Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey aims neutrality in Russian war, tension rises due to Montreux Treaty Cem CetingucPosted on28 April, 2022 There’s a Turkish saying, “Did your ships sink in the Black Sea?” The expression is … Continue ReadingTurkey aims neutrality in Russian war, tension rises due to Montreux Treaty
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Who will prevail from Ukraine crisis? Cem CetingucPosted on26 April, 2022 The military conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to an unprecedented shake-up of the … Continue ReadingWho will prevail from Ukraine crisis?
Categories General HYPED What happened in the Biden – Erdogan phone call Atilla YeşiladaPosted on12 March, 2022 US President Biden who has for long given Turkish President Erdogan the second class treatment, … Continue ReadingWhat happened in the Biden – Erdogan phone call
Categories Atilla Yeşilada Business Economy HIGHLIGHTS Ukraine Crisis Could Cost Turkey $30 Billion Atilla YeşiladaPosted on10 March, 2022 Ukraine Crisis Could Cost Turkey $30 Billion Turkey’s leading economist, Mr. Mahfi Eğilmez … Continue ReadingUkraine Crisis Could Cost Turkey $30 Billion
Categories Business Economy HIGHLIGHTS Erdogan’s refusal to hike interest rates batters Turkey’s economy Atilla YeşiladaPosted on23 February, 2022 Turkey which is battling high inflation and falling currency value has another challenge now: widening … Continue ReadingErdogan’s refusal to hike interest rates batters Turkey’s economy
Categories General HYPED Brookings: CAN TURKEY HELP UKRAINE? Atilla YeşiladaPosted on19 February, 2022 Ideally, Turkey would want to continue selling arms to, deepen its defense cooperation with, and … Continue ReadingBrookings: CAN TURKEY HELP UKRAINE?
Categories Business HIGHLIGHTS Tech Video Commentary: Turkey’s Energy Shortage Reaches Critical Point Atilla YeşiladaPosted on17 February, 202217 February, 2022 Turkey’s Energy Shortage Reaches Critical Point Most Developing Nations, even some Developed ones are experiencing … Continue ReadingVideo Commentary: Turkey’s Energy Shortage Reaches Critical Point
Categories Finance HIGHLIGHTS Oil rally could depress TL to $20 vs dollar Atilla YeşiladaPosted on14 February, 2022 Since the beginning of January, dollar/TL exchange rate has been “stuck” at a very narrow … Continue ReadingOil rally could depress TL to $20 vs dollar
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS HYPED Politics Erdogan seeks payoff from Russia-US clash on Ukraine Cem CetingucPosted on2 February, 2022 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will try to leverage his strategic position in NATO and … Continue ReadingErdogan seeks payoff from Russia-US clash on Ukraine
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics The cold waters of Black Sea heating up fast Atilla YeşiladaPosted on10 April, 2021 AKP’s strategists claim in a multipolar world, a growing power like Turkey’s can’t bound to … Continue ReadingThe cold waters of Black Sea heating up fast