The European Union and Turkey in 2017: Move On or Apart?
It is time for the EU to take a hard-line approach when it comes to human rights and democracy within Turkey and, at the same time, more strongly emphasize continued engagement.
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Trends in Turkish Civil Society
Despite tremendous government pressure, Turkey’s vibrant civil society has the potential to help the country confront deep political and social problems.
Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in Turkey
Trump’s national security adviser may have pushed to delay a key military offensive against the Islamic State because it would upset Turkey, without revealing that he was on Turkey’s payroll throughout the campaign.
Trump’s First 100 Days in the Middle East
While President Trump has so far largely held off on his most reckless policy ideas, his first 100 days show both surprising continuity and troubling shifts that could undercut U.S. interests.
Erdoğan’s Proposal for an Empowered Presidency
Turks will vote April 16 in a referendum on proposed constitutional amendments that would greatly enhance the power of the presidency and reinforce Turkey’s democratic decline.
Turkey After the July Coup Attempt
The July 15 coup attempt was deeply traumatic for Turkey, but that does not justify President Erdoğan’s many disturbing postcoup actions.
The Process Behind Turkey’s Proposed Extradition of Fethullah Gülen
The most high-profile extradition request in recent history may shape Turkey’s relationship with the United States.
Turkey 2023: Four Profiles of Modern Turkey
This minidocumentary explores the challenges and opportunities that Turkey faces ahead of the 100th anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's founding of the modern republic.
Turkey’s Path to Prosperity in 2023
Structural reform to education, the judiciary, and regulatory authorities can help Turkey unlock its potential and achieve its ambitious economic goals.
Turkey-Iran Relations
For Turkey and Iran to move away from their destructive regional confrontation and toward stability, they need to return to their previous policy of selective cooperation, compartmentalization, and mediation.
Emerging Threats and New Trends in Turkish Foreign Policy
Turkey is set to downsize its foreign policy ambitions and reduce its confrontational style in regional politics.
Turkey’s Digital Divides
Turkey’s political and social conditions hinder the internet’s ability to improve economic growth, government efficiency, and democratic participation.
Is Erdoğan Holding Europe Hostage?
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wants to use Turkey’s migrant deal with the European Union to achieve his goals in Syria and force Europe to accept his authoritarian streak.
The Crisis in Turkish-Russian Relations
Turkey’s downing of a Russian jet ended an unusual period of Turkish-Russian détente and limited Ankara’s options in Syria.
Turkey at the Heart of the Storm
While the European Union grapples with a refugee crisis and the United States leads the charge against the Islamic State, only Turkey is on the front lines of both crises.