Turkey and Iran have traditionally had a strained relationship. On the one hand, this can be clearly seen in their rivalry for predominance in the region, but on the other, it is shot through with the need for neighbourly cooperation. 

The number of asylum applications in Lesvos has tripled over the last three years. Finally, international refugee rights advocates also point to poor reception and housing conditions in Turkey and claim that these conditions might trigger voluntary returns.

Fikret Adaman, one of Turkey’s leading critical economists, sees bigger problems for Turkey’s economy than the current currency crisis. Interview with Fikret Adaman, Professor for Economics, Boğaziçi University

Nationalism has been the most influential trend in both current political discussions as well as the in emergence of more engrained political processes in Turkey. In all political strands from the far left to the far right, a ferment, or at least an influential force of nationalism exists in varying tones and different degrees. 

The integration processes of Syrian refugees in Turkey

An Overview of the Education Policies in Turkey under the AKP Rule

Mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

On August 8th 2019, the International Panel on Climate Change released its special report on climate change and land. Environmental expert Peg Putt provides an analysis of the report's findings.

More safety, less congestion: Artificial intelligence could revolutionize our mobility. But networking vehicles and infrastructure poses new challenges for IT security and data protection.