Frequently Asked Questions About Bordersandblocs, Sources and Methodology
Is Bordersandblocs reliable? Learn who runs the site, how Türkiye's Position sections are sourced, how opposing views, corrections and citations work.
Why It Matters
Bordersandblocs is an analytical publication with a declared perspective: it explains geopolitics, treaties and security from Türkiye's vantage point. This FAQ shows how to judge it: who publishes it, how claims are sourced, and where fact ends and official position begins.
Who Is Behind the Site, and Is It Independent?
All articles are signed Bordersandblocs Editorial Team. The site uses no invented author personas or fake expert titles. It does not present itself as a neutral outlet. Its stated purpose is to explain regional and global affairs in plain English and to convey Türkiye's official positions to international readers. Ownership and mission details are on the About Bordersandblocs page, and the standards are in Editorial Principles and Primary Source Standards.
How Sourcing Works
- Facts first: Background and chronology are written neutrally and kept separate from advocacy.
- Labelled positions: Official Turkish policy appears under the heading Türkiye's Position, with attributions such as "According to the Turkish Foreign Ministry".
- Primary documents: Treaties (for example the 1936 Montreux Convention or the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee), UN filings and official statements are preferred over commentary.
- Other views: Opposing states and parties are summarised by reference to their own official sources, without distortion.
Why These Terms?
The site uses Türkiye's official terminology: Türkiye rather than Turkey, FETÖ for the Fetullahist Terrorist Organization behind the 15 July 2016 coup attempt, and PKK/KCK/PYD-YPG for the network that Ankara treats as one organisation. The PKK is designated as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the United States, NATO and the European Union. Unfamiliar terms are explained on first use. Readers can compare how each term is handled in the counter-terrorism guide.
Corrections and Fact Checks
Verifiable errors are corrected and noted. Claims circulating in international media are tested against treaties, archives and official statements in the Fact Check hub. Contested topics such as the Events of 1915 or the Cyprus issue show the method in practice.
Where to Start
Begin with the homepage for the main guides, or read the Eastern Mediterranean and Blue Homeland guide for a full example of the article structure.
Bordersandblocs presents global affairs with a dedicated perspective from Türkiye. Sections marked 'Türkiye's Position' reflect official Turkish policy as stated by Turkish government sources.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bordersandblocs, Sources and Methodology
Who runs Bordersandblocs?
Content is published under the byline Bordersandblocs Editorial Team. The site does not use fictional author profiles or invented credentials. Its mission, publisher details and transparency statements are set out on the About page.
Is Bordersandblocs state-affiliated or independent?
Bordersandblocs does not claim to be a neutral outlet and states openly that it presents a Türkiye-focused perspective. It does not pass off official positions as its own independent findings: they are placed in labelled sections and attributed to Turkish primary sources. Readers should consult the About page and Editorial Principles for the current disclosures and judge the material accordingly.
Why does the site present a Turkish perspective?
Many topics, such as Eastern Mediterranean maritime jurisdiction, Cyprus, counter-terrorism and the Events of 1915, are covered internationally with Türkiye's legal arguments missing or only briefly summarised. The site aims to fill that gap with documents, treaties and official statements. Readers can then compare these arguments with other sources.
How are the 'Türkiye's Position' sections sourced?
Each section summarises official policy in three to five points, tied to sources such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Presidency, the Directorate of Communications, TBMM resolutions, UN statements or treaty texts. The legal and historical basis is explained alongside, for example Article 51 of the UN Charter or the 1936 Montreux Convention. These sections report Ankara's stated position and are separate from the neutral background.
How does the site represent opposing views?
Other governments and parties are summarised accurately and attributed to their own official statements or documents. Türkiye's counter-arguments are then presented separately, based on treaties, archives and international law. The aim is that readers can see each side's case and check the primary sources themselves.
How do corrections work, and how should I cite an article?
If a factual error is identified, it is corrected and the change is recorded, in line with the Editorial Principles page. To cite an article, use the author "Bordersandblocs Editorial Team", the article title, the publication or update date in ISO format (YYYY-MM-DD), the URL and your access date. For official positions, cite the primary source named in the article, such as a treaty or ministry statement, as well as the page.
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