Madhuban

Turkiye has consistently provoked India by backing Pakistan—militarily, diplomatically, and ideologically. From supporting Pakistan at international platforms to enabling its military ambitions, Turkiye has played an antagonistic role. It is time for a strategic containment of Turkiye—not just through boycotts but via a well-planned geopolitical response. Context: Post-Pahalgam Tensions Following the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 to target terrorist hideouts. During this tense period, Turkiye supported Pakistan diplomatically and morally. For several years now, Turkiye has echoed Pakistan’s narrative on Kashmir on platforms like the United Nations. Turkiye's ambition to lead the Muslim world is no secret, and its endorsement of Pakistan’s extremism is part of that pursuit. Historical Background After the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I, Turkiye emerged as a modern nation, geographically straddling E...

The presidential election of Turkey will now have a 'runoff', and the fate of the current president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will be decided on it. However, if we consider Turkey's geopolitical, socio-strategic position on the world map, this result will have an impact on world politics as well. Given Turkey's stand on the Kashmir issue, India will also be watching the outcome.   ... In the first round of Turkey's presidential election, no candidate, including incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, received 50 per cent of the vote. So, the first two candidates will have a re-election (runoff) on May 28. It is curious whether Erdogan wins this election. However, the world is paying attention to whether the power of Erdogan, who has dominated Turkey for two decades, will last. Given Turkey's geopolitical location and historical and socio-strategic position, the outcome of this election will have an impact on global politics as well. Presidential elections w...