Whenever I see Ahmad’s face, I am about to cry, literally. Something in his face makes me feel enormous pity, a broken face. I hear that he is finally released. Who is Ahmad Manasra? Ahmad Manasra is a Palestinian who was arrested in 2015 at the age of 13 for his involvement in the Pisgat … Read more
Acting with impunity…. Watch: The Palestinian Red Crescent said this video was found on the phone of a paramedic who was killed Israel recently killed health workers in Gaza. On March 23, 2025, Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency responders, including eight from the Palestine Red Crescent Society, in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah, … Read more
On April 2, 2025, Tufts University released a formal declaration in support of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Turkish doctoral student facing detention and deportation. The following is the full text of the statement, signed by Tufts President Sunil Kumar, as submitted to the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts. University Declaration for Rümeysa Öztürk April 2, 2025 … Read more
President Trump never ceases to surprise. As American stocks plunged, here are some interesting issues: Strange and Interesting Facts About Trump’s Latest Tariff List On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new “reciprocal tariffs” on imports from over 180 countries, declaring the day “Liberation Day.” While tariffs themselves aren’t unusual, this particular announcement … Read more
Rümeysa Öztürk, a 30-year-old Turkish PhD student at Tufts University and a former Fulbright scholar, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Tuesday, March 26, 2025, near her home in Somerville, Massachusetts. She was on her way to an iftar dinner to break her Ramadan fast. The arrest was reportedly linked to … Read more
Today, China has the manufacturing capacity to supply half the world’s cars. And it has its eyes on the United States. While there are already Chinese-owned brands available in the states, including Volvo, Polestar and Lotus, no true Chinese brands have arrived in the U.S. as of yet. Insiders say it’s only a matter of … Read more
I am surprised to see how many American entities are giving in to rising authoritarianism. We sometimes talk about this nowadays. Even Turkish entities resisted longer. The whole federal system idea, the rule of law, etc. All should have more power to stay autonomous. Besides, a university like Columbia must have more than enough resources … Read more
Dear Bilge and her colleagues interviewed me, among other experts and academics, for the article: Şenyüz, B., Özgen, E., & Oğuzcan, A. U. (2025). Integrating GenAI into communication education for ‘generation prompt’: an exploration of academics’ perspectives on its benefits, challenges, and future prospects in Turkiye. Encontros Bibli: revista eletrônica de biblioteconomia e ciência da … Read more
I hoped that this was just speculation or propaganda, but unfortunately, many Syrian Alawites were massacred in the last couple of days. Here is a curation I made through Perplexity: Unprecedented Sectarian Violence Against Minorities in Syria: March 2025 Crisis Recent weeks have witnessed one of the deadliest outbreaks of sectarian violence in Syria since … Read more
For ages, I have written about the restrictive measures against academic freedom in Türkiye. It was nearly unthinkable to imagine this for the US setting, but here comes a period when American academics may be under more pressure than back home. Yesterday, I saw the news that Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian … Read more
In the last week, the U.S. government has taken several significant measures against the Zelensky government in Ukraine: Suspension of Military Aid: Following a heated Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the U.S. halted all military assistance to Ukraine. This decision affects hundreds of millions of dollars in weapons … Read more
The US is breaking up with its allies… Economists and experts overwhelmingly disagree with President Trump’s tariff policies, citing numerous negative consequences for the U.S. economy and consumers123: Economic Impact Inflation: Most economists believe the tariffs will increase inflation and slow economic growth1. Consumer Costs: The typical U.S. household is expected to face over $1,200 … Read more
Russian agents could not better! This is a good summary of the recent past: Here is a recap of the Ukraine situation, for those choosing to reject propaganda and continue seeking truth: December 1994, Ukraine agrees to give up its nuclear arsenal in return for security guarantees from the US, UK, France, China and Russia. … Read more
I get angrier day by day. Trump posts bizarre AI video of a rebuilt Gaza with Netanyahu, Musk The latest situation regarding Ukraine’s minerals and US demands is as follows: A draft agreement has been reached between Ukraine and the United States concerning critical minerals, valued at approximately $1 trillion14. Key details of the agreement … Read more
There is no hiding anymore; one can suggest that 2 million people can be relocated from their homeland. We should be thankful that they are murdering all those people but just relocating. I am glad would-be colonized people have more means to resist colonizers’ plan. Israel prepares for potential Gaza relocation under Trump’s controversial plan … Read more