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A New Era in the U.S. Military: Reform or Purge?

1 week 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.
Tax Evasion is a Crisis of Identity

3 weeks 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.
Why We Are Polarized?

4 weeks ago | politurco.com | Aydogan Vatandas

Ezra Klein’s Why We Are Polarized is one of the rare works that tries to explain why contemporary American politics is so deeply divided. Though Klein is best known as a journalist, in this book he skillfully blends personal experiences with academic and historical data to present a compelling analysis of the polarized political climate in the U.S. today. The central question of the book is this: Why has American society become so polarized?
Which Side Will the U.S. Take in a Turkey-Israel Conflict?

1 month ago | politurco.com | Aydogan Vatandas

Recent praise from U.S. President Donald Trump for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has exposed a growing rift between Washington and Israel over their respective policies on Syria and Turkey. That divide is bringing Israel’s long-standing security concerns in Syria back to the forefront.
Who Killed Sümeyra?

1 month ago | politurco.com | Ahmet Kurucan

Sümeyra has departed for her eternal home. She was a 15-year-old girl in Turkey. She was both a sister and a mother to her two siblings. She had epilepsy. But it wasn’t her illness that killed her — it was the tyranny of the Turkey’s AKP that roams freely in this country, the massive injustice, the lack of conscience, and the human tragedy that took her life. This is not an ordinary death. On the contrary, it’s murder.
Greenland: The Chessboard of the U.S. and China in the North

1 month ago | politurco.com | Aydogan Vatandas

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance’s recent statements have once again highlighted their growing interest in Greenland and its strategic importance. President Trump has stated that bringing Greenland under U.S. control is necessary for “international security,” while Vice President Vance has emphasized that the Trump administration will do “whatever it takes” to secure control over the region.
Turkey’s Political Crossroads: The İmamoğlu Crisis and the Path Ahead

1 month ago | politurco.com | Aydogan Vatandas

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu marks a pivotal moment that could reshape Turkey’s political landscape. This is not just a legal case against a popular opposition figure; it is deeply intertwined with Turkey’s economic crisis, regional tensions, and shifting global dynamics. While President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s move aims to suppress dissent, it also carries significant long-term risks for his own rule.
Elon Musk and Mars Colonization: A Safety Net for Humanity or an Escape for the Elites?

2 months ago | politurco.com | Aydogan Vatandas

Is Elon Musk’s dream of settling on Mars truly a hope for the future of humanity, or is it merely an escape plan for an elite group seeking refuge from potential disasters on Earth? Wernher von Braun, a fascinating scientist known for his work on rocket technology in Nazi Germany, later emigrated to the United States and laid the foundations for NASA’s rocket program. Beyond his scientific contributions, von Braun also authored a novel with a character named Elon.
Ukraine’s War: A Battlefield for American Interests?

2 months ago | politurco.com | Aydogan Vatandas

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has long been framed as a struggle for Ukrainian sovereignty and independence. However, recent events, particularly the tense Oval Office exchange where U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance openly criticized President Volodymyr Zelensky, suggest a more complex reality—one where Ukraine is not merely fighting for its survival but also advancing American geopolitical interests in weakening Russia’s global influence.
J.D. Vance, Hillbilly Elegy, and Anti-European Sentiment: Trauma, Identity, and Criticism of the Elite

2 months ago | politurco.com | Aydogan Vatandas

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, stated that freedom of speech in Europe is declining and that this poses an internal threat to the security of the West. Vance accused European leaders of censoring their citizens’ views, criticizing Germany’s “brandmauer” (firewall) policy against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.