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What Is Turkey’s Opposition to NATO Enlargement Really About?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s decision to block Sweden and Finland’s NATO accession during a war in Europe has sparked global debate. His demands—focused largely on the Kurdish issue—reveal deep insights into Ankara’s security priorities, domestic politics, and foreign policy calculations. Turkey’s Objections: Security Concerns or Political Theater? Ankara’s objections to Sweden’s NATO membership shocked […]

Erdogan Declares War on Kurdish Mayors, Again

Central Government Removes Elected Mayors On November 4, Turkish authorities dismissed the elected Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party co-mayors of Mardin, Batman, and Halfeti. In their place, the government appointed “trustees” loyal to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). So far, four DEM-run municipalities—won during this year’s local elections—have been taken over in […]

Saladin Institute is an British _ Kurdish Institute (BKI) that focus on research and educational organization based in London.

The BKI’s mission is to increase public awareness of Kurdish issues, protect human, cultural, and political rights throughout Kurdistan, support and develop Kurdistan’s civil society, improve and increase access to Kurdish cultural and educational resources, and advocate for effective solutions to Kurd-related issues. The Saladin Institute works in a variety of ways to achieve its mission. It conducts research on Kurdish issues, publishes reports and articles, organizes conferences and events, and provides educational resources on Kurdish culture and history. The BKI  also advocates for Kurdish rights at the UK. government and international levels.