Integration for whom? Published: 1 October 2019 The integration processes of Syrian refugees in Turkey Doğuş Şimşek
Constructing a "New Turkey" through Education Published: 1 October 2019 An Overview of the Education Policies in Turkey under the AKP Rule Funda Karapehlivan
The UN mandate for protection of LGBT persons extended: " The mandate holder is our megaphone" Published: 14 August 2019 Article Mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Caroline Ausserer
The IPCC Special Report on Land: We have to act now Published: 9 August 2019 Analysis 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. Peg Putt
Smart cars, transparent citizens? Published: 26 July 2019 More safety, less congestion: Artificial intelligence could revolutionize our mobility. But networking vehicles and infrastructure poses new challenges for IT security and data protection. Sabine Muscat, Zora Siebert
Russia and Iran: Foreign policy as a balancing act Published: 12 July 2019 Comment Russia’s policy in the Middle East is geared strictly to the country’s interests: to fulfil its role as a major power, stabilise the region and minimise every risk as much as possible. This offers opportunities. Johannes Voswinkel
America’s Iran Policy: Between War-Weariness and Military Escalation Published: 10 July 2019 Comment Donald Trump is caught in a deadlock of his own making. He does not want to find himself responsible for a new war in the Middle East right in the middle of an election campaign. At the same time, he wants to look like a tough guy who never backtracks. This is what is making the situation so unpredictable. Bastian Hermisson
The EU’s role in the conflict between Iran and the USA: de-escalation! Published: 10 July 2019 Comment The High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs has appealed to the US and Iran to avoid escalation in the Persian Gulf region. The EU must continue to do everything within its power to save the nuclear deal. Eva van de Rakt, Anna Schwarz
Brothers in Spirit? Trump, Netanyahu and the Conflict with Iran Published: 10 July 2019 Comment The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is supporting and encouraging Trump’s confrontational stance towards Iran. However, a military escalation would be extremely dangerous for Israel. Dr. Steffen Hagemann
Trump’s Trade War and Its Effects: Where Does Turkey Stand? Published: 23 May 2019 Analysis A closer look at the automotive industry would help us to understand the possible impacts of the global trade wars on Turkey. Evren Dincer