Pre-election Mood in Turkey: Disillusionment with Erdogan, Skepticism Towards the Opposition
‘Kilicdaroglu’s economic platform is a return to orthodox monetary policy and central bank independence. Beyond that, the opposition...
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Greece-Turkey Relations in a New Environment
“Current tensions between Greece and Turkey have historical precedent, but must also be understood as part of a scorched-earth...
What Could a Kılıçdaroğlu Victory Mean for the EU?
The EU must prepare for the real possibility of an opposition win in Turkey after 20 years of AKP rule. Whether in the first round on May...
Is Turkey Secular?
“The state has an official religion, Sunni Islam. The Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) is one of the most important...
Bitte Hammargren: “If Erdoğan Fails to Win, He Might End Up in Court”
Photo Credit | Stefan Bladh Bitte Hammargren’s new book, “Never-Ending Drama: Turkey at 100,” (Drama Utan Slut: Turkiet 100 år)...
Biden Must Tell Erdogan to Stop Targeting US Partners
Turkey is suspected of having carried out a drone strike inside of Iraqi Kurdistan that almost killed the leader of the Syrian...
Angry Youth Voters Will Define the Outcome of the Election
“The fate of this election will be determined by the mass of 3-5 million voters, half of whom are young and angry at the tides at the...
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...
Steven Cook: ‘Never Count Erdoğan Out’
Steven Cook is the Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. He’s the author of several...
Turkey’s Drone Attack is a Challenge for Biden
“Picking a fight with both the SDF and the US so close to the election is a brazen play for support from Turkish nationalists. The...