Germany is home to around 3 million people with Turkish roots, making them the largest immigrant group in the country. They first came to Germany in the late sixties to fill labour shortages in factories and coal mines. Now two children of Turkish migrants have gone on to develop a promising vaccine for COVID-19.

Guest

Basak Yavcan

Senior Researcher at University of Liege

Turkey has launched a probe into the unlawful search of their ship in international waters. The cargo vessel was carrying humanitarian aid to Libya. The commando style raid took place on November 22nd, where the Turkish crew was held at gunpoint. The inspection was part of the EU-led Operation Irini, which is supposed to enforce an arms embargo on Libya. In the end, German officials conceded that nothing illegal was found. Are tensions likely to escalate further between Turkey and the EU due to this latest incident?

Guests

Laura Batalla Adam

Secretary General of the EU-Turkey Forum

Tarik Oguzlu

Professor at Antalya Bilim University

Turkish officials have condemned Israel’s envoy to the UN, for meeting with a known terrorist supporter. GIlad Erdan posted a picture on Twitter with NBA player Enes Kanter- who has openly supported FETO. The post also stated that they would work together to fight anti-Semitism. But the Turkish ambassador to the US quickly pointed out that FETO is known to have made anti-Semitic statements. The terrorist group orchestrated the 2016 failed coup. So what was the reason behind this meeting?

Guests

Mehmet Celik

Managing Editor at Daily Sabah

Vehbi Baysan

Assistant Professor at Ibn Haldun University

On November 22, a German frigate under the EU’s Operation Irini, stopped and inspected a Turkish cargo vessel. Turkey has blasted the search as a violation of international law. Now, with the diplomatic fallout already brewing, the Turkish government announced it was considering legal action. Plus why did Israel’s envoy to the UN, Gilad Erdan meet prominent FETO supporter, Enes Kanter?

Guests

Laura Batalla Adam

Secretary General of the EU-Turkey Forum

Tarik Oguzlu

Professor at Antalya Bilim University

Mehmet Celik

Managing Editor at Daily Sabah

Vehbi Baysan

Assistant Professor at Ibn Haldun University.

Turkey has shown the age-old etiquette of looking after its neighbour Ukraine. Not only did Ankara provide aid to Kiev battle the coronavirus, the two Black Sea neighbors have also partnered on a defence deal that has strengthened their partnership. So what other opportunities will this bring to the two nations?

Guest

Andrii Sybiha

Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey

As the US is embroiled in a chaotic presidential transition, COVID-19 cases across the country are skyrocketing. Europe is also experiencing a nightmare second wave. But there could be a sign of hope on the horizon. Two companies, Moderna and Pfizer have developed vaccines that are nearly 95% effective. But with many rich countries already scooping up the first orders, that begs the question, what about the rest of us?

Guests

Emanuele Capobianco

Director for Health and Care at IFRC

Torek Farhadi

Former IMF Senior Adviser

A second wave of the coronavirus is in full swing and the US and Europe seem to be the hardest hit. The US is reporting around 1-million new cases a week while many European countries have reimposed lockdowns. But news of a vaccine has brought hope. Also, we look at how the relationship between Turkey and Ukraine has strengthened over the course of this year.

Guests

Emanuele Capobianco

Director for Health and Care at IFRC

Torek Farhadi

Former IMF Senior Adviser

Andrii Sybiha

Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey

Joe Biden is set to become the next US president, and is expected to usher in a return to a more institutionalized, rules-based foreign policy. The president-elect's approach will reverberate across the Middle East, especially in countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Both Israel, a traditional American ally, and Iran, a long-time foe, could also see a major shakeup. So, how will Washington's policy in the region take shape in Biden's crucial first year?

Guests:

Talha Kose

Brussels Coordinator at SETA

Ali Bakeer

Research Assisstant Professor at Qatar University

People erupted in jubilation on the streets of Azerbaijan's capital Baku after Azerbaijan and Armenia struck a peace deal over the occupied territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. The deal comes after six weeks of the worst fighting the rival Caucasus nations have seen in a quarter century. So what was agreed to? And given past ceasefires falling apart, will this time be any different?

Guests:

Michael Doran

Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute

Nigar Arpadarai

Azerbaijani Member of Parliament

Azerbaijan and Armenia reached a peace deal after six weeks of brutal fighting. So, what led to the agreement? And how is it playing out in both countries? Hyder Abbasi explains.