Yet another example of Turkey’s hostage taking to achieve diplomatic goals approach. Remember Ankara resisting Sweden’s NATO membership to force the country to expel so-called PKK Read More...
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Your companion in understanding Turkish macroeconomics and politics
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Your indispensable guide on Turkish politics and economics
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Aspiring to be your electronic library on Turkey's economy and politics
Introducing Our Turkey Research Services
Murat Ucer and Atilla Yesilada have been collaborating to provide research about Turkish economy, politics and policy, including on selected topics such as banking, energy and regulatory issues to New York based global research firm, GlobalSource Partners (GSP). Istanbulanalytics is an independent research platform, where they display their products and select articles/research about the country...
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Turkey’s uniquely complex operating environment with its rapidly changing economic and political parameters renders analytical assistance to decision making indispensable. With our 50 years of combined experience in economic, policy and regulatory research, we firmly believe we can add value to your understanding of and business operations in Turkey...
Turkey in the Foreign Press
Guldenay Sonumut: Elite French schools in Turkey threatened by political spat
05Nov2024
Source: Turkey Recap
The Economist: Turkey could soon strike a historic peace deal with the Kurds
02Nov2024
Source: The Economist
DEVLET BAHCELI, the leader of Turkey’s biggest nationalist party, has made a career out of opposing concessions to the country’s 15m-strong Kurdish minority. The only solution to Turkey’s Read More...
Atilla's Musings
Between Activism and Isolationism: What to Expect From Trump’s Middle East Policy
19Nov2024
Although the United States has long sought to reduce its involvement in the Middle East, the looming threat of regional war, opportunities arising from the Abraham Accords and Iran’s weakened Read More...
Adam Samson: Corporate Turkey’s patience in economic reboot wanes
01Aug2024
He is so right, Turkish businesses are cry babies. Coddled for years by Erdogan with easy credit, cheap TL and tax forebearance, they are simply awe-struck by the modest damage to financial Read More...
Murat's Musings
Turkey GDP: Growth trends and economic forecasts for 2025
11Nov2024
An excellent primer for Turkey novices Economic challenges Despite its robust growth, Turkey’s economy faces several significant challenges. High inflation remains a persistent issue, with Read More...
Update on Turkey’s economy with Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek
28Oct2024
Minister Şimşek will discuss Turkey’s progress and the challenges that remain at the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at Brookings. Prior to joining the Erdoğan administration, Read More...
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