Mosul Kidnappings Underline Failure of Erdoğan’s Middle East Policy
The Turkish prime minister tries to shift blame to the opposition, but it is his own foreign policy that has failed.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkey’s Erdoğan Wins Local Elections Marred by Irregularities
Despite his party’s victories, the local elections were hardly a vindication of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s rule.
Turkish Army’s Demand for Coup Retrial Is Dilemma for Erdoğan
The prime minister suddenly finds himself aligned with former foes against Turkey’s legal system.
Turkey’s Erdoğan Sees Foreign Plot in Corruption Probe
The Turkish leader calls for a “second independence war” to defeat his enemies.
Protests Strengthen Turkish Ruling Party, Opposition Feckless
Popular unrest will likely prevent the Turkish prime minister from assuming a more powerful presidency.
Protests Might Not Dislodge Erdoğan But Do Pose Challenge
The Turkish prime minister still enjoys broad support but his electoral coalition is fracturing.
Turkey Overplayed Hand, Irrelevant in Gaza Conflict
Recep Erdoğan’s bluster notwithstanding, Israel doesn’t really care about Turkey.
So Now Erdoğan Cares About Europe Again?
Turkish membership doesn’t seem likely so why is Erdoğan raising the stakes?
Turkey’s Erdoğan Warns Will Not Wait for Europe
The Turkish premier demands membership for his country within ten years’ time.
Erdoğan Does Not “Rule Out” Invasion of Syrian Kurdistan
Turkey’s prime minister warns that his forces may cross the border into Syria.
Erdoğan Woos Pakistanis and Teaches Them a Lesson
The Turkish model of moderate Islamism could be a model for Pakistan’s civilian leaders to rein in the army.
Diplomatic Crisis Between Iraq, Turkey Deepening
Turkish relations with Iraq’s Kurds and Sunnis anger the Shī’ah government in Baghdad.
Turkish Leader Urges Opening of Syrian Aid Corridors
Turkey urges “immediate” foreign intervention to stop the “bloodshed” in Syria.
Turkey’s Erdoğan: Israel “Shows No Mercy”
The Turkish prime minister criticized Israel in an interview with CNN. It’s his attempt to weather the Arab spring.
Turkish Ruling Party Expects Election Win
Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan can count on another landslide victory.