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 Open to Hosting Syrian Leader for Normalization Talks
Flash Brief
Maybe nobody lost Turkey, NATO should stop pretending nothing is wrong
Ekathimerini
Biden Administration Foreign Policy Tracker: July
Policy Tracker
Finance Watchdog Removes Turkey From Grey List Despite Ongoing Support for Hamas
Flash Brief
Iran’s FM warns Israel in talks with Turkey’s FM
The details of the conversation were reported in Iranian state media Press TV and al-Mayadeen, which is pro-Iranian. The reports indicate this is an important development
The Jerusalem Post
Events
Turkey’s Local Elections: Outcome and Implications
April 3, 2024 | 11:00 am
Turkey: A Sanctuary for Terrorist Entities & Illicit Finance
March 8, 2024 | 11:15 am