Turkish Referendum Passes: Erdogan Solidifies Power
Turks went to the polls on Sunday and voted “Yes” in Turkey’s constitutional referendum by a margin of just over 51 percent to nearly 49 […] More
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Turkey's Diplomatic Collision Course
Twelve people have been detained in connection with the New Year’s night club gun attack in Istanbul that left 39 people dead. Islamic State has […] More
Ankara's Influence: Asset or a Liability?
The Mosul operation, launched on October 17, has once again highlighted the complicated nature of Turkey’s involvement in the fight against the Islamic State (IS). […] More
Syrian Refugees: Ankara’s Trump Card Against Europe
In March of this year, Turkey came to an agreement with the European Union (EU) on Syrian migration. In return for $6 billion in aid […] More
Despite Coup Failure, Turkish Democracy Still at Risk
One week after the failed military coup took place in Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has taken significant steps to consolidate his power, firing thousands […] More
Erdogan's Weathervane Foreign Policy
On June 27, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Turkey would be normalizing relations with Israel and Russia. This 180-degree policy shift came after his […] More
You Can’t Start and Stop Jihadism at Will
The coordinated terrorist attack at the international airport in Istanbul on Tuesday is the latest in a rash of deadly attacks that have struck Turkey […] More