Nagorno-Karabakh War
Motivated by its goal to maintain regional stability, Türkiye openly sided with Baku against the Armenian occupation of Karabakh without antagonizing one side or another. Yet Türkiye and Armenia relation has reapproached and normalized after decades.
Revisiting Africa Politics
Unlike colonization memory of Africa, Türkiye has embraced a win-win strategy that will benefit both itself and African countries and led to new type of relationship in African politics.
Russia-Ukraine War
Since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out, regional and international security has been at risk regarding energy and food crisis. Yet Türkiye’s successful diplomacy raises hopes for achieving peace and stability.
Islamophobia
The rise of Islamophobia is a massive problem that puts Muslim people in danger, particularly in the West in where Türkiye’s efforts to fight Islamophobia and xenophobia are key to world peace and stability.
Refugee Crisis
Amid a global refugee crisis, Türkiye has long been a supportive figure for those who fled the war in their countries, hosting millions, maintaining diplomatic stability and sustainable humanitarian policy in the world.
New Multilateralism
Türkiye proposes new multilateralism particularly for UN system to be more inclusive to different countries and abolishing the arbitrary veto power of UN Security Council member states: “The world is bigger than five”
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Türkiye’s diplomatic engagement in the Israel-Palestine dispute has massive potential to lead a sustainable solution without turning a blind eye to the rights of the Palestinian people.
The Eastern Mediterranean Dispute
Upon the discovery of large energy resources in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, Türkiye stresses that energy can be a uniting factor to promote peace and stability through respecting mutual interests.
Friday, 15 July 2016
Friday, 15 July 2016. It was an ordinary summer evening in Türkiye. Millions of people were returning home after a busy week. Others were taking walks by the Bosphorus, spending time with their friends and families or watching TV at home.
July 15 Warriors for Democracy: Selahaddin
Faith was just as a powerful weapon in our fight against the biggest threat to people’s will and peace: the attempted coup of July 15, when one could hear selah echoing through the dark night. Imam Selahaddin recalls that night and how he supported his dearest country by praying.
July 15 Warriors for Democracy: Erdal
Erdal was born, raised, fought, and triumphed in Fatih. On July 15, when Fatih turned into a battlefield, he joined the death-defying citizens who stood up for democracy against FETÖ's cruel acts. Erdal says the coup attempt did nothing but fuel patriotic feelings in our hearts.
July 15 Warriors for Democracy: İhami
İlhami was going to cross the then-called Bosphorus Bridge when he saw the military takeover. Armed with nothing but their courage, he and other compatriots linked arms and walked toward soldiers fearlessly for their country. He is now a proud veteran with a 40% disability.
