Atilla's Musings
‘Justice March’ spawns unique coalition in Turkey
Source:al Monitor Date:15Jul2017
Opposition leader K. Kilicdaroglu’s “justice march” certainly galvanized the anti-Erdogan front, but can he maintain the energy until the next elections? This article
Gulen is facing extradition by Trump – so he should read up about his country
Source:The Independent Date:13Jul2017
This book review by Robert Fisk explains the fascinating juxtaposition of Fethullah Gulen, ISIS and PKK in Turkey. A must read for those who want to understand why AKP has so badly failed the
Turkey One Year After the Failed Coup
Source:Carnegie Europe Date:11Jul2017
Experienced diplomat Marc Pierini’s assessment of Turkey one year after the coup is damning but realistic: Democracy is dead and AKP has created a bigger crisis than the coup itself. Can
What Comes After ISIS?
Source:Yahoo! Date:11Jul2017
The answer to this question is vital to Turkey, which is facing existential threats to her unity and stability from regional actors like Assad, PYD-YPG and Shia militia. The experts don’t
Insights into Turkish Domestic and International Politics
Source:STRATFOR Date:07Jul2017
A detailed summary of main political and economic issues about Turkey by STRATFOR. A must read for Turkey beginners.
Qatar becoming another diplomatic debacle for Turkey
Source:al Monitor Date:06Jul2017
I’ve predicted from the day President Erdogan jumped head first into the Qatari Crisis that there is no winning scenario for Turkey. This article by reputable Turkish journalist Mr Semiz
Turkey, Kurds may be headed towards full-blown conflict in Afrin
Source:Rudaw Date:02Jul2017
Turkey’s military involvement in Syria is not done. This summer may witness new incursions in Idlip and Kurdish Afrin, which would turn Syria into Turkey’s Vietnam.
Turkey’s persecution of academics is ‘unmatched’
Source:World University Rankings Date:15Jun2017
The saddest article I read this week. Turkey is sacrificing its future to a crack-down on dissent and freedom of thought.
Talking truth to Turkey
Source:Euractiv Date:10Jun2017
Ludwig Schulz looks at how scientific analysis can help counter President Erdoğan’s fake narrative of Turkey’s thriving democracy and why the European Union should reconsider its policy towards
Serious problems in Turkey’s image abroad
Source:Hurriyet Daily News Date:09Jun2017
I’ve long claimed that investors underestimate Turkey’s political fragility. This article explains the troubled state of relations with EU and USA. It is notable that USA,