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3 weeks ago | politurco.com | Aydogan Vatandas

On the morning of June 1, the world witnessed an event that may go down in the annals of war history. Ukraine carried out a surprise drone attack on five separate military airbases deep inside Russia, destroying or severely damaging 41 military aircraft — including strategic bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced that the attack was “entirely Ukrainian” and executed after months of secret preparation.

4 weeks ago | politurco.com | Ahmet Kurucan

In a move that should alarm anyone who values freedom of thought and belief, the Turkish Parliament recently passed a law giving the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) the authority to inspect, prosecute, and even destroy translations of the Qur’an it deems problematic. The rationale? Some of these works allegedly “contradict the fundamental principles of Islam.”But here’s the critical question: who defines these “fundamental principles”?

1 month ago | politurco.com | Ahmet Kurucan

A historic moment in the Catholic world: the new pope is now American. Initial reactions are a mix of surprise and pride. But let’s pause for a moment and ask: Could this outcome signal a shift in the axis of Catholicism? As we know, Catholicism has long been perceived as a Europe-centered religion. From the cobblestone streets of Rome to the high walls of the Vatican, everything spoke of Western Europe. So, what has changed that now eyes are turning toward America?

1 month ago | politurco.com | Aydogan Vatandas

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s announcement that 20% of the nation’s four-star generals will be removed from duty is being presented as a move to reduce bureaucracy. However, some view this as a signal of a deeper and more troubling strategic transformation—one that could even threaten the balance between civilian and military authority in American democracy.

2 months ago | politurco.com | Ahmet Kurucan

AHMET KURUÇAN | COMMENTARYIn a YouTube program I did nearly two years ago, I discussed “the five identities and legitimacy,” highlighting the different yet complementary identities that make up a person—and how these identities sometimes clash. Human identity, ethnic identity, religious identity, social/societal identity, and self-serving, ego-centric identity…Sometimes these identities align. Sometimes, they are at odds. Take theft, for example.