Diliman Abdulkader

Diliman Abdulkader is an NRT English columnist and master's degree student at American University's School of International Service in Washington, DC. He is also a research fellow at the Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET). Follow him on Twitter; @D_abdulkader

The F35 fighter jet plane, also known as the Adir, on the Tarmac at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas

Implement CAATSA sanctions on Turkey

Turkish President Reçep Tayyip Erdoğan addresses a meeting of his ruling AK Party in Ankara on July 26

Turkey’s support for Uyghurs is a sham

Turkish President Reçep Tayyip Erdoğan addresses a meeting of his ruling AK Party in Ankara on July 26

Turkey’s support for Uyghurs is a sham


Religious intolerance another contentious point in relations between US, Turkey

TURKISH PRESIDENT Tayyip Erdogan attends a ceremony at the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk last year

Erdogan will give up the S-400 on one condition

Erdogan wants American’s to move out of the way in Syria so he can have his way with the Kurds, with an intent to slaughter them.

WHAT WOULD Turkey trade for this

Khashoggi – who put Erdogan in charge?

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Turkey, October 23, 2018

Israel, Turkey and the Kurdish question

The Kurdish people feel the Israeli government only speaks out when it benefits its own national interests and does not really care about the Kurdish cause.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Turkey, March 6, 2018

U.S. options on Syria, to strike or not

An analysis of the options under President Trump's disposal when it comes to potentially striking Syria, and their possible aftermaths.

US President Donald Trump receives a briefing from senior military leadership at the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC April 9, 2018.

Stand up to Erdogan, protect ethnic and religious minorities in Syria

Kurds are more than just great fighters; they desire peace and yearn for democracy in a stable, secure region with neighbors who share the same values.

Smoke rises from a target hit by Turkish forces in Afrin, Syria, January 20, 2018

My experience in Israel: It is not what you see on TV

People do want peace on both sides. We just have to move beyond those who incite terrorism.

Une vue générale de Tel-Aviv et de Jaffa