Turkey announced it would regulate warship access to the Black Sea. Does that change Russia’s strategy? Howard Eissenstat - March 1, 2022 Turkey’s diplomatic balancing act may be behind this move
Turkey’s president insists on low interest rates. That could cost him politically, this research shows. David Steinberg - January 12, 2022 As Turkey slashed interest rates last year, the value of the Turkish lira plummeted
Greek and Turkish ships are playing chicken at sea. There’s already been one crash. Rachel Esplin Odell and Annelle Sheline - September 12, 2020 Here’s why international law doesn’t offer clear-cut solutions
‘Fake news’ methods change faster than Western governments can react. Here’s how to keep up. H. Akin Unver - August 13, 2020 Understanding how Russia, Turkey and the Gulf nations use disinformation could guide better safeguards against foreign interference
Russia and Turkey failed to mediate peace in Libya. What happens now? Tim Eaton - January 15, 2020 Will Western countries play a leading role in future talks?
Trump threatens ‘sanctions like they’ve never seen’ if Iraq evicts U.S. forces. Can Iraq do it? Stacie L. Pettyjohn - January 6, 2020 It’s likely that Iraq will expel U.S. forces.
Most Turks support the Syrian invasion. Here’s why. Tolga Sinmazdemir, Thomas Zeitzoff, and Anna Getmansky - October 24, 2019 New polls suggest that Turkish citizens have turned against Syrian refugees
Trump once talked of a ‘beautiful safe zone’ in Syria. But safe zones aren’t actually safe. Lionel Beehner - October 21, 2019 They can escalate conflicts, research shows.
Can the U.S. protect its nuclear weapons in Turkey? Todd Sechser and Matthew Fuhrmann - October 18, 2019 Here’s the backstory — and the downside of removing this nuclear cache.
Trump’s Syria announcement is a change of speed — not a change of direction Morgan Kaplan - October 8, 2019 The decision to remove U.S. troops from northern Syria may drive Kurds further from America’s political sphere, harm broader U.S. credibility in the region and lead to a resurgence of the Islamic State.
Here’s how pop culture woke Turkey’s disillusioned opposition on Friday Lisel Hintz - September 10, 2019 How rap is shaping protest in Turkey.
What Turkey’s purchase of a Russian air defense system means for the U.S. and NATO Jennifer Spindel - July 22, 2019 The alliance is far from thrilled about Turkey’s closer ties with Russia
Turkey’s ruling party is splintering. Here’s why. Yunus Orhan and John Reuter - July 18, 2019 Defections could be a bigger threat to Erdogan’s rule than the recent election losses
Why did Turkey buy Russian — not Western — missile defense systems? Selim Sazak - July 16, 2019 Here’s what you should know about the continued delivery of the missile defense system to the NATO member state.
Five lessons from the latest elections in Turkey Howard Eissenstat - June 25, 2019 The full repercussions of Sunday’s election may take years to fully understand, but some lessons are already clear.
Will Turkey’s president accept the country’s election results? Murat Somer - April 17, 2019 Opposition parties won local elections — but Erdogan is demanding ballot recounts.
Erdogan’s setback in Turkey’s local elections may not hurt him that much. This is why. Abdullah Aydogan - April 8, 2019 Ruling parties routinely bounce back from a poor showing.
Bashar al-Assad’s international rehabilitation has begun Christopher Phillips - January 5, 2019 [caption id="attachment_82196" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this Sept. 1, 2013, photo,
How authoritarian regimes use migration to exert ‘soft power’ in foreign policy Gerasimos Tsourapas - July 6, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75407" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has
Why Recep Erdogan is calling Turkish students ‘terrorists’ Lisel Hintz - April 12, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72082" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes
Russia is trying to limit its casualties in Syria. Here’s why that is bad for Syrian civilians. Lionel Beehner - March 28, 2018 [caption id="attachment_71523" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a
How Turkey’s outreach to its diaspora is inflaming tensions with Europe Ayca Arkilic - March 26, 2018 [caption id="attachment_71379" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on
What the Iran sanctions case in New York means for Turkey and Erdogan Kadir Yildirim - December 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66835" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Front pages of Turkish newspapers with
China is trying to pull Middle East countries into its version of NATO Jonathan Fulton - June 21, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60134" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The daily flag-lowering ceremony at sunset
Turkish President Erdogan arrives in D.C. tomorrow. Here’s what to watch for. Howard Eissenstat - May 15, 2017 There is a lot on the line for both Turkey
Here’s what Peru can teach Turkey about presidential power grabs Orçun Selçuk and Astrid Arrarás - May 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57637" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at
How Erdogan won more power but lost legitimacy in Turkey’s constitutional referendum Kadir Yildirim - April 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57004" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers
Turkey’s Kurdish conflict has surged again. Here is why. Mustafa Gurbuz - March 21, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55581" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Police arrest anti-government protesters on Nov. 4,
NATO members are supposed to be democratic. What happens when Turkey isn’t? Michael Poznansky and Keith Carter - October 13, 2016 [caption id="attachment_47719" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Obama shakes hands with Turkish
How do you forecast a coup? Don’t forget on-the-ground sources. Richard Gowan - July 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44462" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkey’s coup attempt was unusual, but not for the reasons you might expect Jonathan Powell and Curtis Bell - July 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44191" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An armed police officer stands guard
The dark side of the popular mobilization that stopped Turkey’s coup Lisel Hintz - July 21, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44239" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters hold Turkish flags during a
Why there are so many conspiracy theories about the Turkish coup Kimberly Guiler and Kristin Fabbe - July 19, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44063" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sits
Putin just sent Armenia MiG-29 fighters and military aid. Here are three key reasons why. Samuel Ramani - April 14, 2016 In February 2016, the Russian air force announced that MiG-29
Why Turkey’s authoritarian descent shakes up democratic theory Jason Brownlee - March 23, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37754" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers
Why are Syrian Kurds pivoting toward Moscow? Morgan Kaplan - February 12, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35630" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Members of the Syrian Kurdish People's
Why everyone in a network is important for movements – even the Slactivists! Sandra González-Bailón and Pablo Barberá - November 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32888" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Anti-government protesters chant slogans during a
The heinous consequences of Turkey’s polarization Lisel Hintz - October 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30678" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Police in Diyarbakir, Turkey, on October
Will Turkey’s recent election send the country back to the politically turbulent 1990s? Emre Erdoğan and David Wiltse - June 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25976" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Can Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip
Will Turkey's recent election send the country back to the politically turbulent 1990s? - June 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25976" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Can Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip
Why isn’t there an anti-Iran alliance? Gregory Gause - June 3, 2015 The Iranian flag flies in front of a UN building
Why isn't there an anti-Iran alliance? - June 3, 2015 The Iranian flag flies in front of a UN building
Is GREXIT a threat to Greece’s security? Ioannis Galariotis - May 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24202" align="aligncenter" width="630"] Greeks wave their national flag.
And the winner of Turkey’s presidential election is… populism Sezin Öney and Emre Erdoğan - August 8, 2014 Joshua Tucker: Continuing our series of Election Reports, the following
And the winner of Turkey's presidential election is… populism Sezin Öney and Emre Erdoğan - August 8, 2014 Joshua Tucker: Continuing our series of Election Reports, the following
‘No Opposition, No Democracy’ in Turkey’s elections Lisel Hintz - April 3, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="TOPSHOTS"] A man gestures during a
'No Opposition, No Democracy' in Turkey's elections Lisel Hintz - April 3, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="TOPSHOTS"] A man gestures during a
Erdoğan’s next moves Gonul Tol - April 2, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="EDITORIAL USE ONLY. AP PROVIDES ACCESS
Erdoğan's next moves Gonul Tol - April 2, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="EDITORIAL USE ONLY. AP PROVIDES ACCESS
Turkey’s silenced spring Turkuler Isiksel - March 24, 2014 Updated 4:29 p.m. This is a guest post by Turkuler
How an election may undermine democracy in Turkey Aaron Stein - March 21, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip
Protest and Democracy in Turkey Joshua Tucker - June 13, 2013 The following is a guest post from political scientist Daniel
Woman Has a Name Erik Voeten - June 5, 2013 The following guest post is by Duke political scientist Bahar
When Turkey was not Thriving Erik Voeten - June 4, 2013 Below is a guest post from Ceyda Erten, a former