China: A Weird Beast
In the light of all the controversy over whether the Chinese economy was about to collapse or suffer such a ‘hard landing’ that it would spill over into causing a...
SOCIALISM vs. CAPITALISM: Past, Present and Future
Introduction Contemporary civilization and its progress under capitalism are measured largely, though not exclusively, by stock market indicators and the wealth index of corporations and millionaires that mainstream media celebrates....
A New Wave of Turkey’s Return to the Arc of Crisis
Turkey’s relationship with the Middle East and North Africa has been quite controversial since the very proclamation of the Republic due to the new elite’s reservations about establishing close contact...
President of CESRAN International to Receive Top Peace Award in Washington
The President of CESRAN International, Professor Alp Ozerdem is to be honoured with one of Nigeria’s foremost peace awards at a ceremony in Washington. Alpaslan Özerdem will receive the International Peace...
Robots and AI: Utopia or Dystopia? (II)
In my first post on Robots and AI, I dealt with the impact of these new technologies on future employment and productivity. I raised the contradiction that develops within the...
Robots and AI: Utopia or Dystopia? (I)
I did a recent post on Paul Mason’s new book, Postcapitalism, which argued that the internet, automation, robots and artificial intelligence were creating a new economy which could not be...
What the T-14 can tell NATO about a resurgent Russia
What the T-14 can tell NATO about a resurgent Russia The piece of advice Bismark accorded to the new German general staff after unification in 1871, “Russia is never as...
South Sudan’s Spiritual Father would Weep at the State of His Country
South Sudan has just marked ten years since the death of one of its most beloved figures, John Garang, who was killed in a mysterious helicopter explosion. A towering figure...
Messiah Politics or Grassroots Movements?
Synoptic Description of Messiah Politics In 2001 throughout the Western World, the Middle East and North Africa, grassroots movements challenged mainstream politics, in which category belongs 'Messiah politics' - I...
Interview with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emre Iseri on Energy Security
Considering Turkey's 2023 vision and energy policy objectives, what are the potential challenges that Turkey faces? Do you think that Turkey is pursuing a sustainable energy policy? As a country...
CESRAN Reflections on Turkey’s June 7 Parliamentary Elections by Prof. Alp Özerdem
From 2002 onwards, the AK party won a majority in every Turkish election. Erdoğan always won comfortably, whether in national elections, local votes, or the more recent presidential one. However,...
CESRAN Reflections on Turkey’s June 7 Parliamentary Elections by Dr. Hüsrev Tabak
From 2002 onwards, the AK party won a majority in every Turkish election. Erdoğan always won comfortably, whether in national elections, local votes, or the more recent presidential one. However,...
CESRAN Reflections on Turkey’s June 7 Parliamentary Elections by Dr. Ali Onur Özçelik
From 2002 onwards, the AK party won a majority in every Turkish election. Erdoğan always won comfortably, whether in national elections, local votes, or the more recent presidential one. However,...
CESRAN Reflections on Turkey’s June 7 Parliamentary Elections by Dr. Özgür Tüfekçi
From 2002 onwards, the AK party won a majority in every Turkish election. Erdoğan always won comfortably, whether in national elections, local votes, or the more recent presidential one. However,...
CESRAN Reflections on Turkey’s June 7 Parliamentary Elections by Dr. Rahman Dağ
From 2002 onwards, the AK party won a majority in every Turkish election. Erdoğan always won comfortably, whether in national elections, local votes, or the more recent presidential one. However,...