Turkey

Turkish Foreign Policy: Ankara Seeks to Take Advantage of Regional Rivalries

Guney Yildiz

Turkey’s new foreign policy will see Ankara favouring closer ties with the US and Russia, and orienting away from Europe towards the Middle East.

Turkish Stream Natural Gas Pipeline Deal Signed – But Obstacles Remain

Sijbren de Jong

Russia and Turkey’s decision to build a natural gas pipeline can upend energy supply calculations in southern Europe. But the plans still face some fundamental regulatory and financial hurdles.

Turkey: What Hides Behind a Failed Coup Attempt

Francesco F Milan

Although unsuccessful, July’s attempted coup will affect Turkey for years to come.

The Syrian Conflict and the Quirks of Turkish–Iranian Ties

Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi

As Turkey has progressively increased its involvement in the war in Syria, the Iranian leadership’s reaction has been mixed – a result of the different views within Tehran about the future direction of the relationship with Turkey. This internal debate will intensify as the possibility of establishing no-fly zones in Syria has been endorsed by the US.

"“As of yet, no US or European political establishment agrees with Ankara’s claims on Gülen, and the United States has made it clear that no extradition will take place without the provision of indisputable evidence of direct culpability. Despite Ankara’s claims to have provided such, [Washington] as yet disagrees, and that impasse is unlikely to disappear any time soon.” "

The West is Supporting Terrorism against Turkey, claims Erdoğan

A Coup to End Coups in Turkey?

The coup in Turkey failed because the plotters had no communications strategy and unclear political objectives. While another military coup seems unlikely, if President Erdogan wants to keep support internally and internationally he needs to restrict the retribution against the armed forces.