Turkey Program
About
For decades, Turkey was a vital, reliable partner of the United States: a Muslim-majority republic committed to secular governance and the rule of law, working closely with America and the West as a trusted NATO ally. Since the rise of the Islamist-rooted Justice and Development Party (AKP) to power in 2002, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s subsequent consolidation of one-man rule, Turkey has become a far more difficult and challenging partner. Its foreign policies are increasingly at odds with the West. Meanwhile, at home, the government has engaged in a systematic crackdown on press freedom, the rule of law, and human rights.
FDD’s Turkey program seeks to inform policymakers and the American public about the AKP’s dangerous policies that have risked Turkish and Western security. This includes Turkey’s support for Islamist policies at home and abroad, and even jihadist activities. FDD seeks to help Washington manage its relationship with an increasingly troubling partner.
The program is chaired by Eric Edelman, former U.S. ambassador to Turkey. FDD advisor John Hannah provides additional guidance. The program is staffed by senior vice president for research Jonathan Schanzer.
FDD’s Turkey Program enjoys the support and guidance from a board of advisors. These seasoned policy makers and Turkey analysts help shape our work.
Experts
Eric S. Edelman
- Turkey
Aykan Erdemir
- Turkey
- Kurds
John Hannah
Jonathan Schanzer
- Palestinian Politics
- Iran
- Iran Sanctions
- Iran Global Threat Network
- Hezbollah
- Iran-backed Terrorism
- Turkey
- Jihadism
- Sanctions and Illicit Finance
Turkey Program Board of Advisors
Products
Local Elections Will Soon Decide Turkey’s Future
If Recep Erdogan’s party wins back the country’s biggest cities, big shifts in Turkish politics could follow.
Foreign Policy
Why is Erdogan Meeting With Mahmoud Abbas?
Policy Brief
Turkey's Erdoğan Silences Critics with “FETO” Terrorist Label
For 10 years, the Gulen movement has been synonymous with terrorism
Global Voices
Biden Administration Foreign Policy Tracker: March
Policy Tracker
The U.S. Should Sanction Mohammed Mushanish
Townhall
Events
Turkey: A Sanctuary for Terrorist Entities & Illicit Finance
March 8, 2024 | 11:15 am
Eastern Mediterranean at a Crossroads: The Future of Regional Integration and Alliances
February 12, 2024 | 12:30 pm