Harsh, patriarchal and communitarian political culture and excessive chauvinism are keeping the country in deadlock.

Yet, it remains a horrible basis for successful state-building.

Are Erdogan’s remarks on women’s nature and role as mothers reflected in Islamic scriptures?

The debate on the women-only beach in Antalya hints at the extreme poliarisation within Turkish soci

Many Turkish women struggle with accessing formal employment and adequate social security.

Attempts to deny the Srebrenica genocide and to whitewash the history of the Yugoslav wars continue.

Changing notions of honour and a better understanding of religion can help stop honour killings.