Opinions - Turkey

Tunus’ta Düşen Son Kale ve Türkiye’nin Sessizliği

Tunus’ta Düşen Son Kale ve Türkiye’nin Sessizliği

by Enes Esen, published on 10 February 2022
2011 yılında Tunus Cumhurbaşkanı Bin Ali’yi gösteriler sonrası devrildiğinde bölgede bir umut dalgası oluşmuş ve esen rüzgar kısa sürede Mısır, Suriye, Libya ve Yemen başta olmak üzere bütün Arap ülkelerini etkilemişti. Arap Baharının yaşandığı diğer ülkelerde olduğu gibi, Tunus’ta da rüzgar son zamanlarda tersten esiyor.
Where Does Turkey Fit in 2021 Africa Cup of Nations?

Where Does Turkey Fit in 2021 Africa Cup of Nations?

by Enes Esen, published on 3 February 2022
Hosting the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations was a source of pride and prestige for Cameroonians whose passion for football was evidently on display throughout the tournament over the past few weeks. However, their love for football did not come cheap. As part of the requirements for hosting a tournament, the African Football Confederation demanded hefty projects.
A Foreign Ministry without Ears, Tongues and Eyes

A Foreign Ministry without Ears, Tongues and Eyes

by Ömer Güler, published on 17 January 2022
The adventurist foreign policy of President Erdoğan has long been criticized by the pundits. No doubt that his reckless and unpredictable character has plunged Turkey deeper into many foreign policy crises. However, putting all the blame on Erdoğan for the epic failure in Turkish foreign policy is misleading. One must investigate the structural and long-lasting problems of the Turkish Foreign Ministry to better understand the reasons of this failure.
Türkiye’nin Afrika’yla Silah Ticareti: Alan Razı, Satan Razı

Türkiye’nin Afrika’yla Silah Ticareti: Alan Razı, Satan Razı

by Mustafa Enes Esen, published on October 26, 2021
Erdoğan’ın geçtiğimiz hafta Angola, Togo ve Nijerya'yı kapsayan Afrika ziyaretinde en önemli gündemlerinden birisini başta SİHA olmak üzere, Afrika’ya silah satılması teşkil etti. Türkiye’nin Afrika’ya silah ihraç ederek kıtadaki askeri faaliyetlerini artırma, ekonomik kazanç elde etme ve Türk SİHA’ların yurtdışında satışıyla ülke prestijinin artması gibi beklentileri bulunuyor.
The EU-Turkey Statement and the Evaluation of the Refugee “Deal”

The EU-Turkey Statement and the Evaluation of the Refugee “Deal”

by Muhammed Sevim, published on September 9, 2021
Along with the “Arab Spring” that broke out at the end of 2010 and the escalation of the civil war in Syria after 2011, the countries in the region, notably Turkey, and Europe faced an unprecedented influx of migration, resulting in a refugee crisis in the EU in 2015.
The Rapprochement Between Turkey and Egypt: The Reasons and Possible Outcomes

The Rapprochement Between Turkey and Egypt: The Reasons and Possible Outcomes

by Mustafa Enes Esen, published on 25 April, 2021
The rapprochement efforts between Turkey and Egypt are not just important for these two countries. They have also imminent consequences for Libya and the Brotherhood. An agreement between Turkey and Egypt would boost the chances of the viability of Libya’s unity government.

Reports - Turkey

Succession: The Question of Power Transition in Erdogan’s Turkey

Succession: The Question of Power Transition in Erdogan’s Turkey

by Haşim Tekineş, published on 6 December 2023
His electoral victory in May 2023 gave President Erdoğan five more years to further consolidate his power, eviscerate institutions, fill the bureaucracy with yes-men and expand his corruption network. This, of course, raises questions about the Turkish political system’s chances of recovery, the prospects for democratization after Erdogan and the regime’s tolerance for his demise.
PERSECUTORY CONFISCATION AMOUNTING TO CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY: CASE OF THE GÜLEN GROUP

PERSECUTORY CONFISCATION AMOUNTING TO CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY: CASE OF THE GÜLEN GROUP

by Yasir Gökçe, Hakan Kaplankaya, Harun Reşit Halisoğlu and Mehmet Bozkaya, published on 6 November 2023
This report aims to reveal and analyze the criminal acts and/or omissions of the Turkish authorities against individuals alleged to be affiliated with, connected to, or members of the Gülen Group in the context of violations of the right to property as crimes against humanity.
EURASIANISTS IN TURKEY AND THEIR MEDIA ON THE WAR IN UKRAINE

EURASIANISTS IN TURKEY AND THEIR MEDIA ON THE WAR IN UKRAINE

by Enes Esen, Servet Akman, Ahmet Kalafat and Bahadır Gülle, published on 27 February 2023
Most of the Russian propaganda in Turkey is not overtly conducted by Russian state-affiliated media outlets. Eurasianists in Turkey carry out the Kremlin’s bidding to influence Turkish public opinion in favor of Russian war efforts. They blame the West, specifically NATO and the US, for instigating the war in Ukraine and causing regional instability. They also attack Turkey's political opposition for their milder views on NATO and the US and recommend that the Turkish government prioritize its relations with Russia.
MUHALEFET PARTİLERİNİN KHK SORUNUNA YAKLAŞIMI: ADİL ÇÖZÜM İÇİN YOL HARİTASI

MUHALEFET PARTİLERİNİN KHK SORUNUNA YAKLAŞIMI: ADİL ÇÖZÜM İÇİN YOL HARİTASI

by instituDE, published on 20 June 2022
Türkiye’nin KHK sorununa muhalefet partilerinin yaklaşımlarının ne düzeyde yeterli olduğu sorgulamasından yola çıkarak hazırlanan bu rapor, muhalefet partileri başta olmak üzere bu sorunun üzerine gitme vaadinde bulunan her türlü oluşuma analitik ve hukuksal bir çerçeve sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu bağlamda rapor KHK mağdurlarını, maruz kaldıkları idari ve/ veya adli işlemleri gözönünde bulundurarak kategorize etmekte ve her bir kategoriyi kendi şartları çerçevesinde irdeleyerek çözüm önerileri sunmaktadır.
LES VIOLATIONS DES DROITS DE L’HOMME EN TURQUIE ATTEIGNENT LE NIVEAU DES CRIMES CONTRE L’HUMANITÉ

LES VIOLATIONS DES DROITS DE L’HOMME EN TURQUIE ATTEIGNENT LE NIVEAU DES CRIMES CONTRE L’HUMANITÉ

by instituDE, published on 13 August 2021
Ce rapport vise à susciter et à analyser les actes et/ou omissions scandaleux des autorités turques à l’encontre de personnes – qui, selon elles, sont affiliées au Groupe Gülen, y sont liées ou sont membres de celui-ci – relevant du crime contre l’humanité.  
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN TURKEY RISING TO THE LEVEL OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY CASE OF GÜLEN GROUP

HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN TURKEY RISING TO THE LEVEL OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY CASE OF GÜLEN GROUP

by instituDE, published on the August 13, 2021
This report aims to elicit and analyze the outrageous acts and/or omissions of the Turkish authorities against individuals –whom they claim are affiliated with, connected to, or members of the Gülen Group– within the legal purview of crime against humanity.

Videos - Turkey

AİHM'den Yunanistan Puschbacklerine İhlal Kararı | Yasak Başvurusu Büyük Dairede

January 8, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş and Hakan Kaplankaya, published on 8 January 2025
Bu yayınımızda insan hakları uzmanı Hakan Kaplankaya ve instituDE analisti Haşim Tekineş AİHM'in Yunanistan'ın Türkiye'ye geri ittiği sığınmacılar hakkında verdiği yeni ihlal kararını, Yasak başvurusunun Büyük Daire'ye sevkedilmesini ele aldılar.

PERSECUTORY CONFISCATION AMOUNTING TO CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY IN TURKEY

December 24, 2023
by Yasir Gökçe, published on 24 December 2023
instituDE Director Dr. Yasir Gokce eloborated on the widespread and systematic nature of property rights violations in Turkey as a part of CrimesAgainstHumanity targeting Gülen Movement, with reference to the recent instituDE report thereon.