What Are Turkey’s Red Lines in the Iran Conflict?
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is reluctant to get involved in the Iran War, fearing it would hurt his party’s chances in the next election.
Republican People's Party
Turkey’s Cabinet Reshuffle Sets the Stage for Its Next President
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan is laying the groundwork for a dynastic succession—and disposing of democratic institutions that might obstruct it.
Op-eds
Erdogan chooses the ayatollahs over the Iranian people
While Iranian protesters are being beaten, imprisoned, and killed by the Islamic Republic, Turkey’s government is busy running diplomatic interference for the mullahs. Ankara’s...
Op-eds
President Erdogan’s Decapitation of the Turkish Opposition
The US and NATO need to stand up for what remains of Turkey’s democracy.
Op-eds
Erhurman’s election a step towards peace, but beware of Ankara’s appetite
The election of the new Turkish-Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman in the recent presidential election is a blow to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ambitions on the island, but his cadre is far from...
Op-eds
Turkey’s Kurds and the Making of Erdoğan’s Autocracy
Turkey’s Kurdish political movement is unexpectedly emerging as a crucial partner in President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s ongoing drive to consolidate power and entrench autocratic rule. On...
Op-eds
A Turkey With No Elections?
On March 19, Turkish authorities arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu—President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s most serious political challenger. Imamoglu has served as mayor since 2019 and has defeated...
Op-eds
A bad week for the Muslim Brotherhood
Protests against Hamas and Turkey's president are roiling the Middle East.
Op-eds
‘Walk Across the Street’: Turkish Opposition Calls for Nationwide Boycotts of Pro-Erdogan Companies and Media
CHP Publishes List of Companies to Boycott: The leader of Turkey’s opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has called for a nationwide boycott of Turkish companies backing...
Flash Briefs
‘We’re Free People’: Protests Erupt in Turkey Over Arrest of Main Rival to Erdogan
Imamoglu Charged: Istanbul MayorEkrem Imamoglu, the main rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was formally arrested on March 23 and charged with corruption. Imamoglu,...
Flash Briefs
Turkey Cracks Down on Demonstrators Protesting Arrest of Istanbul Mayor
Arrests of Demonstrators: Turkish authorities arrested more than 100 protesters after thousands of Turkish citizens demonstrated throughout March 19 and March 20 against the politically...
Flash Briefs
Turkey Arrests Presidential Candidate Ekrem Imamoglu
It was, according to Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party, a “coup against our next president.” In the early hours of March 19, Turkish police arrested Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of...
Policy Briefs
Erdoğan’s fourth term, brought to you courtesy of Turkey’s Kurds?
Under current provisions, Turkey’s president can only hold office for two five-year terms
Op-eds
Turkey’s Erdoğan reigns supreme at hypocrisy and double-speak
Erdoğan’s stance on the Gaza war is a façade, built on lies
Op-eds
Turkey Initiates Trade War With Israel
Turkey announced on April 9 that it would ban certain exports to Israel until Jerusalem declares a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Ankara claimed that it put the ban in place after...
Flash Briefs
Post-Erdogan Turkey Is Finally Here
Last weekend’s elections offer a first glimpse of a political future beyond the reigning strongman.
Op-eds
How Turkey’s opposition media empowers Erdoğan
Complicity in perpetuating authoritarian rule has many faces. Undemocratic governance is propped up by politicians and big businesses as well as a complacent media ecosystem and...
Op-eds
Erdogan is Here to Stay
The Turkish president has adopted a transactional policy with the West. Washington should respond in kind.
Op-eds
How Turkey’s opposition elite enabled Erdoğan and misled voters
Public intellectuals' unwillingness to own faults entrenches Erdogan's rule
Op-eds
Why Did Erdogan Win?
The opposition chose the wrong candidate and ran a poor campaign.