Aykan Erdemir, Author at The Globalist

U.S. Sanctions on Turkish Ministers Require Recalibration

By Aykan Erdemir and Gonul Tol, August 10, 2018 in Global HotSpots

Additional designations of Erdogan’s cronies would hurt the Turkish strongman’s warchest.

Turkish Elections: A Win That Cannot Be Stolen

By Aykan Erdemir, June 23, 2018 in Global HotSpots

Turkey’s June 24 elections and the likely runoff will be determined by the opposition’s ability to stop Erdogan’s rigging attempts.

Erdogan’s Hostage Diplomacy: Why We Need a Transatlantic Response

By Aykan Erdemir and Eric S. Edelman, June 4, 2018 in Rethinking Europe, Global HotSpots

Only a strong and coordinated response can deter the Turkish president from continuing to use Western nationals as pawns to advance his political agenda.

Catholic Church in Turkey Attacked – Again

By Aykan Erdemir, March 11, 2018 in Global HotSpots

Turkey’s culture of impunity continues to make Christians an attractive target for hate crimes.

Turkey’s Latest Scapegoats: Christians

By Aykan Erdemir, November 20, 2016 in Global HotSpots

Is the ruling Islamist-rooted AKP party in Turkey intimidating Turkish Christians?

After the Coup: Backlash Against Turkey’s Minorities

By Aykan Erdemir, August 22, 2016 in Global HotSpots

The failed coup has sparked a wave of hatred and violence against religious minorities for their supposed “complicity” in the incident.

The Creeping Pakistanization of Turkey?

By Aykan Erdemir, July 9, 2016 in Global Pairings

The dangerous effects of Erdogan’s ill-fated strategy toward ISIS.

EU Refugee Crisis: Turkey as an Effective Partner?

By Aykan Erdemir, March 6, 2016 in Rethinking Europe, Global HotSpots

Appeasing Erdogan’s Turkey without regard for European values won’t create an effective border.