The Writing on the Wall
“Like the French walled city of Carcassonne when besieged, which threw food over the walls to show it could hold out, Turkey’s Central...
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How Many Years Will It Take for the Turkish Economy to Recover?
“If our problem was only to reduce inflation and recover the current account deficit, it would not be difficult for us to get out of...
Whoever Wins, Turkey’s Economy Is Heading for a Crash
“An economic balloon filled with easy money is no different than a real one filled with helium: If you keep inflating it, it will...
A Dead End Awaits Turkey the Day After the Elections
One would think that those who ask “Crisis? What crisis?” would soon realize that the magicians who turn stones into gold are the stuff...
If Erdoğan Rigs the Elections…
“It is widely expected that Ankara will ratify Sweden’s NATO membership bid. But that by itself may not be enough to lift congressional...
Why Turkey Might Sell Drones to Egypt
Improved diplomatic relations with Egypt could lead to drone sales. There is precedent in the region. Turkey and Egypt could soon normalize...
U.S. Sanctions Turkish Entities for Aiding Russian War Effort
While Turkey emphasizes its ongoing commitment to helping Ukraine, Turkish entities continue to defy Western sanctions against Russia,...
The EU Needs a Policy Consensus About a Post-election Turkey
For EU institutions divided over the wisdom of Turkish accession, President Erdoğan’s hostility towards the West has made it easier to...
“Cautious Pessimism:” Turkish Elections and The Way Forward After Erdogan
Below is an edited transcription of the recent Foundation for Defense of Democracies event, “Turkey After Erdogan,” transcribed and...