Enlargement and the future of the EU-25: A voice from Central Europe
The paper outlines four scenarios for the future of an ever-enlarging European Union. By Attila Agh (10/4/2004, European Policy Centre) Read More...


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CHANGES IN THE CIS: WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2005
Ukraine’s Orange Revolution, Georgia's Rose Revolution, the European Union’s decision to begin membership negotiations with Turkey... The importance of these events and their far-reaching effect on CI... Read More...


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Decentralization, or Euro-Discrimination?
Generally, minorities in the United States often take pride with the fact they are all equal under the law, regardless of their historical or ethnic background. This means that discrimination in the ... Read More...


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Kosovo and Macedonia
Great majority of the Macedonians considered the 2001 Ohrid Agreement an unjust act, the product of violence on the side of the ethnic Albanians supported by the “international community” against the ... Read More...


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Milosevic Finds Ways to Thwart War Crimes Court
Latest standoff pits ex-Yugoslav leader against his lawyers. (New York Times, 09/19/04) Read More...


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