David Lepeska

As this conflict began, I found myself taking a position that some would describe as neutral, and others might call wishy-washy

Empty rhetoric from politicians undermines rights as well as solutions

Nato’s second-largest military now has the domestic backing to stand tall

Ankara's top diplomat is leaving his stamp on the world stage. Could he lead the country one day?

Europeans tired of career politicians have elected several new faces, like Fidias Panayiotou, to Parliament

Zelenskyy's mobilisation drive has been a partial success, even though, for many, it may have gone too far

Ankara sees upcoming elections as solidifying a state, which, in its view, would pose a clear threat

For now the continent is sure to embrace a fortress mentality, but the pendulum will swing back at some point

Ankara and Athens have found a way to compartmentalise their chequered relationship, if this week’s summit is any indication

The invasion of Rafah could see other countries follow Ankara's lead

Getting there might require strategic brilliance and dogged commitment to solving one of the world’s knottiest conundrums

Rather than saving Palestinian lives, the maritime aid convoy could be set for another confrontation at sea with Israeli forces

It is possible. But even as Erdogan's AKP has lost local elections, it's never lost a nationwide vote

March's municipal elections may well determine the future of one of Turkey's most promising opposition politicians

Besides internal squabbles in Ukraine and questions about its defences, there's still a need for more robust foreign support