Why a ‘No’ Win at Referendum is the Best Option for Erdogan
April 20, 2017 6 min. read

Few analysts have looked at the effects on Erdogan’s future – and that of the Turkish state – if the final votes tip the polls towards the ‘No’ option.

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Turkey’s Syrian Blowback
January 14, 2017 6 min. read

The current Turkish struggle with IS is a complete reversal from the early years of the Syrian civil war, when Turkey supported opposition against Assad.

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Demonstrations denote divided Turkey
June 7, 2013 3 min. read

In a country where two continents meet and empires have risen and fallen for millenia, Turkey continues to struggle with its contrasts. A predominantly Muslim country with a secular government, a growing economy increasingly influenced by capitalism but with a recent rise in conservative tendencies. Last weekend protesters took to the streets, accusing the government […]

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Editor’s Murder Verdict Sparks Public Outrage in Turkey
January 19, 2012 1 min. read

  The verdict in a five year-old murder in Turkey is causing a serious public outcry. 18 people were accused in a lengthy trial over the killing of newspaper editor Hrant Dink, and only 2 were sentenced to punishment of any kind. According to Turkish media, the decision is considered bogus by the public because […]

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