Interviews
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Former French Prime Minister Dominique De Villepin: ‘Zionism was secular and political, it is messianic, biblical today”
In an insightful and thought-provoking interview on the complex and pressing issue of Gaza, Dominique De Villepin, the former Prime Minister of France renowned for his steadfast leadership during France's opposition to the Iraq war, offers a masterful perspective....
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Prof. Dr. Muhittin Akgül Discusses the Non-Political Nature of the Gulen Movement
Prof. Dr. Muhittin Akgül was a renowned and respected theologian, writer, speaker and academic in Turkey, well-received by the society by his thoughts, articles and ideas from a broad and inclusive perspective. I should mention I have read only...
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Unveiling Erdogan’s Rule: Journalist Bulent Kenes Examines Turkey’s Democracy and Leadership (2)
Welcome to the second part of our exclusive interview with Bulent Kenes, the prominent Turkish journalist who has been living in Stockholm in exile. In this segment, we delve deeper into the challenges facing Turkey's political landscape, human rights...
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‘Unveiling Erdogan’s Rule: Journalist Bulent Kenes Examines Turkey’s Democracy and Leadership’ (1)
What Defines Good Leadership? Is Faith Compatible with Democracy, or Do They Clash? The Quran states that a good leader should be forgiving and patient toward their followers when they make mistakes. The Prophet (PBUH) said the leader of...
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Dr. Sophia Pandya Discusses Islam, Muslim Contributions in America, Refugee Challenges, and the Hizmet Movement
Dr. Sophia Pandya is a renowned academic with her studies especially on issues related to women and Islam, and more broadly, contemporary movements within Islam. She is prominent with her involvement in interfaith and intercultural dialogue activities and functions...
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Legal Scholar Dr. Emre Turkut: ‘July 15 coup attempt transformed Turkey into a presidential autocracy’
Dr. Emre Turkut, as a legal scholar and expert in international human rights law and public international law, is putting tremendous effort to halt the deterioration of democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights in Turkey. Our...
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Investigative journalist Arslan asserts, “Erdogan has transformed the regime into an unaccountable and grim anti-democratic system.”
Adem Yavuz Arslan is a prominent Turkish journalist living in the United States and was the Washington D.C. correspondent of the Bugun Daily and Bugun TV between 2014 and February 2016 when the Ipek Media Group entities were raided...
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Economist Harun Odabaşı: AKP Government Has Completely Lost Control
Harun Odabaşı is a journalist who worked as an economics editor for media institutions such as Zaman Newspaper, Cihan News Agency (CHA), and Aksiyon Magazine, which were closed down in 2016 through state coercion and police despotism as part...
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“Dr. Alon Ben-Meir Analyzes the Global Refugee Crisis, Politics of the Middle East, and Turkey’s Dual Migration Challenges”
In this conversation, we have the privilege of gaining Dr. Ben-Meir's expert insights on the emerging refugee crisis and the intricate politics of the Middle East, with a special focus on Turkey. As the global refugee crisis continues to...
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Turkey’s HDP Deputy Gergerlioğlu: ‘Unless the opposition is brave, it cannot provide solutions to society’s problems.’
When Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu was unlawfully arrested in the recent past, I defined him as the "Mirror of Turkey's Conscience." I still think the same. He is such a prominent figure in human rights that you become impressed while...
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War Clouds Gather Globally as Turkey Navigates its Own Challenges in 2024
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