DEMOCRACY

İmamoğlu’s Ekrem İmamoğlu, the opposition mayor of Istanbul, stands behind a podium with his arms raised, wearing a red scarf with CHP symbols. Behind him, a large banner reads “Türkiye kazanacak!” (Turkey will win!). The event, held on March 16, 2025, is part of his campaign against the ruling government

İmamoğlu’s letter and the West’s selective outrage

31/03/202502/04/2025

As Türkiye tightens its grip on dissent, The New York Times publishes İmamoğlu’s urgent warning, exposing the West’s inconsistent stance on authoritarianism, from Erdoğan to Putin and Netanyahu

JD Vance and his wife stand with Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron on the steps of the Élysée Palace, waving to the press, as ceremonial guards stand at attention

The Hillbilly goes to Europe: JD Vance lectures Europe on democracy

15/02/202522/02/2025

European leaders were outraged by Vice President JD Vance’s condescending democracy lessons in Munich. Yet, their own selective commitment to democratic values exposes a hypocrisy as glaring as Vance’s own