Student Protests in Turkey: A Communist Critique
Submitted by Internationalis... on Mar 1 2021 12:49
There is an urgent need to break out of the reformist, legalistic, and parliamentarian strait-jacket that these protests confine themselves to.
Turkey's Imperialist Aggression Threatens to Set More than the Mediterranean Alight
Submitted by Internationalis... on Nov 13 2020 12:41
As well as exacerbating the decline in living conditions of the international working class the deepening world economic crisis is sharpening imperialist competition.
The Turkish Invasion of Syria
Submitted by Internationalis... on Oct 15 2019 12:41
It was obvious from the beginning of the war against Bashar el Assad (2011) that Turkey intended to invade north-east Syria alongside its border (an area of some 30 kilometres deep and 420 long). Turkey only participated in the war against Isis/Daesh after a long delay, and never with much conviction.
Recent developments in Turkey's transition to fascism
Submitted by mikail firtinaci on May 13 2017 06:25
Report from Turkey on recent developments in the country as leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan strengthens his grip on power.
Turkey-Netherlands riot: both prime ministers gain, the workers lose
Submitted by Fredo Corvo on Mar 15 2017 11:47
Analysis and critique of both sides in the diplomatic spat between Turkey and the Netherlands which has led to riots and name-calling between the two governments.
Authoritarian Neoliberalism: the Specter of Pinochet
Submitted by Victory Of The ... on Feb 15 2017 09:50
This essay explores the rise of populist demagogues and the economics of their regimes. Rather than marking a clear break with neoliberalism or a direct tie to early twentieth century fascism, these figures historically connect to the regime of Augusto Pinochet and illustrate a growing trend of authoritarian-neoliberalism.
Bombings by suicide terrorists in Ankara and Istanbul
Submitted by Fredo Corvo on Mar 20 2016 20:17
Ozcan Can, a student who was killed in the latest attack, was a friend of another victim of a suicide attack. Ozcan Cans good friend Ali Deniz was killed in Ankara organized in an attack on October 15, 2015 by IS, while he was waiting to join a peace march in protest against state violence in Northern Kurdistan. Below is their last picture together, months before they were killed separately, one by the IS, the other by the PKK. *)
