Turkey
Syrian Refugees in Turkey Need Better Access to Formal Jobs
Kemal Kirisci, Gokce Uysal Kolasin Mon, Jul 22, 2019, 8:00 AM
It would help refugees make a living and be an asset to the Turkish economy.
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Why is Turkey Betting on Russia?
Galip Dalay Fri, Jul 19, 2019, 10:16 AM
Ankara and Moscow have grown closer through the Syrian civil war. Now Russia is driving a wedge between Turkey and the U.S.
Turkey
Erdoğan’s Tactical Gamble in Istanbul Proves a Strategic Mistake
Kemal Kirisci, Omer Taspinar Mon, Jul 8, 2019, 10:04 AM
The opposition candidate for mayor of Istanbul came out of a second election with a resounding victory.
Turkey
Protestors’ Suit Against Turkey Tests the Limits of JASTA
Ingrid Wuerth Tue, Jun 18, 2019, 4:32 PM
Two different groups of protesters have brought civil suits against Turkey in response to violence by Turkish security officials outside the ambassador’s residence in Washington, D.C. They have a surprisingly strong, if unconvincing, argument.
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Turkey and the New Scramble for Africa: Ottoman Designs or Unfounded Fears?
Zach Vertin Sun, May 19, 2019, 10:00 AM
Erdogan has been assertive in the Horn of Africa and the Gulf states are taking notice.
Turkey
The F-35 Dispute and Tensions in the U.S.-Turkey Relationship
Jarod Taylor Thu, May 2, 2019, 8:00 AM
The United States has taken several escalatory steps in recent months to suspend delivery of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. If the dispute escalates and the U.S. cancels the transfer or removes Turkey from the F-35 production program, a range of legal issues could result.
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What International Law Tells Us About the Khashoggi Investigation
Scott R. Anderson Mon, Oct 15, 2018, 10:31 AM
Turkey is not doing everything it can to investigate Khashoggi’s disappearance. The reason why has everything to do with the United States.
Turkey
When Strongmen Fight: The U.S. and Turkey Need Diplomats to Resolve Their Leaders’ Dispute
Amanda Sloat Fri, Sep 21, 2018, 12:10 PM
Disagreement over a jailed pastor has devolved into a personal fight between two strongmen, adding significant strain to relations between Turkey and the United States.
Turkey
How to Read Turkey’s Election Results
Kemal Kirisci Mon, Jun 25, 2018, 4:45 PM
Erdogan appears to have won a mandate to assume expanded presidential powers.
Turkey
Does Turkey’s Opposition Have a Chance at Beating Erdoğan’s AKP in June?
Kemal Kirisci, Kutay Onayli Fri, Jun 8, 2018, 8:14 AM
The architects of Turkey's expanded presidential powers haven't though through the consequences of a divided executive and parliament, but it's a real possibility.