Atilla's Musings
What Will Erdogan Do With Supreme Power?
Source:Eurasia review Date:29Apr2017
Turkey observers want to know how Erdogan would reshape Turkey after he was granted Sultan-like Powers. This article falls short of the promise but still provides important clues to his potential
Turkey: Neither Enemy Nor Ally
Source:Commentary Magazine Date:28Apr2017
Turkey’s raids on PKK and YPG outposts in Iraq and Syria, which in our view are defensive and legitimate, are causing new rifts with U.S. and Russia. Some claim Ankara is using these raids to
Lawmakers say Flynn did not disclose lobbying and payments from Turkey and Russia
Source:LA Times Date:26Apr2017
This is the story that is making opposition headlines in Turkey. According to opposition websites, former National Security Advisor Flynn received cash from Turkish lobbying entities, which were
In the AKP community, the “secret pro-NO people” scuffle continues
Source:Washington Hattı Date:24Apr2017
The close vote in Turkey’s referendum triggered large dormant faultlines within AKP. The official party line is “a win is win”, but the punditry recognizes the power is gradually slipping away
What Turkey’s Election Observers Saw
Source:The Atlantic Date:22Apr2017
Almost week has passed, but allegations of irregularities surrounding Turkey’s historical referendum have not been resolved. The ruling by the High Election Council to deny the request by CHP and
RIP Turkey, 1921 – 2017
Source:Foreign Policy blog Date:17Apr2017
The Western reaction to Erdogan referendum victory is generally negative. The press instinctively comprehends and I agree that entrusting all the power of the state to a single office or person
How Erdogan’s Referendum Gamble Might Backfire
Source:Der Spiegel Date:11Apr2017
This Spiegel article, though I find it biased and certainly misinformed about the polls (they show a very close race) is worth adding to our website, because it tells a very realistic story of
‘Inconsistent, unpredictable’ Turkey is caught between US and Russia in Syria
Source:Irish News Date:10Apr2017
Turkey’s biggest diplomatic problem is that it lacks principals. Ankara swaps dance partners, whenever the music changes. Since the arrival of Prof Davutoglu on the political scene as foreign
Turkey’s Erdogan slams Europe, as latest poll suggests support rising
Source:Reuter's Date:07Apr2017
Massive confusion about the referendum outcome and its impact on EU: The Reuters article linked in this review suggests support for the YES camp is rising, but my poll-of-polls table shows no
Turkish Banks Are Taking Losses on Mortgages After Rate Pressure
Source:Bloomberg Date:06Apr2017
We have long argued that Turkish banks are under strong pressure to lend at low margins and the current growth model based on cheap credit is unsustainable. A recent article at Bloomberg finds