Turkey’s opposition begins protest march over MP’s imprisonment
Source:The Guardian Date:15Jun2017
Turkey’s main opposition party has begun a march from the country’s capital, Ankara, to its largest city, Istanbul, to protest against the imprisonment of an MP who was sentenced to 25 years in
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,
Taking advantage of Turkey’s state of emergency
Source:Hurriyet Daily News Date:05Jun2017
This article illustrates the growing informant culture in Turkey, as well how a sense of injustice spreads rapidly through the society as a result of Gulenist purge.
Turkey’s influence network in Europe is leading to tension
Source:Global Risk Insights Date:04Jun2017
A comprehensive report on alleged spying activities of Turkey in EU.
Observation of the referendum on the constitutional amendments in Turkey
Source:PACE Date:31May2017
A damning report on the deficiencies and pro-Yes bias in Turkey’s presidential referandum by PACE monitors.
Turkey says purge of judiciary over after sacking 4,000
Source:Financial Times Date:27May2017
The cost? “As far as I know, there is no comparable instance of such a judicial purge in recent history,” said Kerem Gulay, a Turkish researcher based at the University of Amsterdam’s law
Beyond the Trump-Erdoğan Meeting: The Rise of Eurasianists and Turkey’s Syria Policy
Source:Arab Center Date:27May2017
A powerful analysis of changing Turkish bureacracy: Although most critics focus on Erdoğan’s authoritarianism as a threat to Turkey’s future in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the
Turkey’s Constitutional Referendum And Erdogan’s Diminished Power – Analysis
Source:Eurasia review Date:24May2017
I’ve been looking for an English language analysis of referendum results which reflect the tenuous support for AKP. This article surveys exit polls, as well as outlining the challenges for
Lessons From Turkey’s Slide Toward Dictatorship
Source:Bloomberg Date:24May2017
Turkey’s tragic story of democracy won and lost should the world and other Developing Nations as an example of how precious and fragile it is.
Views from the capitals: What to do about Turkey?
Source:European Council on Foreign Relations Date:23May2017
This is a definitive survey of what EU capitols think about Erdogan and the future of Turkey-EU relationship. The good news is that unilateral suspension of accession is not in the cards. The bad