Turkey

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.

Turkey's Failed Coup and Future Challenges

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.

The Routes Less Travelled: Irregular Migration to the EU

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.

Of Falcons and Fencers: Turkey Shoots Down a Russian Jet

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.

The Pot Boils Over: Turkey and the Downed Russian Jet

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.

Book Review: The Southern Flank of NATO, 1951–1959

Jonathan Eyal

Jonathan Eyal reviews The Southern Flank of NATO, 1951–1959: Military Strategy of Political Stabilization, by Dionysios Chourchoulis