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
Turkey Approves Finland’s NATO Membership
Flash Brief
No US-Turkey Rapprochement Is Possible Under Erdogan
The Turkish president has morphed into an opponent of democratic governance.
Defense One
Turkey's Erdogan grasps desperately for Kurdish votes
Washington Examiner
Turkey’s Opposition Picks Candidate to Challenge Erdogan
Flash Brief
Turkey’s Crimes Against Humanity Under ICC Spotlight
Townhall
Events
Turkey After Erdogan
March 9, 2023 |
Towards a Greater Eastern Mediterranean: Opportunities for Strategic Integration in the Region
February 6, 2023 | 10:45 am