Hey America, Take Your Hand Off Iran!
This article critiques the double standards and power-centric morality in international politics, urging the US to cease its interventionist approach towards Iran.
From Simon Bolívar to Maduro: The Historical Continuity of the Culture of Intervention in Latin America
This article explores the historical continuity of intervention in Latin America, from Simon Bolívar's warnings against external influence to the recent US actions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, highlighting the enduring struggle for sovereignty against foreign powers.
Columbus Was Going to India; Now India Has Arrived
This article discusses the rising prominence of Indian-origin individuals in American business and politics, contrasting it with Columbus's historical journey to find India.
Dancing with Russian and Leningrad
This article explores the author's lifelong connection with the Russian language and culture, from childhood in Iğdır to a poignant encounter in post-Soviet Leningrad, alongside a tribute to Iğdır's first American daughter-in-law and a humorous anecdote.
From September 12th to Nepal: Forcibly Imposed Change
This essay contrasts the top-down military coup of September 12, 1980, in Turkey with bottom-up youth protests in Nepal, exploring how societies change and the destructive versus constructive paths of transformation.
The Silent Hero of Space: Laz Scientist Behçet Açıkmeşe
This article tells the story of Behçet Açıkmeşe, a Laz scientist from Turkey who developed critical algorithms for NASA's Mars missions, and reflects on his journey from a mountain village to a leading figure in space exploration.
Two Paths, One Goal: Missionaries and Dervishes
This essay explores the parallels and differences between Christian missionaries and colonizing dervishes in Turkish and Kurdish history, highlighting their shared goal of societal transformation despite their distinct methods and allegiances.
From Traditional Exploitation to Digital Exploitation
This article examines the historical background of traditional colonialism, analyzes how digital colonialism is a contemporary extension of this structure, and discusses how countries can develop resistance against it today.
Anschluss Syndrome
This article examines the historical and contemporary manifestations of "Anschluss syndrome," exploring how expansionist policies, whether nationalistic or sectarian, have historically led to conflict and continue to destabilize regions like the Middle East, particularly impacting Kurdish
Can Abdullah Öcalan Become the Contemporary Idris-i Bitlisi?
This article explores two potential paths for Abdullah Öcalan's anticipated statement: a narrow call for disarmament or a broad initiative to integrate all Middle Eastern Kurds into Turkey's vision, drawing parallels with Idris-i Bitlisi.
Nation-State Struggles in the Shadow of Religions and Sects from the Caucasus to the Persian Gulf
This essay explores how nation-state and national identity struggles in the region from the Caucasus to the Persian Gulf were shaped by ethnic, religious, and sectarian divisions in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Arafat-Habash and Apo-Bayık Split
This essay draws parallels between the splits in the PLO and the PKK, predicting a similar division in the latter if Abdullah Öcalan pursues peace.