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Mehmet Ali Kapar’s work Diplomat Sahabiler examines the diplomatic roles assumed by the Companions during the early period of Islamic history. The book analyzes, within a broader context, how the Companions, under the guidance of our Prophet (peace be upon him), embraced principles of peace and justice to convey Islam’s universal message. Work details the Companions’ competencies in these duties, their ability to manage human relations, and their contributions to the diplomatic understanding of

Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson’s book Why Nations Fail investigates the causes of differences in economic and political development among nations. The authors analyze why nations with similar historical conditions have followed divergent economic and political paths. The book attempts to explain the origins of wealth and poverty through the role of institutions.Book ContentWhy Nations Fail" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Inclusive and Extractive InstitutionsThe authors

Ibn Khaldun’s theory of asabiyyah is a sociological framework that explains how societies form, rise, and decline. This theory emerged as an effort to understand the social, political, and economic transformations occurring in 14th-century North Africa and the Islamic world. During Ibn Khaldun’s lifetime, events such as the Mamluks, Berber tribes, Al-Andalus’s period of decline, and the rise of the Ottomans demanded a deep analysis of social cohesion and leadership dynamics.Ibn Khaldun’s work “I

Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı (30 April 1981, İzmir) is a media professional who has been active in Turkey as a columnist and television commentator. Throughout his career he has written for the newspapers Taraf, Takvim and Sabah; and as a commentator he has appeared on the television programs Beyaz Futbol and Derin Futbol. In May 2026 Kütahyalı was included in an investigation into illegal betting and arrested by judicial authorities. During the same period he was sentenced to imprisonment for failing t

Hüsamettin Cindoruk (1933 – 11 April 2026) was a lawyer, politician and the 17th Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye. Throughout his career, he held the positions of General Chairman of the True Path Party (DYP), Speaker of the TBMM and Acting President of the Republic. As a lawyer, he served as defense counsel in the Yassıada trials conducted after the 27 May coup. He occupies a prominent place in Turkish political history for his scholarly contributions to parliamentary systems a

Niccolò Machiavelli’s work The Prince is one of the foundational texts in the history of political philosophy. In this work, the question of how a ruler should govern the state is addressed with a pragmatic and realistic approach. First published in the 16th century, The Prince is recognized as one of the influential texts in the formation of modern political theory. The Turkish translation of the work was published by Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları.General Information About the BookThe Pri

The Simpsons began as short sketches on The Tracey Ullman Show in 1987 and became a regular half-hour television series on April 1989. As one of the first prime-time animated series to air on Now, it marked a pivotal dunum in television history. At the time of its debut, American television was dominated by traditional family sitcoms, but The Simpsons emerged as an alternative building to these conventions.The series explores cultural, social, and structural issues related to everyday life throu

Elections have always held a crucial place in human history, as states emerged. A state forms when people unite their will and power under a social contract, choosing a leader or group to represent and govern them. This means people must consider carefully whom they trust with power. Through developing technology, people now have more ways to learn about candidates, making televised debates an important part of their choice. The first televised presidential debate in 1960, was between Senator Jo

Wag the Dog (original title), released in Turkey on March 13, 1998, is an American comedy film directed by Barry Levinson. The screenplay was written by Hilary Henkin and David Mamet, adapted from a concept by Larry Beinhart. The film stars Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, and Denis Leary in the leading roles.PlotOnly two weeks remain until the American presidential elections. When a scandal involving the President and a young girl in the Oval Office comes to light, his chances of winning the ele

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is the President of the Russian Federation and a Russian politician. After graduating from the Law Faculty of Leningrad State University in 1975, where he received his legal education, he served in the Committee for State Security of the Soviet Union (KGB), and during his intelligence career he was stationed in the German Democratic Republic from 1985 to 1990. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Putin worked in the early 1990s as an official responsible fo