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U.S. to Expand Intelligence Cooperation With Turkey
Source:WSJ Date:11May2017
Turkey is furious at Trump’s decision to arm Syrian Kurdish militia called YPG. Erdogan still hopes to change Trump’s mind, but that ship has already sailed. Instead, Pentagon is
Trump to Arm Syrian Kurds, Even as Turkey Strongly Objects
Source:New York Times Date:10May2017
Trump angers Turkey by deciding to arm Syrian Kurds at the eve of critical summit with Erdogan. This decision could potentially serve as turning point in the bi-lateral relations. Erdogan is yet
Turkey, EU step up diplomacy after nosedive in relations
Source:Hurriyet Daily News Date:09May2017
This is potentially one of the most important developments of the week. Turkey and EU are being cordial to another. It appears that in return for sticking to Refugee Readmission Treaty and
The growing human toll of Turkey’s coup attempt
Source:Turkey Purge Date:08May2017
The numbers are startling: 149,833 investigated, 48,636 arrested since July 15, according to the justice minister. And, there is no sign of an end. There is certainly going to be a more broader
America, Turkey and Iran Could Be Headed Toward a Showdown
Source:The National Interest Date:08May2017
This is an interesting article which suggests American involvement in the Middle East will not end with the defeat of ISIS. It also explores the tri-lateral tensions among U.S., Iran and Turkey,
The real reason behind Turkey’s skyrocketing welfare spending
Source:Al Monitor Date:06May2017
This article cites the phenomenal increase in Turkey’s welfare spending and the surprising results: Despite soaring per capital GDP, the number of recipients rose, as well. The author reaches
Rethinking Europe’s relationship with Turkey
Source:EUobserver Date:29Apr2017
Thanks to Germany, Turkey’s accession to EU was kept alive—but on life support. It appears that there is support for engaging Turkey despite Nazi accusations, but also the search for a new model
France, Germany Want New Turkey Ties but Dodge EU Membership
Source:US News and World Report Date:28Apr2017
The spirit of Turkish accession is dead, but the illusion lives on. Foreign Ministers left it up to Turkey to decide what it wants to do with EU. There was no sign that a visa waiver will be
Turkey issues warrants for 3224 people
Source:9news Date:26Apr2017
Turkey’s Gulenist purge shows no end of abating: Many hope that AKP will lift the State of Emergency by the end of July. This is unrealistic, because Ankara’s zest in “cleansing” presumed
Brussels pressed to rethink Turkey ties
Source:Financial Times Date:24Apr2017
We now hear from a multitude of sources that EU is contemplating to freeze accession. What will happen afterwards? This article explores the view of Expansion Commissioner Mr. Johannes Hahn who