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A Coup to End Coups in Turkey?
Commentary, 21 July 2016
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.
Tags: Turkey, International Security Studies, Military Personnel
Turkey's Failed Coup and Future Challenges
Commentary, 16 July 2016
Michael Stephens
A dramatic attempt by parts of Turkey’s armed forces to wrest control of the democratically elected government ended in failure after little more than a few hours. But Turkey’s biggest political challenges are only beginning.
Tags: Turkey, International Security Studies, Europe
The Routes Less Travelled: Irregular Migration to the EU
Commentary, 5 May 2016
As the EU–Turkey deal comes into effect, the likely result will be the emergence of new migratory routes, or the reactivation of older ones, such as the West African Route, which connects various countries to the Spanish Canary Islands.
Tags: Turkey, Terrorism and Conflict, Europe, Middle East and North Africa
Of Falcons and Fencers: Turkey Shoots Down a Russian Jet
Commentary, 24 November 2015
Justin Bronk
Whilst Russia and NATO argue about whether the Su-24 shot down did violate Turkish airspace, Russia has established form conducting such incursions.
Tags: Aerospace, Turkey, Russia, Military Sciences, Global Security Issues
The Pot Boils Over: Turkey and the Downed Russian Jet
Commentary, 24 November 2015
Michael Stephens
A clash between Turkey and Russia was perhaps inevitable. It is now important to make sure this crisis does not escalate or undermine Syria’s embryonic peace process.
Tags: Aerospace, Turkey, Russia, Syria, Global Security Issues
Book Review: The Southern Flank of NATO, 1951–1959
RUSI Journal, 9 November 2015
Jonathan Eyal
Jonathan Eyal reviews The Southern Flank of NATO, 1951–1959: Military Strategy of Political Stabilization, by Dionysios Chourchoulis
Tags: Turkey, United States, NATO, UK, Europe
Hong Kong After the District Council Elections: Will Anything Change?
Sir Michael Howard - A Tribute
Ukraine Talks: A Peaceful Outcome or a Peaceful Sellout?