That is how a year went by. In Anatolia, people used to describe the year left behind with expressions such as "koca yıl," which means “a year-old.” The word "koca" can mean “long” or “large” and can also carry a layered meaning – referring not only to the passage of time but also to aging, wear and endurance.
Looking back at how the year unfolded for Türkiye, it may be necessary to draw a clear distinction between foreign and domestic policy. From an external perspective, the year was marked by intense activity and engagement beyond Türkiye’s immediate geography.
Perhaps the most significant development of the year was the Syrian people’s revolution and their coming together to rebuild a state, making substantial progress along the way.
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