Turkey and Europe: A Great Irony of History
‘Until a decade ago, European democracies such as Sweden and the Netherlands, set norms that helped reform Turkey into a more liberal...
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NATO, EU Prepare to Co-exist With a Dictator
None of Turkey’s former allies in the West are now pursuing any democracy talk with Ankara. Instead, democracies are busy finding ways to...
How the EU Should Deal with Post-election Turkey
A long period of turbulence is probably be unavoidable, and building a constructive relationship will remain challenging. The EU’s key...
Turkish Election Scenarios and Potential Consequences
There are two scenarios following the elections. The first is that Erdoğan will remain in power, potentially somewhat restrained by...
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...
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...