The president's efforts to tame rampant inflation have only scratched the surface of its economic problems, which require deeper and more sustainable reform. So far, that appears unattainable.
In an interview with Al Majalla, the Istanbul-born author of 'The Circle' reveals how and where she writes, what has inspired her to capture tales of memory and minorities and what she is doing next
As NATO allies, US-Turkey relations should be good, but after Turkey asked to join South Africa's genocide case in the ICJ against Israel, scheduling is suddenly tight.
The award-winning Turkish novelist tells Al Majalla about the importance of literary expression and why he chose to write his next book in his mother tongue of Kurdish
The ruling party is not used to coming second at the ballots, so there were emotive words from the president as he sought to understand what went wrong. Meanwhile, the victorious CHP gets on with it.
Voters in Turkey's cities and provinces delivered their verdict on the current government by handing the opposition a seismic victory. The country's president now has four years to fix its problems.
Somalia is a shining example of how two countries can help each other out. It lacks institutions and needs support to build infrastructure in all fields, and Turkey is happy to help.
Political, intellectual and social trends have influenced the country's popular literary rhythms from its earliest and deepest roots. This is their story.
Secretary of State Blinken will host Foreign Minister Fidan on 7 March in Washington with the Gaza war at the top of the agenda, but the talks will resonate in Damascus
A win for President Erdoğan's AKP party could further marginalise the opposition he defeated in 2023's general election, making constitutional reform more likely
The former US envoy to Damascus tells Al Majalla how to find a path to a lasting settlement and a new place in the Middle East, from his unique perspective and first-hand experience in Assad-era talks
A US federal court has blocked Trump's tariffs and ruled that the president doesn't have unilateral authority to impose them, dealing a major blow to his economic policy
The US-based writer does not hold back in what he pens for American readers, nor is he censored. There is just one word that he is forbidden from using.
As global climate finance falters and US support disappears, the MENA region faces a widening funding gap. Now is the time to create a regional climate finance mechanism.