Turkey, a Nation Stuck in Politicized, Primordial Worldviews
Turkish politics is dominated by amorphous questions of identity, rather than tangible questions of public policy.
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How New Is Turkey’s ‘New Nationalism’?
President Erdoğan has clearly expanded the place of Islam in Turkish society, but today's Turkish nationalism has deep historical roots.
Turkey’s ‘New Nationalism’ Amid Shifting Politics
Security threats and populist leadership have left Turkey in a defensive crouch and driven the emergence of a new, conservative nationalism.
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.
Potential Turkish Military Move on Afrin Risks Wider War
A Turkish military move on Syrian Kurdish forces in Afrin could spark fighting between Kurdish and Turkish-backed forces across northern Syria, with disastrous ramifications for all parties.
Turkey’s Parliament
There may be some room for meaningful parliamentary action under the vastly expanded executive power of the new Turkish presidential system.
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.
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.