The Not-So-Young Turks…
Turkey had failed to become a member of the European Union (EU) even after moving its capital from Istanbul to Ankara way back in 1923. Perhaps, the European leaders rightly […]
A Glimpse From May 1968
The Emmanuel Macron Administration in Paris is in trouble, as thousands have taken to the streets in several French cities, including the National Capital, to stage protests against the proposed […]
Evolution & Atavism?
After Hagia Sophia, it is Chora or Kariye Museum… Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expressly sticking to his decision to converting former Greek Orthodox churches to Mosques, one after […]
Unconventional
“The choice is ours, the decision is ours, this night is ours, this path is also ours!” The Turkish women raised this slogan, as they took to the streets in […]
The Changing Face Of Democracy
The world-famous Hagia Sophia Museum in Istanbul, originally founded as a Cathedral, has recently been turned back into a Mosque. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed a decree in this […]
Euhemerism!
It is widely believed that King Midas had ruled over an area around modern-day Turkey in ancient times. According to Greek mythology, he could turn everything to gold with his […]
Pan-Islamism…
With the European Union (EU) distancing itself from Turkey, Ankara plans to strengthen its ties with Islamic Nations in West and South Asia. During his recent two-day visit to Islamabad, […]
What A Step!
It is beyond comprehension of the normal mind that a State would pass this sort of a law in the 21st Century! However, Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Turkey has developed an […]
The Issue: A Piece Of Clothing…
The Turkish women have now realised that one piece of clothing can easily turn into a political issue! Wearing hijabs or headscarves is a common custom for the women in […]
Boundless Ocean Of Politics 