For a decade we —a small group of concerned journalists in...
‘Iran is deeply frustrated by Turkey’s growing trade and energy...
‘Turkey is obviously free to follow its own trajectory. What...
‘Many Syrians see the Turkish cultural centres as part of a more...
Instead of a genuine admission of defeat and soul-searching, the...
“Kemalism could not change the path of the main stream. Now...
‘By announcing his candidacy, İmamoğlu put his entire political...
The secular segment of society has a historical responsibility at...
‘The report by the MLSA found that only 18, or 39.1 %, of...
“For days now, we see double-dyed figures of the CHP mumble...
‘Before a confused and/or aloof set of allies, President Erdoğan...
‘The appearance of democracy, reflected in elections contested by...
‘The foundation for Sweden’s capitulation was laid at the NATO...
‘Until a decade ago, European democracies such as Sweden and the...
None of Turkey’s former allies in the West are now pursuing any...
‘It is uncertain whether Turkey, at the NATO summit in Vilnius,...
As Clinton predicted, Turkey’s future has and will be...
‘The Turkish government is unlikely to ease up on its domestic...
The TAF remains the sole organized military institution responsible...
Possible sanctions include deprivation of voting rights in the...
In the end, the sharp demise of Turkey’s main opposition party, the...
‘A mass “de-politicisation” among oppositional social...
‘A deeper look at the opposition’s record reveals an ugly truth....
‘Not only did the regime win again, thanks to its electoral...
Other than — rightly — asking for Kılıçdaroğlu’s...
‘Erdoğan now has two priorities: to chart a...
Under Erdoğan, Turkey has become an authoritarian state where almost...
If in the course of three years—despite COVID restrictions—more...
In his first speech in Istanbul on the night of his election,...
Turkey’s regime has changed – arguably and most likely...
For a journalist, this is the ultimate story. But for any citizen of...
A close look reveals an all-encompassing fascist politics that is...
Erdoğan may have destroyed the dream of a democratic future, but his...
“Erdoğan is not judged by or valued for his performance, but as...
The phone calls ceased. Social media communities fell silent. It was...
Erdoğan’s instrumentalization of the state was crucial in...
The narrative emerging among the more nationalistic elements of...
I cannot say who will win this election. But I am confident that...
“Like the French walled city of Carcassonne when besieged, which...
“My concern is that Atatürkism will be seen as an antidote to...
Many pundits see the upcoming elections—quite rightly—as...
As we approach what is seen as an existential referendum “the...
“On May 14, the liquidation of this regime seems...
“Excitement is building among supporters of Turkey’s...
“It is unrealistic to expect that—even if it gains control of...
The question that Turkish voters face is which one...
“The centennial of the Republic is not a celebratory...
“This election is more of a choice over the fate of Erdoğan...
“Current tensions between Greece and Turkey have historical...
Photo Credit | Stefan Bladh Bitte Hammargren’s new book,...
For EU institutions divided over the wisdom of Turkish accession,...
“Picking a fight with both the SDF and the US so close to the...
“Turkish society has proven resilient in the face of creeping...
Recent earthquakes have raised the stakes of an already fraught...
Journalism requires skepticism and a willingness to pursue stories...
‘The AKP leadership’s dismantling of military tutelage does not...
‘Aside from inflaming tensions with Israel and perhaps sparking a...
‘In the same way Atatürk dragged Turkey struggling and screaming...
‘The Turkish president, who celebrated the 100th anniversary of the...
‘Turkey’s geography and membership in NATO have long given the...
Secretary Antony Blinken just completed a tour of countries in the...