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Will the Freedom Flotilla, Now in Istanbul, Reach Gaza?

The Freedom Flotilla, carrying thousands of tons of humanitarian aid for Gaza, is awaiting departure from a Turkish port. Will Turkey stand up to the US State Department and allow it to set sail? If it does, will Israel allow...

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This Is Why Turkey Won’t Make It Into the EU

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Turkey Killed Iraqi Civilians—Where Is the Uproar?

Turkey has been waging an air war against militants in...

August 24, 2023
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Erdoğan’s Shrewd Rhetoric on the Turkish Economy

High inflation is damaging the Turkish economy. Yet slashing interest...

June 27, 2023
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With Erdoğan’s Victory, Turkey’s Startling Slide Into Authoritarianism Continues

Erdoğan has steadily allocated more power to himself. By modifying...

June 22, 2023
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The Bottom Line: Kemalism Just Won’t Win

Western observers have been surprised by another win for Turkey’s...

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June 6, 2023
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April 14, 2023
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Turkey’s Timely Elections: Erdoğanism Without Erdoğan Now?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been the country’s most...

March 2, 2023
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February 9, 2023
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August 29, 2022
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