Turkey’s accelerated drift from Europe
Source:EU Observer Date:10May2017
The mutual scream fest between Turkey and EU has stopped. Bilateral visits are increasing, raising hopes of a normalization. But, is normalization really possible? What does it actually mean in
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
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
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
Despite referendum win, challenges still ahead for Erdogan
Source:XinhuaNet Date:22Apr2017
This is an excellent analysis of Erdogan’s policy dilemmas and potential choices post-referendum.
Turkey trawled four continents for data on Erdogan foes
Source:thestar Date:01Apr2017
Alleged Turkish spy network could add to EU-Turkey tensions: It is still not clear whether Erdogan’s attack on EU countries is a propaganda tool to win the presidential referendum, or he truly