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Türkiye aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2053, aligning with global climate goals. This article maps the policy journey, sector-specific transition levers, investment hurdles and geopolitical risks that will decide whether the pledge becomes reality.

Turkey stands at a critical crossroads in its energy future. With 75% of its energy needs imported at a cost of $40-45 billion annually, the nation's renewable energy transition has become an economic imperative, not merely an environmental aspiration. Despite making remarkable progress with renewables now representing 54% of installed electricity generation capacity Turkey faces the challenge of reducing its coal dependency while continuing to expand its rapidly growing sola

Trump’s blunt warnings about NATO burden‑sharing jolted Europe—even before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We track the quotes, the 2 % rule, and what a second Trump term could mean for the alliance.

Turkey presents a unique case study in religion-politics relations. Though officially secular since 1923, the nation continues to negotiate between secular governance and Islamic identity. Regional differences reveal this tension: western coastal provinces strongly support secular parties while central/eastern regions demonstrate higher religiosity. Rather than simple secularization or Islamization, Turkey's story shows the complex balance between constitutional secularism an

Analysis of European Union Structure The European Union (EU) represents one of the most complex political and economic partnerships in...

Capital in Turkey isn’t just cash chasing returns, it moves through hometown ties, faith, and collective memory. Anatolian Tigers build firms on solidarity and “helal” legitimacy, while Marmara’s business elite lean on secular, global norms. From Polanyi’s embedded markets to North’s path-dependence, the essay shows how culture, trust, and social capital redirect investment, reshape profit, and redefine legitimacy in Turkey’s evolving economy.

California's economy has officially surpassed Japan's, making the Golden State the fourth largest economy in the world, according to...

Political polarization has become one of the defining features of modern democracies worldwide. From the United States to Turkey to...

Berlin’s decision to block the sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Türkiye, announced only weeks after the controversial arrest of...

In barely a dozen years the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has moved from a single‑issue euro‑sceptic start‑up to the second‑strongest...

This essay examines the theoretical background, practical application, and long-term viability of Universal Basic Income (UBI) through...

Understanding the underlying mechanisms behind market fluctuations and imbalances is central to macroeconomic analysis. In this piece, we...

Argentina has been a case study of economic volatility for decades, defaulting on debt, suffering runaway inflation and battling poverty...

Understanding Syncretic Politics Syncretic politics is the strategic combination of policies, values, and ideologies from opposite...

Hungary's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) represents a seismic change in its foreign policy towards international...

In a political landscape increasingly shaped by the influence of billionaires, Senator Bernie Sanders has launched a nationwide campaign...

What is Neoliberalism? The economic theory known as neoliberalism holds that "the state should meddle less, let markets run on their...

How BRICS is Changing the Global Economy The world’s economic landscape is shifting, and a big part of that change is driven by BRICS—an...

In a world where market volatility is the norm, few stocks have captured the imagination of investors quite like Newsmax, trading under...

Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor of Istanbul, is a prominent political figure in Turkey, known for his victory in the 2019 Istanbul mayoral...