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2. NATO's Lisbon Summit: New Strategic Doctrine and the Missile Defence
- Author:
- Yalım Eralp
- Publication Date:
- 12-2010
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Global Research in International Affairs Center, Interdisciplinary Center
- Abstract:
- The Lisbon Summit was important for two reasons. Firstly, the acceptance of a new strategic concept, the seventh since NATO was founded. The new concept comes after the Al Kaide attacks, the Afghan and Iraq wars and a greater threat of proliferation of nuclear weapons. In addition, relations with Russia were reset, making them of strategic importance. The second important aspect is the acceptance of a missile defence system whereby all populations, territory and forces will be protected.
- Topic:
- Security, NATO, Terrorism, and War
- Political Geography:
- Russia and Iraq
3. Individual Rights Versus Collective Rights
- Author:
- Yalım Eralp
- Publication Date:
- 08-2010
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Global Political Trends Center
- Abstract:
- To what extent can the rights granted to minorities or ethnic groups lead those groups to integrate into the society they live in? Or do such rights lead to secession? Academicians alone do not debate such questions; politicians, too, are currently debating how to ensure both the rights of minorities and territorial integrity.
- Topic:
- Conflict Resolution, Ethnic Conflict, and Human Rights
- Political Geography:
- Europe
4. The Bermuda Triangle: Turkey, Azerbaijan and Armenia
- Author:
- Yalım Eralp
- Publication Date:
- 05-2010
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Global Political Trends Center
- Abstract:
- The Protocols signed between Armenia and Turkey constitute a significant threshold in the relationship between the two countries. The process of ratification has been stalled, especially due to issues in Turkish domestic politics, and the Protocols have been shelved for now. However, it is important to not completely kill the process. It would thus be helpful in terms of a soft transition into the future if both parties implement those clauses in the Protocols that do not require ratification.
- Topic:
- Conflict Resolution, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Treaties and Agreements, and Bilateral Relations
- Political Geography:
- Central Asia, Turkey, and Armenia
5. Elections in Afghanistan
- Author:
- Yalım Eralp
- Publication Date:
- 06-2010
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Global Political Trends Center
- Abstract:
- Elections are being held in Afghanistan. The result will not change Afghan political landscape. As Obama said, the war was not one of choice but of necessity. Yet the Western project of building a unified Afghan nation and creating a modern state was a matter of choice. It has a very slim chance of succeeding. Today, it is better understood.
- Topic:
- Politics and Military Strategy
- Political Geography:
- Afghanistan and Taliban
6. Iran, the Bomb and Turkey
- Author:
- Yalım Eralp
- Publication Date:
- 10-2009
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Global Political Trends Center
- Abstract:
- The question of Iran “ going nuclear” is of global concern. Iran has up to now used devious methods to violate the Non-Proliferation Treaty and has indeed misled the world community. The Obama Administration is concerned about these developments as much as the previous Bush Administration was. However, President Obama's approach to nuclear weapons in general and talks with Iran have been different both in essence and form. Another matter of concern has been the attitude of Israel and the manner in which the US has tried to handle the Israeli dossier towards Iran. The October 1st negotiations with Iran have been considered constructive by the West. These negotiations will take time and probably prove to be difficult. Turkey's attitude towards a “nuclear” Iran seems to be ambivalent in recent times, whereby while Turkey does not want a nuclear Iran, it seems to be pointing a finger to nuclear Israel.
- Topic:
- Nuclear Weapons
- Political Geography:
- Iran, Turkey, and Israel
7. The Kurdish Question: The process and the grave mistakes by the Governments
- Author:
- Yalım Eralp
- Publication Date:
- 10-2009
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Global Political Trends Center
- Abstract:
- For many years successive governments in Turkey have ignored an even denied the existence of Kurds in Turkey. What would have been possible in the past by recognizing cultural rights has now been a problem whereby an operation seems to be needed. Two common and important mistakes of governments: one is to say Kurds are primary citizens of this country as if there are secondary citizens! The second is “end the terror and we will recognize some rights”. Basic rights cannot be negotiated. This second mistake has led Öcalan to announce his own road map paralel to the Governments. Negotiating with hostile entities is very difficult and needs public consensus. Turkey, unlike Britain and Spain does not have public consensus. The best way was and is to follow EU's democratisation road map.
- Topic:
- Government
- Political Geography:
- Europe, Turkey, and Kurdistan
8. The United Nations Security Council and Turkey
- Author:
- Yalım Eralp
- Publication Date:
- 01-2009
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Global Political Trends Center
- Abstract:
- Turkey became a non permanent member of the UN Security Council as of January 1, 2009. The Brief deals with the important functions of the Council and the election campaign which a candidate country to the Council may sometimes have to run. Five Security Council resolutions which have to various degrees changed the course of events are explained. More than that, the writer tries to portray the behind the scenes activities of the resolutions. Finally, by defining the atmosphere of the Council, the writer tries to give advice on what Turkey, as a non permanent member, should do and in particular the qualities which the Permanent Representative should possess.
- Topic:
- United Nations
- Political Geography:
- Turkey