What the Hell Just Happened to Turkey?
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wanted an executive Turkey, headed by him. He got it. Here is how.
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Erdoğan Asks Turks to Jump Off a Cliff with Him
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has already made Turkey into an autocratic state. Now he wants even more power.
Erdoğan Huffs and Puffs, But Balks at Sanctions Against Dutch
The Turkish leader makes a lot of noise, but has not followed up on his threat of economic sanctions.
Dutch, Turks in Row After Ministers Barred from Campaigning
Relations sink to a low after the Dutch bar two Turkish ministers from campaigning in the country.
The Future of the Middle East is Turkey, Iran and Islamic Socialism
Turkey and Iran are the region’s natural hegemons. Islam and socialism provide the necessary social glue.
Syria’s Endgame
Syria could become a patchwork of Russian, Turkish and American-backed enclaves.
Erdoğan’s Blowback: How Personal Ambitions Plunged Turkey into Crisis
The Turkish president played with fire in Syria and undermined democracy at home. And he’s not done yet.
2016 in Geopolitical Review
2016 was a good year for authoritarians and delivered blow after blow to liberal democracy.
Andrei G. Karlov Is Not Franz Ferdinand
Geopolitics shape events, not the other way around. The assassination does not upset Russo-Turkish relations.
After Mosul Falls, What Then?
The Iranians, Russians, Saudis and Turks are all jockeying for influence in Iraq while America looks on wearily.
Sensing American Disinterest, Egypt and Turkey Reach Out to Russia
Rather than assume more responsibility themselves, some middle powers are switching patrons.
Turkey Goes into Syria, Or How to Influence People with Tanks
Turkey’s first priority is stopping Kurdish separatism. Longer term, it is looking at gaining regional influence.
Turkey’s Intervention in Syria: Why and Why Now?
Why did Turkey chose this moment to drive a wedge between Islamic State and Kurdish militants in Syria?
Why Turkey Is Drifting from the West
Turkish and Western interests have diverged since the Soviet Union collapsed.
Turkey Coup Continues Destabilization Spiral in Black Sea
The coup attempt in Turkey is the latest in a series of events that have undermined stability in the region.
