Berlin Foreign Policy Forum 2019 - Conflict Zone

In Cooperation with DW
İbrahim Kalın, Presidential Spokesperson, Presidency of the Republic of Turkey
Moderator: Tim Sebastian, Presenter Conflict Zone, DW
Conflict Zone is Deutsche Welle's top political interview. Every week, host Tim Sebastian is face to face with global decision-makers, seeking straight answers to straight questions, putting the spotlight on controversial issues and calling the powerful to account.
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[@AhmetArslan-mw6mz]

Well said Ibrahim Kalin. Even they did not let you speak you successfully interpreted the truths.

[@W0LLF]

By the way Mr Kalın himself is a Kurd.. Pkk ypg terrorists doesnt represent Kurds! Proof is in the video!

[@trulyyoursshinchan]

No he‘s not kurdish

[@hbpen4553]

@@trulyyoursshinchan correction he is kurdish and erdogan is of georgian and mustafa kamel PASHA is not turkish eather explain kido

[@rey.istanbul]

he ask question but doesn't let him to answer...

[@makavelistuborn5829]

This is not a debate it’s an aggression. Silly journalist.

[@DrillexGaming]

Turkey has many ways to go. But this kind of clashes are making relations worse. Even tho programs name is Conflict Zone, you are right, he could've been softer and calmer.

[@taregsami]

Aka, non-objective "journalism" with obtained questions from a terrorist spokesperson.

[@korgond]

What a pathetic defence for mr. Kalın 😞

[@bjgas70]

Why is the interviewer so aggressive and barely giving the man any space to speak... God damn calm down man 😂

[@AZE033]

This reporter is very agressive. Having right to ask questions does not mean having right to disrespect government official like this.

[@Rogerrramjet1]

lol,, look at his facial expression and body language,, either he was told to bully him or he hates Turks.. Never giving him enough time and opportunity to answer his questions and keep cutting him off while he's answering the questions.

[@webx21]

The host doesn't let the guest to speak when he is presenting reasonable arguments to justify his standpoint. You can ask hard questions without being a jerk.

[@nezgi8220]

Well the guest is lying to host's face. He plays audience fool. What else would you expect?

[@sunguroglu98]

nezgi, The guest speaks the truth, next time follow up with your eyes and ears.

[@mariamagdalena94]

Es ist schon mehr als bezeichnend, dass in einer deutschen Stiftung in Kooperation mit der Deutschen Welle dieses Interview nicht ins Deutsche übersetzt wird.

[@furkan0689]

Weil Herr Kalin alle lügen der westlichen vorallem deutschen Medien aufdeckt, was wiederum nicht ins Bild der deutschen Regierung passt.

[@seyyah-wanderer5048]

They dont listen each other. But i think the journalist wanted to provoked mr. Kalin.

[@HousingBritian]

Gezgin -Wanderer the interviewer failed miserably

[@AP-qs2gx]

good propaganda erdogan's slave

[@johnnhoj2788]

@@HousingBritian This is how the journalist should treat him He is just one more of the dictator´s dogs barking out bullshit

[@iammerva]

I don't think I have ever seen a moderator with so much disrespect and hate towards a guest! I don't know if he is doing it to get a ‘response’ that might put him in an article somewhere in some newspaper which my help boast his name/fame or he genuinely does not know how to carry out an interview..

[@selimturkishwarrior677]

Merva Sahin he just hates Turks that’s all

[@Gulshens]

Merva Sahin I agree wholeheartedly.

[@real43nl38]

he doesnt go out much. he is verry friendly👌

[@Urumiye]

The moderator sounds like a German nationalist, a rude one

[@korgond]

Journalists look for the truth!

[@eminekzu9164]

What a disrespectful journalist Mr. Sebastian is. Interrupts the guest they invited for the interview. I was amazed by the patience of Mr. Kalın. He's a really respectful politician

[@jameshets6780]

This is a great interview. Hard questions made Ibrahim Kalin look stronger. This is the way to grow.

[@ekda9964]

@@jameshets6780 nope. u can not say "hard questions" to manipulated questions and dont let him speak 10 seconds.

[@orcanmehmet]

i know that's his normal attitude. He asks a question but doesn't condescend to hear answers

[@taregsami]

But some people (especially ours) proud of with "modern and objective" western journalism.

[@korgond]

He is not a flunkey journalist like you are used to in Turkey.

[@semprefidelis76]

Kalin replies with a question when he has no face to answer

[@Gamingwithjaizz]

It's better if he stay in his house and enjoy his retirement life instead of being a journalist with this attitude.

[@gr8tests82]

Disrespectful interwiew, he should learn how to listen, not to show how does he feel about Turkish politics /politicians. He has to be objective.

[@heartbreaker3309]

That man, whatever his name is, is not a god damn journalist. He is not actually asking questions. He is just using those questions to interrupt kalın's answers. When a journalist ask a question he is supposed to wait for an answer

[@esk2259]

Easy when you do it, it is public order When we do it pressure That’s is summary of debate. Mr kalin he was impressive

[@kamuranDeliormanli]

Tim Sebastian-Sen Abdülhamiti savındun! Kalın: Savunmadım çıkar göster.

[@onderkaratas1054]

Gostercem😂

[@ralfrufus6573]

Anlamadim. Ne demek istedin?

[@user-dm6ts6zt6i]

@@ralfrufus6573 its a inside joke

[@HousingBritian]

The interviewers relentless bias was destroyed by the Turkish representative, who clearly pointed out over and over again with both sense and conviction, Turkey no longer puts up with the bullying of the hypocritical west.

[@AP-qs2gx]

aferin turbanli cocugu

[@zahidserim7408]

I'm personally against Erdogans regime but the journalist needs to let kalin speak when he asks a question. Otherwise they can't build a dialogue.

[@dirilisturkiyem9352]

Erdogan is the fighter for poor people, when you look to Turkey, poor people vote for him, 20‘years,he is like the Robin hood today,

[@Valorengas]

Such a disgraceful host. Ibrahim Kalın was patient enough not to leave there

[@Burcin1907]

Mr Kalin did great against full of haters in that room.

[@drvolkansonmez8276]

Why moderator does not let Mr. Kalin answer the question? We watched bickering which questions take longer time then answers. Questions were good but I wish the Moderator gave Mr. Kalın at least some time to answer.

[@taregsami]

No need actually because they know answers as well as Kalin, secondly, it depends on your aim, intention (subjective of course), by making debate or interview.

[@helindom4898]

@Volkan Sönmez Çünkü alakasız şeyler söylüyor. Moderatör açık oturumda süreci kontrol etmek ve konuşmacının konudan sapmasına mani olmak zorundadır. Sorulardan kaçarak kendini haklı çıkaramaz.

[@serhat1]

37:11 nice answer to Sebastian right there.

[@creativemr5349]

Kalin has sick level smarty scary :)

[@potemkin5402]

Can journalist do same things to other politicians?

[@halilibrahim4501]

He is already doing against everyone.

[@yigittuna5293]

Dw , please take this agent and make him learn what is monologue , and the difference between dialogue , after this lessons maybe we can accept him as a legman.

[@kojirohyuga9084]

Deutsche Welle die so sehr hinter Meinungsfreiheit her sind schneiden ab min 17:00 etwa 30- 45 sec des Videos raus (in der türkischen Ausgabe DW türkçe) so viel zur Manipulation

[@selmand2040]

Kalın performed very well. But the host acted very hostile. If you intend to search for truth, you should listen to answers. Otherwise you dont need a guest to ask questions, Just make a solo appeareance and read your views about the subject.

[@yvzzyrk]

Selman Dinler Türkiye’de o dediğini fazlasıyla görüyoruz zaten.

[@omerdogrukol6362]

18:30 "When you do it in the West, it's for public order. But when we do (the same thing) , it's (called) oppression" Plenty of hypocrisy in the West, a huge lack of corporate marketing skills in the other. Painful to see this bickering going all along. But kudos to Mr. Kalin! He made both very clear for us to see.

[@hannibalbarca2928]

A clear indication of European hypocrisy.

[@zenterkartal7417]

Is the host yewish?

[@papalegba1996]

Bitte um eine Übersetzung

[@teddydebar454]

Der hat den Tim richtig Durchgenommen . Deutsche Imperial Journalismus. Türkei 🇹🇷

[@zeugma0077]

Great responds and clarification about wrong impressions spread in western media by mr kalin

[@26ORHAN26]

Murat Akkus as somenone living in a western country(CH) i can approve about the media here...

[@aj3314]

My man Ibrahim took shot after shot for 40 minutes ,and he only said 1 thing to the journalist and it was a slur What a hypocrisy Well done Ibrahim very calm and collected person you were throughout the whole interview

[@dynamite5403]

This is called Turkophobia. The guy asks: "Do you claim that EU is biased against Turkey?" While he is biased against Turkey himself.

[@bilgekaanmetehan6632]

25:00 min. 500.000 Ost-Deutsche wurden bei der Wiedervereinigung gekündigt! Wisst Ihr das?

[@hamdiyanik5446]

the only aim of Sebastian is to make Mr Kalin angry. Sebastian should stop being directed by unseen powers.

[@zenterkartal7417]

He should stop this work He should be a merchant or something lol

[@kemalbasci8193]

Tim Sebastian acted like a conflictor rather than a journalist. He frequently interrupted Mr Kalın, who successfully expressed his thoughts, and rightous policies of Turkey. Shame on Sebastion, Congratulations İbrahim Kalın

[@quentinoption5]

The program is called ‘Conflict Zone’. Guests are fully aware of what they sign up for when they agree to appear in the program.

[@muhammeddogru6282]

Yeah. Thats why they call it "conflict zone" i guess , check other program whkch he did whit other politician from several country you just dont use to " journilasm"

[@taregsami]

Typical busted provocateur, shame on such kind of journalism who speaks as a terrorist spokesperson.

[@atahirince]

"my genius is almost frightening"

[@siir5]

I do not support the Turkish administration - not even the slightest but this is not journalism. The interviewer must ask actual questions rather than rhetorical ones and let the guest answer them. This is not only hard to follow but also really unfair to the guest and the audience who is watching to actually learn something. I am not sure why the gentleman who is asking the questions are trying so hard to push his narrative.

[@MT-tz5wv]

27:35 the question was very funny, typical to the parrots... At first, he has excluded Alevites in his question; this is discrimination, he must shame on himself... The second is, Mr. Özal was partially Kurdish, who was a prime minister in Turkey between the years 1983-1989. Now the first lady of Turkey is Kurdish. The church bells are ringing in Turkey for decades, but from how many mosques can be singed Ezan in Europa now? Such questions can be asked first, when if at least an partially foreigner (a half Turk, half Kurd or half Arab...) were selected as a prime minister in Europan Countries... Additionally, please don't forget, the first female Prime Minister of Turkey was Mrs. Ciller (1993-1996), who was selected 32 years before Mrs. Merkel, contrary to the most other EU countries haven't yet... It's very funny, he asks such a question but he doesn't have any specific example. Just memorized and asked🤔. Of course there exist realistic questions to ask, but not such.....

[@funnyanmals7340]

The journalist always behave unrespectly

[@asyaasya3598]

Sebastian has to learn from this Turkish gentleman how to communicate respectfully.

[@bilen1baris]

we should upload this to the purnhub with f...ing foreigh policy aganist by journalist title :))

[@carticurti]

Tim Sebastian is biased and does not listen when answered. Typically, he does not like the answers when Mr. Kalin makes comparisons with Germany. Mr. Kalin has countered very professionally, Tim Sebastian was not prepared for that. Mr. Kalin behaved very well in spite of attempted humiliation by Tim Sebastian. My respect to Mr. Kalin

[@sergeay5699]

Your Recep not mr.Kalin your Recpect R.T.E Becous you afraid of Uncle Tayoo emmi YALAKA he maybe put you in jail

[@kerembas6468]

you ask questions and dont let him to answer. this is completly prejudice and racism. if u wont let him answer dont do this job man

[@DaReelsDeal]

37:20 looooove ittttttt

[@ospbankstown]

So the U.S. didn't torture anyone in Abu Ghraib ,Guantanamo Bay ? 😆

[@baybarshan2500]

If you are asking a question at least have the decency to let him speak out although he will answer your question that you don't want to hear?

[@volkan.sumer.]

Good job Mr.Kalın

[@logicalson]

Kalin: 3 Sebastian: 1

[@xalko86]

Good job journalist!

[@senaec9451]

How can you just expect Mr.Kalin to explain serious complex issues in "just 3 sentences". And keep interrupting him while he is trying to explain himself. Tim Sebastian ddnt even let him finish his explanations, so unproffesional....

[@onurataasar]

This does not seem a decent argument, the host need to learn how to listen his guest. It looks like an interrogation more than an argument. Disrespectful in one word.

[@halilibrahim4501]

İt is actually concept of this programme.. not about host or guest. İf you watch other episodes you’ll see.

[@hulyasalma9523]

cevirisini yapin lütfen

[@yvzzyrk]

Hulya Salma dw Türkçe de var

[@berkayhuyuklu2699]

answers were solid im suprised

[@halilibrahim4501]

I like this concept why everyone angry about tim i didn’t get. It is about concept not about personality or guests. Guests already knew it.

[@halilibrahim4501]

Based on my impression kalin did good job during conflict even if he isn’t native he compelled tim’s limit as much as he can with intelligence.. that was the best conflict..

[@Arhatu]

Wasn't Al Bagdadi captured in the area Kalin says it was cleared by Turkey?

[@omerfarukbozkurt7736]

No it wasnt! he was killed in Idlib where al qaeda and other radical groups have the control. It is true that Turkey tries to stop regime aggression over Idlib but only because to prevent refuge flow and mass killings.

[@dynamite5403]

The area is unstable atm, there are clashes between opposition and syria(with russia and iran)

[@taregsami]

First of all, he is dead for 3rd time (before, due to US or allies, he is killed twice, in Iraq and in Syria). Secondly, in the operation area, the 120km-30km strip was found 450km tunnels which were dug by PKK-PYD (aka SDF by the west) terrorists. Why I gave this sample because however you clear the area or zone it's not guaranteed that no one can penetrate this area again until you don't have official checkpointed-patrolled state-like borders. No need to remind also they (terrorists) used to live and rule those areas for a couple of years and know al demography better than operation forces which entered for the first time.

[@ralfrufus6573]

He was talking about the terrorist fighters. Al Bagdadi was a representative but not a fighter himself, he was never on the front lines.

[@yiltan]

it was a turkish american co.op

[@ragopakejmar7948]

ı thınk that all of the journalist a member of Turkısh Goverment.:))

[@zenterkartal7417]

He is really anoying

[@yusufyasar2609]

My respect to Mr. Kalin

[@ragopakejmar7948]

ıt ıs so agressive speech

[@_azizam]

better than all of the killing from die türkey goverment terrorist.

[@creativemr5349]

This guy is extremely smart Don't try to punch Ali. Same thing.

[@ridakzemlo]

What a fcking shame! This is clearly NOT the way a dialogue/interview works... I don't like Kalin, but the journalist has clearly an agenda... Such a disrespect, unbelievable...

[@K13774]

Good questions from Sebastian here 👏🏼

[@mmmmmmm4291]

and so good answers from Mr Kalın

[@eminekzu9164]

yeah and good answers from Mr.Kalın. hope u got the answers(!)

[@NazzTR]

You know what would be more interesting tbh? The same interview with a turkish journalist against some western politicans, damn i would even pay money to watch that version bc there will be really lots of hard questions to answer for them:)

[@bazen9627]

Yep, he just know how to ask not listen. Like an educated monkey

[@Micooffical1234]

İbrahim Kalın ❤️

[@bhuiyanacademy.5201]

Worst journalist!! Mr. Kalin really a smart guy.

[@aktasbarbershop7343]

Kalin did great job 👏 even he doesn’t let him to talk 😃

[@zenterkartal7417]

I cant watch this because all the hate this Sebastian creating !!!!!!

[@buyrunbenim6513]

Tim Sebastian is renowned for his agressive style. Well done Mr Ibrahim didn't surrender him. In the other hand I am proud of the Turkish politician whose English language sucks entire European ministers. I have watched almost every Tim's debates. There were terrible English speaking Ministers and PMs. However I hate Erdogan who is Hill Billy

[@ekifalcon3468]

Chistroph HORSTEL should be there to answer those questions ! He is expert about turkey and Erdogan !

[@bilgekaanmetehan6632]

Tim, go to Turkey and make a hair transplantation!

[@W0LLF]

Tim Sebastian throwing slurs, empty accusations and lies thinking that if he repeats them people will believe..

[@fatihcam13]

OK it's called "the Conflict Zone" and I can totally understand that this is the format of the show... But honestly, this is the stupidest format I've ever seen. This is not questioning the guest, this is basically trying to fight. Ridiculous!

[@hamzaaddin8168]

The Journalist is aggressive but the turkish man keeps cool... chapeau to the turkish man

[@W0LLF]

Tim Sebastian is humiliated!

[@emre05x]

The interviewer is a try-hard puppet. It's a joke to do an interview like this, learn to listen if you ask a question, wait your turn to answer.

[@semprefidelis76]

How can you favor Sunni Muslims against all other ethnic groups?

[@mertsonmez7867]

The rudest journalist ever. His type of arguing was disgusting.

[@mdoruk1]

he is one of those golden boys from F Gulen camp.

[@almazchati4178]

You are crazy, he is not.

[@mehmetcantutar9306]

The interviewer asked soo many question but he didnt listen. He covering up what happens in Germany but if the same thing happen in Turkey. What a double standart!!!!

[@HasanBasri-ni8kc]

Kalın doesnt answer questions he tray to change the subject.

[@almazchati4178]

He answered, the guy does not listen.

[@adam.259]

ERDOĞAN ERDOĞAN ERDOĞAN ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@smirtiya]

We have free press and freedom of speech, wo only go against terrorists...what about... i love it! That's the line of reasoning we need all over! Abraham, we will hire you...

[@anilaxel]

Roast of Ibrahim Kalin

[@taregsami]

Yep.., a pure sample of "modern" western journalism with chaotic and non-objective arguments (aka questions of the spokesperson of PKK-PYD)

[@osmanacmiyun6023]

Hahahhahahahha

[@Mr.Nafri_]

In your dreams! :) Our next President will be Mr. Kalin. Wait an see

[@adam.259]

ERDOĞAN ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@niesta1]

Journalist was full of hatred

[@baydinsbaydins9843]

There was no interest at all to understand. Questions were being asked to show things look bad but not to get answered. Very frustrating!

[@semisemi0055]

He is notj ournalist, but like a propagandist of opponents of Turkey. Maybe "like" is extra !

[@halilcnar8291]

DW türkçe’ye yorum atan ülkedaşlarım burada yoklar, bilin bakalım neden? Türkçe’den başka dil bilmiyorlar ki :)

[@vanilia33]

Hahahaha

[@Yusuf_AGAC]

nerden biliyorsun müneccin misin

[@evrenlacinok8910]

Yetermi bukadri kansiz

[@yusref5021]

Hmm olabilir

[@omerfarukkaradag7776]

belki Türk filan olabilirler

[@25Roblox25]

My life ibrahim kalın I love you örnek insansın mükemmel

[@afaryldz4829]

İbrahim kalın inspresional wise man god protect him ya allah

[@SotoAdvert]

The reporter killed this guy totally 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@HousingBritian]

SotoAdvert not according to most of the comments lol

[@danieldanne7556]

Good job Tim!

[@btugrul]

If you guys have ever had any idea what HARDtalk or Conflict Zone sound like, you wouldn't be that surprise to witness such sort of journalism! It seems having seen millions of crappy clowns before cameras you hardly remember what real journalism looks like! Great job Tim, as usually you do!

[@mhmtbcr7745]

It is like a hardcore porn rather than a hard talk :) and we get how Turkish authorities eat crow when they meet a real journalist.

[@taregsami]

yep, it depends on what you get from "real journalism" ?!

[@muratyildirim166]

A real journalist? He answers his own questions. He is like you when watching porn

[@divineoverhand5307]

@@muratyildirim166 lol

[@christofreedom]

When it comes to Thomas’ question. Kalin answers with a question and goes tell me what are the differences when it comes to worshiping? Ministry of religious affairs look for only Sunni Muslim males interests. That’s it Mr Kalin. Any Christian would not feel like they are being seen the same way Sunni muslims are being seen. And also they pay the same tax if not more.

[@dynamite5403]

Hard to see your point here. We don't have a ministry for that, we have a presidency. I'm an atheist and I don't see your point here. We do not have the right to exclude our tax from government building mosques but that's all. What interest are you talking about?

[@real43nl38]

then answer in wath point are christians being opressed?

[@Burcin1907]

Daniel are you for real? I don’t where you live but do not tell me that there is not any racism where you live against Muslims. Literally a week ago in Norway one guy burned kuran in front of hundreds of people. Don’t let me start about politics in western countries .

[@christofreedom]

Burcin Kahraman türküm Kanada’da yaşıyorum. Devlet herhangi bir dine bütçe ayırmıyor.

[@christofreedom]

Emir Sultan Berber who me ? Governments shouldn’t pay for building temples, mosques, churches. Or governments should spend the same amount for each religion in case they have variety of believers in their citizenship frame.

[@OlulerSokagi]

Please help Kurdish people !!

[@GreeKurdChannelMilan]

LONG LIVE YPG!!!!!

[@MRSArinc]

Keşke TÜRK gazetecilerle de böyle bir söyleşiye girebilse sayın Kalın

[@Ludovicotechniq]

Ona o kadar çok haksızlıktan bahsederler ki. O ona kalın gelir.