The irregular migration debate is becoming a permanent fixture in Turkish politics. In addition to the fate of 3.7 million Syrians, the opposition now criticizes the government over the risk of an influx of Afghan refugees. As a transit and […]
The coronavirus pandemic marks the beginning of an extended period of recession. Communities around the world will have to learn to live with a crisis comparable only to the two world wars. We cannot even estimate when the disease itself […]
The Syria civil war has been a test for the international community since it began almost nine years ago. The world has failed to respond and stop the bloodshed as the worst humanitarian tragedy since World War II unfolded under […]
When the discussion started between Turkey and the U.S. regarding a “safe zone,” many considered it a possible turning point in relations. The mutual mistrust in Syria and an escalating divergence of opinions between the two countries throughout the Syrian […]
In history textbooks for the next generation, the Syrian civil war will probably be one of the most critical aspects to study. Aside from the length and complexity of the civil war, the humanitarian catastrophe it has created in the […]
Turkey was at the forefront of assisting refugees in 2018, supporting individuals near and far. This past year, the number of registered Syrian refugees living in Turkey surpassed 3.5 million people. This is on top of the nearly 400,000 non-Syrian […]
