FAQ: Sources, Methodology and Perspective at The Global Anatomy

The Global Anatomy does not present itself as a neutral or independent outlet. Its stated mission is to explain global and regional affairs while conveying Türkiye's official policy positions to international readers. Because the site is built around that perspective, readers should treat it as an open presentation of Ankara's views and not as an adversarial watchdog.

Articles are published under the byline "The Global Anatomy Editorial Team." The site does not create fictional author personas, fake academic titles or pseudonyms that might suggest independent experts. Details on the mission and transparency approach are on the About page.

It is a labeled section, visually separated from the analysis, that summarizes Türkiye's official stance in 3–5 points. Each point is linked to a primary source, such as the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Presidency, the Directorate of Communications, TBMM resolutions, UN statements or treaty texts. It also explains the legal and historical basis, such as Article 51 of the UN Charter or the 1936 Montreux Convention.

Other states' and parties' positions are summarized accurately and attributed to their own official sources, without straw-manning. Only after that does the article set out Türkiye's counter-argument based on treaties, international law and archival evidence. Readers can then compare both sides and check the underlying documents.

The site follows Türkiye's official terminology, including "Türkiye," "FETÖ," "PKK/KCK/PYD-YPG," "TRNC / Turkish Cypriots" and "Events of 1915." Terms unfamiliar to international readers are explained on first mention. For example, the PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the United States, NATO and the European Union. Other governments and media may use different terms, and those differences are noted in source comparisons.

A Fact Check article states the claim and where it originated, then compares it with primary sources such as treaties, official statements and archival documents. If you believe a date, quote, figure or attribution is wrong, contact the Editorial Team through the channels listed on the About page and cite the source you rely on. Verified errors are corrected, and the principles governing this process are published on the Editorial Principles page.