The Turkey-NATO Deal On Sweden Is A Disaster
“The reality is that Stoltenberg’s deal kicks the can down the road but does nothing to dissuade Turkey from repeating its behavior on...
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The Elephant in the Room
‘It is uncertain whether Turkey, at the NATO summit in Vilnius, will maintain its opposition to Sweden’s membership. Whatever the...
Turkey’s Delicate Balancing Act Between NATO and Russia
‘Turkey’s troubled economy, burdened with foreign debt, adds to the significance of potential repercussions, such as the ongoing case...
Hakan Fidan: Erdoğan’s Successor?
‘At 54, the former head of the secret services has a rare advantage in Turkey: He knows not only the army from the inside, but also the...
Sweden’s NATO Dilemma and Turkey
‘Erdoğan, emboldened by an unprecedented third election victory, is more intent than ever on pursuing policies that challenge not only...
Turkey’s Post-election Relations With Allies: Four Priorities
It is well understood that Turkey remains governed by an ultra-presidential regime and that a resumption of dialogue between some Western...
Time for the EU to ‘Work With’ Erdoğan Again?
‘Erdoğan has been re-elected, and this must be an opportunity for the EU to take another broad look at its relationship with Turkey. For...
Turkey’s Rights Violations Cast a Shadow on the Council of Europe
Possible sanctions include deprivation of voting rights in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), suspension of its...
Is Erdoğan Barking Up the Wrong Tree?
‘There is no logical reason why Cyprus should not serve as the conduit for the transport of Eastern Mediterranean gas via Turkey to...
Relief Over Erdoğan’s Victory in Turkic Republics
Turkey and Central Asia have found their groove recently. Growing trade, emerging military cooperation, new transport routes, and...