Ayten Çiftçi
Afghan religious leaders and diplomats, during a three-day program to discuss the future of Afghanistan, a country riddled with conflict, said increasing the number of Turkish schools would facilitate peace in the country.
December 3, 2011
December 2, 2011
US Congress members: Turkey, US partnership gets stronger
Today's Zaman
Representatives of the US Congress have said in Washington, D.C., that the partnership between Turkey and the United States is getting stronger as the Turkish democracy is a “shining model of strength” earned by basic freedoms and democracy at a time of Arab awakening.
Speaking at the "2011 Annual Congress, New Challenges-New Opportunities" co-hosted by the Turkic American Alliance (TAA) and the Confederation of Businessmen and Industrialists of Turkey (TUSKON), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said on Wednesday that Turkey's economy and regional leadership brought benefits not only to the Turkish people but also to the countries going through the Arab Spring and Turkey's ally, the United States.
Representatives of the US Congress have said in Washington, D.C., that the partnership between Turkey and the United States is getting stronger as the Turkish democracy is a “shining model of strength” earned by basic freedoms and democracy at a time of Arab awakening.
Speaking at the "2011 Annual Congress, New Challenges-New Opportunities" co-hosted by the Turkic American Alliance (TAA) and the Confederation of Businessmen and Industrialists of Turkey (TUSKON), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said on Wednesday that Turkey's economy and regional leadership brought benefits not only to the Turkish people but also to the countries going through the Arab Spring and Turkey's ally, the United States.
December 1, 2011
Abant Platform to discuss Turkey's role in post-Arab Spring
Today's Zaman
The prestigious Abant Platform, which regularly sponsors roundtable and panel discussions on issues crucial to Turkey, is set to discuss the future of the Middle East and Turkey's role amid demonstrations and revolutions taking place in Arab countries.
Main characteristics of the Gülen movement and the importance of education in globalising world
Prof. Dr. İsmail Albayrak *
While the cry for democratic values, human rights and intercultural dialogue is frequently heard, the global threat of war, terrorism, the increased gap between poor and rich, famine, malnutrition, global warming and pollution, and many other social and cultural problems, pose a real challenge for present citizens of the globe. To tackle these challenges is the prime concern of today’s intellectuals and politicians. Despite the existence of some pessimists, there are a number of initiatives working for the common good and expending great effort to eradicate these problems. The Gülen movement is one of the most influential initiatives which should be taken into consideration in this context. The question of how the formal and informal educational activities of the movement contribute to the solution of local and global problems is the second concern of this paper. Finally, as an extension of the movement’s global educational activities, the paper deals with Gülen’s approach to cultural and religious diversity and their relationship in modern societies.
While the cry for democratic values, human rights and intercultural dialogue is frequently heard, the global threat of war, terrorism, the increased gap between poor and rich, famine, malnutrition, global warming and pollution, and many other social and cultural problems, pose a real challenge for present citizens of the globe. To tackle these challenges is the prime concern of today’s intellectuals and politicians. Despite the existence of some pessimists, there are a number of initiatives working for the common good and expending great effort to eradicate these problems. The Gülen movement is one of the most influential initiatives which should be taken into consideration in this context. The question of how the formal and informal educational activities of the movement contribute to the solution of local and global problems is the second concern of this paper. Finally, as an extension of the movement’s global educational activities, the paper deals with Gülen’s approach to cultural and religious diversity and their relationship in modern societies.
November 30, 2011
Indonesia didn't forget to show its loyalty towards Van
Kimse Yok Mu
In 2004, before the Kurban holiday, the tsunami hit the city of Aceh and Turkey helped Indonesia. Now, the Indonesian Government General Secretary Dipo Alam donated $10,000 for the Van earthquake victims and showed the loyalty of Ace.
In 2004, before the Kurban holiday, the tsunami hit the city of Aceh and Turkey helped Indonesia. Now, the Indonesian Government General Secretary Dipo Alam donated $10,000 for the Van earthquake victims and showed the loyalty of Ace.
November 29, 2011
Kurban meat was distributed to a total of 237.352 families
Kimse Yok Mu
In Turkey, 58,309 families were given Kurban meat in many cities such as Diyarbakir, Bingol, Mardin, Sirnak and mostly in Van; Abroad, 179,043 families in Somalia, Pakistan, Palestine, Bosnia and 43 more countries were delivered the Kurban meat as well. All of these people were waiting for someone to help them and this year their faces are smiling.
People celebrated in Turkey and all over the world with enthusiasm. KYM has built brotherhood bridges in various parts of Turkey and 43 countries around the world with it's aid organizations and activities.
People celebrated in Turkey and all over the world with enthusiasm. KYM has built brotherhood bridges in various parts of Turkey and 43 countries around the world with it's aid organizations and activities.
November 28, 2011
Thailand government thanks Turkish donators
Kimse Yok Mu
The flood disaster has paralyzed life in the Pacific country Thailand. KYM continues it's help activities during Kurban holiday and has sent $20,000 to Thailand. 10 national newspapers and 8 television channels presented the donation as flash news and Thailand government officials showed their gratitude.
The flood disaster has paralyzed life in the Pacific country Thailand. KYM continues it's help activities during Kurban holiday and has sent $20,000 to Thailand. 10 national newspapers and 8 television channels presented the donation as flash news and Thailand government officials showed their gratitude.
November 27, 2011
Dispensing with the Turkish model
İhsan Yılmaz
CAIRO - After learning that I was in Egypt not only for research but also for academic collaboration, the manager in the famous Al Burg restaurant told me that Egypt and Turkey also need to collaborate, but it should be on the basis of equality not Turkey's imposition of its model on Egypt.
That seems to be a sentiment shared by many Egyptians. Almost all of them are curious about the Turkish experience, but they are quick to underline that the Egyptian case is different. The people I have spoken to -- ranging from the old elite to Hizb al-Wasat members, from independent intellectuals to Ikhwan activists -- gave me the impression that they were not happy with an imposition of a model on their country that they suspected has some Western backing too.
CAIRO - After learning that I was in Egypt not only for research but also for academic collaboration, the manager in the famous Al Burg restaurant told me that Egypt and Turkey also need to collaborate, but it should be on the basis of equality not Turkey's imposition of its model on Egypt.
That seems to be a sentiment shared by many Egyptians. Almost all of them are curious about the Turkish experience, but they are quick to underline that the Egyptian case is different. The people I have spoken to -- ranging from the old elite to Hizb al-Wasat members, from independent intellectuals to Ikhwan activists -- gave me the impression that they were not happy with an imposition of a model on their country that they suspected has some Western backing too.
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