Why Europe ignores the warnings on Turkey’s democratic decline
The E.U.-Turkey relationship is more transactional than ever.
A Turkish court sentenced Erdogan’s rival to prison. That could backfire.
If the conviction stands, Istanbul’s popular mayor couldn’t run for president in 2023. But voters sometimes rebel against efforts to subvert democracy.
Afghanistan’s women in exile continue to push for equality
Activists and former politicians put pressure on the international community regarding concerns over key women’s rights
Turkey announced it would regulate warship access to the Black Sea. Does that change Russia’s strategy?
Turkey’s diplomatic balancing act may be behind this move
A Turkish pop video went viral. Is it just a catchy song — or an anthem for the opposition?
The ambiguity of music and lyrics can cleverly communicate dissent, our research finds
Does Putin really want regime change in Ukraine?
The research suggests this rarely works. But countries keep trying anyway.
Protesters are angry that Turkey withdrew from a women’s rights convention. Will it hurt women’s rights?
Our research reveals that Erdoğan’s rhetoric and actions can change Turkish attitudes on gender.
Will the pandemic spark a religious revival in the Muslim world?
A new survey measures economic stress and religiosity levels in five countries
Turkey issued new rules for social media. That may mean that media censorship wasn’t working.
More Turks have been getting their news online
Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia is a mosque again. Do Turkish citizens want Erdogan to restore the caliphate?
Even if Erdogan wanted to restore the ancient caliphate, he would need public support to succeed.