Turkey’s June 24 elections and the likely runoff will be determined by the opposition’s ability to stop Erdogan’s rigging attempts.
As Goes Fenerbahce, So Does Erdogan?
Uncanny parallels between one of Turkey’s top football clubs and the outcome of Turkey’s upcoming general elections.
Erdogan’s Hostage Diplomacy: Why We Need a Transatlantic Response
Only a strong and coordinated response can deter the Turkish president from continuing to use Western nationals as pawns to advance his political agenda.
The Serbia-Turkey-Russia Axis: Alarm Bells for Europe
Erdogan and Putin are working hard to undermine the EU’s and NATO’s strategic interests in the Balkans.
Russia’s Global Tourism
A steep decline from one of the biggest spenders after several bumpy years in global politics.
Albania Must Choose Between the EU and Turkey
Turkey’s President views the Balkan countries as easy prey. A close-up look at Albania’s future path.
How President Erdogan Is Turning Turkey Into Putin’s Russia
Erdogan is driving out business people and the well-educated – the economic forces he needs to achieve his goal of transforming the country into a great power.
Turkish-Russian-Iranian Summit: Limits to a Tripartite Entente
Putin has Turkey exactly where he wants it: As an upset NATO ally willing to break ranks with the alliance’s stance toward Russia.
Land of the Increasingly Non-Free
Many young democracies with flawed institutions are struggling not to slide backward. Turkey has failed.
“Army of Islam”: Erdogan’s Plot Against Israel
How many more sinister steps can Erdogan take before the EU and the U.S. recognize that he is a threat to Western strategic interests?























