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Selçuk Türkyılmaz

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Intellectual Boundaries Shattered by a Popular Revolution

17 December 2024, Tuesday

Some view Türkiye’s relationships with countries in North and East Africa, such as Somalia, Ethiopia, Libya, and Sudan, as a reflection of an expansionist mindset. In fact, the “colonialist” label once attributed to the Ottoman era is now being applied to Türkiye because of its relationships with neighboring countries. These assumptions have distanced defensive approaches from reality. However, when the region transformed into a playground for different power centers, we saw firsthand that we were

The Unending Struggle from Emir Abdelkader to Yahya Sinwar

20 October 2024, Sunday

After the news of Yahya Sinwar's martyrdom spread, the U.S. president, presidential candidates, and secretary of state made back-to-back statements expressing their joy. However, Yahya Sinwar was one of the legitimately elected leaders of a political party, according to the very system they established. Hamas participated in elections in Gaza and won at the ballot box. Neither the U.S., the U.K., nor Israel accepted Hamas' victory. This was a significant indicator. It was clear they harbored deep

The Struggle Against Imperialism and Türkiye's Current Identity

15 September 2024, Sunday

In the early days of the Ukraine War, it was widely noted that the UK and the US would do everything in their power to sustain the conflict after having instigated a major war in Eastern Europe. It was evident that these two countries, after dragging Ukraine into war, would cause irreversible destruction in the region. Türkiye took significant steps to end the war, garnering global attention. However, the UK, in particular, put immense pressure on Ukraine to nullify any progress made at the peace

The rising 'reactionary threat' in the West

18 August 2024, Sunday

For over a decade, Türkiye has been presenting a new perspective to the world, particularly regarding the Palestinian issue, in opposition to the unholy alliances surrounding the Anglo-Saxons. This open stance from Türkiye is closely followed abroad. In recent years, as elections approach in Türkiye, the views of the alliance countries on Türkiye have been prominently reflected on magazine covers in Europe and the U.S. They have taken a clear stance against President Erdoğan and have intervened

… Which one is more advanced?

29 July 2024, Monday

In his book "Palestine: The Land of Divine Messages," Roger Garaudy quotes from Lloyd George's 1936 speech to the Palestine Royal Commission. Lloyd George’s words shed light on the origins of World War I and the creation of Zionist Israel. As a former British Prime Minister, his statements are particularly significant and reveal much about the positions of today’s political leaders in the USA, UK, Germany, and France. Lloyd George stated: "Zionist leaders clearly promised us that if the Allies facilitated

English-style far-right and the Labour Party in power

07 July 2024, Sunday

In the UK, the rise of the Labour Party and the strengthening of "far-right" parties in Continental Europe are parallel developments. The political stance of the Labour Party in the UK aligns in many respects with the views of nationalist parties in Europe. For instance, in the Netherlands, Geert Wilders staunchly supports Zionist ideology, a position echoed by Keir Starmer who has repeatedly expressed unconditional support for Israel. Since assuming leadership of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer

Israel is like a boomerang in motion

24 June 2024, Monday

Many are familiar with the photo showing Geert Wilders, a representative of nationalist thought in the Netherlands, shaking hands with Israeli President Herzog. Before October 7, this photo might have surprised many. According to the perception shaped in the second half of the 20th century, nationalist movements in Europe had issues with Jews, which necessitated the establishment of Israel. The actions of Germans and other European nationalists towards Jews led to victimization, and a global design

Those expecting the world to return to its pre-October 7 state are mistaken

21 June 2024, Friday

During World War II, Stalingrad was one of the most fiercely contested battlegrounds between the Germans and the Russians. The city endured a siege for approximately five months. Historical sources detail the significance of Stalingrad for both the German and Russian forces. Strategically located on the banks of the Volga River, it was crucial for access to Azerbaijani oil. Originally known as Volgograd, Stalingrad was initially subjected to a full-force German offensive aimed at forcing its surrender.

From 'European Miracle' to 'Provincialization of Europe'...

16 June 2024, Sunday

Books like "The Invention of Europe," "Thinking Europe," "The European Miracle," and "The Formation of the West" are built on the idea of European exceptionalism. We have to acknowledge that they have been incredibly successful. These and similar books were taken seriously in Türkiye for a long time, shaping unshakable beliefs about Europe and the West in the minds of their readers. The authors based their work on common assumptions about Europe, and the resulting ideas spread easily worldwide.

Why have Spain, Ireland, and Norway taken a step forward?

30 May 2024, Thursday

Israel is a creation of Britain. This is an indisputable fact. Zionism, which brought Israel into existence, was also a colonialist ideology. While it shares many fundamental ideas with German racism, Zionism is ultimately a product of Britain. When examining Britain’s colonization efforts in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, and their outcomes, the similarities between Zionism and Anglo-Saxon expansionism become apparent. Both have remarkably similar goals. The relationship between