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Erkin Oncan

Erkin Öncan, Turkish journalist focusing on war zones and social movements around the world.
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November 30, 2024
The first-round “surprise” in Romania’s elections: What does the Georgescu-Lasconi race mean?

The roughly 350,000-vote difference between Georgescu and his closest competitor underscores the growing appeal of right-wing populist skepticism toward Europe.

October 3, 2024
Silence for citizenship: What is known about Germany’s Palestinian mandate?

The decision by the German state, above all, raises questions about the concept of “freedom of expression,” frequently referenced in Western democracies.

September 16, 2024
“Preparing for war” brochure to be distributed to public in Lithuania: Who brought war to the region?

The biggest promise of the Vilnius government to its people is war and destruction.

September 14, 2024
New job announcement from the U.S. in Serbia: What will the sought-after USAID consultant do?

The U.S. aims to adjust Serbia’s alignment, which has been drifting closer to Russia and China, and bring it back in line with Western interests, especially ahead of a potential conflict that could spread across Europe.

September 2, 2024
Lukashenko prepares his weapons: Could Belarus be drawn into the war?

The Western camp led by NATO, which has not achieved what it hoped for from Ukraine, has no other choice but to escalate the war to the next phase unless it wants to sit down at the negotiating table.

August 25, 2024
34 Years Since the Declaration of a “Turkic” Republic: What did the Gagauz People experience on the path to independence?

The Gagauz people do not capture the attention of Turkish “nationalism” because the Gagauz leadership represents a “Turkishness” with good relations with Russia and deep historical and cultural ties to the Russian world.

July 31, 2024
China, Russia, melting ice: What does the United States’ new Arctic strategy say?

Thу U.S. approach, described as “Observe and respond,” will manifest as increased intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance activities, cooperation with allies, and deterrence efforts.

May 9, 2024
What Syrian leader Assad said about socialist construction and Chinese socialism

Although it is not openly accepted by the West, everyone is aware that the Syrian war has ended and the Baath Party will complete this process successfully.

April 1, 2024
Erkin Öncan: “¿Por qué los gagaúzos están en contra de la UE?”

Hubo una peculiar reunión en Moscú entre la representante de los gagaúzos de Moldavia y el presidente ruso, ¿qué hay detrás?

March 14, 2024
Nuclear Threat, World War III and Turkey: Balance Policy or a Game?

Is Turkey’s rhetorical stance of “balancing” a genuine attempt at strategic equilibrium, or merely an endeavor to occupy multiple positions simultaneously?

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