Category: Articles
From Collapse Doctrine to New Peace Talks: Kurdish Resistance at the Edge of Declaring Victory in Turkey
Peace with the Kurds, a new democratic constitution, and solving problems through dialogue and political methods rather than violence have become the most used concepts in the last two weeks by the ruling elites of Erdogan’s regime.
Ukraine: Love+War, a Review
This volume is comprehensive, offering both the pre-2022 history as well as a deep look at the impact of the 2022 invasion. Giving this overview through photographs elevates this title well beyond a typical history book.
“Make Yemen Great Again”: How Yemen’s Houthis Won a Place in the Israel-Gaza War and What They Are Planning Next
At this point, a year after October 7, with the risk that this war becomes fully regional, due to the direct involvement of Iran and after its enlargement in Lebanon against Hezbollah, the pro-Iranian militias in Iraq and Syria but especially Ansarullah in Yemen could become the ace in the hole of the pro-Iranian axis.
Urban Landscapes in the 21st Century: Can Eco-Cities Tackle Climate Change and Pollution?
Turning Point talked with municipal officials, grass roots organizers, researchers, and residents in the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas to map out urban strategies for adaptation to climate change and to find out more about the prospects of finding an alternative to the current, ecologically devastating forms of urbanization.
Building Alternative Universities in the Midst of War and Revolution
Three universities, several higher education institutions, and academies are now operating in northeast Syria. However, the real challenge is not simply to build schools and universities, but to develop an entirely new educational system with a philosophy based on new sociological principles.
Breaking a Rule to Create a Chance: The Story of Quarticciolo Ribelle
Quarticciolo as a neglected suburb shares the stories of many other peripheries in Italy, but what Quarticciolo Ribelle is writing is a possible alternative plot, a different story.
“Almost Impossible for Locals to Live”: Barcelonians Fight Against Touristification
The various associations do not stop with the problem of tourism. They are pushing for a comprehensive rethinking of the city, highlighting how touristification has tremendous consequences for residents, primarily on the cost of living and housing prices, making it almost impossible for locals to live in the city.
The Cost of Popularity: Lisbon’s Housing Crisis
In 2023, Lisbon received 5.6 million foreign visits, a record-high number. Behind this glamorous facade, the city is facing one of its fiercest battles: a housing crisis.
Exarcheia Under Siege: The Battle Against Gentrification in Athens
The fight against the transformation of the neighborhood is a daily struggle made by people who only arm themselves with the strength of their political convictions to fight. By their daily presence in the neighborhood, and by their sheer determination, they manage to resist property developments, sometimes successfully, sometimes at a loss.
The Politics of Force: Militarized Care and Disaster Recovery in Acapulco
The involvement of the National Guard in Acapulco’s reconstruction is part of a broader shift toward militarization in Mexico, representing a significant transfer of power to the armed forces and solidifying their role as major political and economic players in Mexico for the foreseeable future.