Cihat Battaloglu

Empowering local communities brings wider humanitarian relief

Recent humanitarian projects in Turkey show the success of the international community collaborating with local actors.

Another attack on humanitarian workers, another crime against humanity

The international community needs to unite to stop violence against humanitarian workers regardless of whether it comes from states, individuals or groups

Eight years on, Arab Spring hopes fade

As the Arab Spring enters its eighth year, violent conflicts and horrific human atrocities have made the Arab people more sceptical about both democratic transition and political movements in general.