The Silent Epidemic: Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and the Looming Crisis in Aging Populations Nearly 25% of older adults experience some form of abuse – a figure projected to rise dramatically as global populations age and mental health resources remain critically strained. The recent tragic events in Çorum, Turkey, where an elderly couple was found … Read more
France’s Shifting Syria Policy: A Harbinger of European Strategic Realignment? A staggering 8.2 million Syrians are currently displaced, representing one of the largest refugee crises in modern history. This figure underscores the urgency of a sustainable political solution, and recent diplomatic maneuvers by France, involving President Macron and Kurdish leader Nechirvan Barzani, signal a potential, … Read more
The Erosion of Tribal Authority in Modern Turkey: A Looming Security Challenge Over 80% of reported honor killings globally occur within patriarchal societies, a statistic that underscores the volatile intersection of tradition, power, and violence. Recent allegations surrounding Ertoşi Aşireti leader İskender Ertuş – claims he assaulted his son Hadi İskender – have ignited a … Read more
The Istanbul Mayor Case: A Harbinger of Eroding Democratic Norms in Turkey and Beyond A staggering 87% of political prosecutions globally are considered politically motivated, according to a 2023 report by the International Commission of Jurists. The recent decision by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to prioritize the case of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem … Read more