Opportunities and Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean: Examining U.S. Interests and Regional Cooperation TestimonyMay 2, 2022 Opportunities and Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean: Examining U.S. Interests and Regional Cooperation Alan Makovsky, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, provided testimony on March 31, 2022, before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on the United States’ involvement in the Eastern Mediterranean amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. May 2, 2022 Alan Makovsky
U.S.-Turkey Ties: Better Atmosphere, But Harsher Reality Awaits In the NewsJul 2, 2021 U.S.-Turkey Ties: Better Atmosphere, But Harsher Reality Awaits Following the recent Biden-Erdoğan summit, Alan Makovsky provides insight into the overall outlook for bilateral relations between Turkey and the United States Jul 2, 2021 the Turkey Analyst Alan Makovsky
Northern Syria Security Dynamics and the Refugee Crisis ReportMay 26, 2021 Northern Syria Security Dynamics and the Refugee Crisis Ensuring stability in northern Syria will require international engagement that balances humanitarian concerns with the moral hazard created by Turkey’s occupation. May 26, 2021 Max Hoffman, Alan Makovsky
The Turkish Diaspora in Europe ReportDec 10, 2020 The Turkish Diaspora in Europe Polling shows that members of Europe’s Turkish and Turkish-Kurdish diaspora value their separate identity; nevertheless, they welcome the opportunities and freedom of life in Europe, even in the face of lingering discrimination. Dec 10, 2020 Max Hoffman, Alan Makovsky, Michael Werz
Problematic Prospects for US‑Turkish Ties in the Biden Era In the NewsDec 6, 2020 Problematic Prospects for US‑Turkish Ties in the Biden Era Alan Makovsky explains the complications that the Biden administration will face in managing the U.S.-Turkey relationship. Dec 6, 2020 German Institute for International and Security Affairs Alan Makovsky
Turkey issued new rules for social media. That may mean that media censorship wasn’t working. In the NewsJul 30, 2020 Turkey issued new rules for social media. That may mean that media censorship wasn’t working. Max Hoffman and Alan Makovsky discuss how Turkey's move to effectively ban Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube is another step in the country's push to control the media. Jul 30, 2020 The Washington Post Max Hoffman, Alan Makovsky
Turkey’s Changing Media Landscape ReportJun 10, 2020 Turkey’s Changing Media Landscape Government censorship is rapidly reshaping how Turks get their news, with major implications for Turkish foreign policy, political polarization, and Erdoğan’s rule. Jun 10, 2020 Andrew O’Donohue, Max Hoffman, Alan Makovsky
Turkey’s Refugee Dilemma ReportMar 13, 2019 Turkey’s Refugee Dilemma Despite Turkish leaders’ frequent insistence that Syrian refugees will return home, privately, they seem to be preparing for the likelihood that most will remain permanently. Mar 13, 2019 Alan Makovsky
Turkey: Post-Election Human Rights and Strategies for Accountability In the NewsSep 26, 2018 Turkey: Post-Election Human Rights and Strategies for Accountability American Progress Senior Fellow Alan Makovsky briefs the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission on the recent constitutional amendments passed in Turkey that changed the nation from a parliamentary system to a highly centralized presidential system. Sep 26, 2018 Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Alan Makovsky
What Turkey’s Political Changes Mean for U.S.-Turkish Relations ReportJul 31, 2018 What Turkey’s Political Changes Mean for U.S.-Turkish Relations The United States should take a harder line with Turkey and begin to prepare for the potential implications of Erdoğan’s aggressive nationalism. Jul 31, 2018 Max Hoffman, Alan Makovsky, Michael Werz
Erdoğan Not Assured of First-Round Victory ArticleJun 14, 2018 Erdoğan Not Assured of First-Round Victory A major new poll ahead of Turkish elections shows sharp divisions among Turks about the president’s tenure and the vulnerability of Erdoğan and the government on the economy. Jun 14, 2018 John Halpin, Max Hoffman, Alan Makovsky, 1 More Michael Werz
Is Turkey Experiencing a New Nationalism? ReportFeb 11, 2018 Is Turkey Experiencing a New Nationalism? A new CAP study finds broad consensus among Turks about the dimensions of Turkish national identity and the nation's relationship to the rest of the world. Feb 11, 2018 John Halpin, Michael Werz, Alan Makovsky, 1 More Max Hoffman