Turkey Targets Islamic State, Keeps Eye on Kurds
Turkey carries out its first strikes against the Islamic State in Syria and goes after Kurdish militants at the same time.
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Turkey Denies Planning Syria Incursion to Block Kurds
Turkey denies plans to send troops into northern Syria but does beef up its military presence on the border.
Turkey Planning Invasion to Stave Off Kurdish State
Turkey plans to send troops thirty kilometers deep into Syria to stop Kurds from forming their own state there.
Turkish Nationalists Kingmakers in New Parliament
Turkey’s far-right Nationalist Movement Party now holds the balance of power in parliament.
Kurds Deny Turkey’s Ruling Party Majority
In a setback for President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey’s ruling Islamist party loses its majority in parliament.
Turkish Election Outcome Hinges on Kurdish Minority
A minority of Kurdish voters will decide if Recep Tayyip Erdoğan can make his presidency more powerful.
Arabs, Turkey Coordinate Syrian War Efforts
American policy may have compelled the Arabs and Turks to set aside their differences in Syria.
It’s Time to Call Out Turkey’s Leaders for What They Are
The Islamists ruling Turkey are antisemitic bullies.
Improving Russian-Turkish Relations a Threat to the West
Turkey can check Russian ambitions in the Black Sea or allow it to dominate the Caucasus.
Dutch Reject Turkey’s Accusations of Racism
The Dutch reject as “inappropriate” and “bizarre” Turkish accusations of racism.
Iraq, Turkey Bury Hatchet in Face of Islamic State
Threatened by Islamist militants, Iraq and Turkey say they will improve intelligence and security cooperation.
Don’t Blame Turkey for “Dragging Its Feet” in Syria
Expecting Turkey to aid Kurdish separatists without a plan to remove Bashar Assad is unreasonable.
As Allies Battle Islamists, Turkey Still Focused on Defeating Assad
Turkey supports the campaign against the Islamic State but insists Bashar Assad is part of the problem.
Erdoğan Victory Reinforces Turkey’s Islamization
The Turkish leader could use his election victory to marginalize opponents, further polarizing society.
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.