Ideals at war
In the spy movie The Spy, an Israeli agent goes to 1960s Syria posing as a businessman and begins gathering intelligence. Although he is only a businessman on the …
Türkiye’s future as a part of the world
The Imitator Our people want change but do not want to change. They are forced to change as external conditions shift. All the economic, political, and cultural changes they …
Civic Nationalism in Türkiye
Civic nationalism or democratic nationalism is a type of nationalism that bases loyalty to the state. Unlike ethnic-based or cultural nationalism, it stems not from an ethnocentric view but from the benefits …
Will we be heirs and doormans or founders and builders?
Despite the psychoses of the doorman Napoleon and his surroundings, his continued megalomania endangers the future of children. Especially if this is a country, there is no possibility of …
Pines imitating date palm
They are not laurels, nor palms, and certainly not date palms. These people are pines—strange men who have not been able to shed Eastern culture, nor fully embrace Western …
How does the doorman conquer himself?
Helping the doorman who thinks he is Napoleon involves guiding him to conquer himself before he attempts to conquer the world. Self-discovery is one of the most challenging endeavors …
From willow to laurel
What Happened? The Ottoman Empire addressed original problems with original solutions. Its success is evident because it was built not through imitation but by creating and constructing anew. We …
Türkiye may be the next big thing in politics by being authentic
The evolution of political systems and governance, especially in the context of Türkiye and the Ottoman Empire, presents a fascinating contrast between authenticity and imitation. Historically, the Ottoman Empire …
A comparison of two immigrant states USA and Turkey
Historical context Türkiye and USA share the common feature of being established by migrants in late modernity. These two nationalities are the last to make a homeland. One might …
The identity crisis of Pakistan and Türkiye
Turkish Identity: Historical and Contemporary Definitions “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” — Aristotle, Greek philosopher The question “Who are the Turks?” has a complex history. By …