Russia’s Use of Media and Information Operations in Turkey

Source:Rand Corporation Date:30Aug2018

Russian media have sought to undermine Turkey’s political and security cooperation with the United States and Europe by exacerbating mutual skepticism and highlighting policy differences.

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MHP completes preparation of amnesty draft bill

Source:Hurriyet Daily News Date:27Aug2018

Why is this important?  Because AKP is against amnesty, while it needs MHP support in the Grand Assembly to pass legislation.

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Russia-Turkey-Iran pact can end over Idlib

Source:Gulfnews Date:26Aug2018

Attention:  Idlib could morph into something bigger than Pastor Brunson crisis   The fate of the rebel-held Syrian province of Idlib may decide the future of the uneasy alliance between

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Ankara, Moscow Intensify Diplomatic Efforts as Battle Brews in Syria

Source:Voice of America Date:25Aug2018

And the Idlib question comes to a head:   Syrian government forces are steadily building up their forces around Idlib, with helicopters reportedly dropping leaflets warning of an imminent

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Will Turkey’s currency crisis hurt Erdogan? Here’s what a new poll shows.

Source:Washington Post Date:25Aug2018

A new  poll shows currency collapse is hurting AKP, but its total control over the media is mitigating the damage–for now!   Erdogan’s ability to deflect blame for this crisis is

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How Turkey Dumbed Itself Down

Source:Foreign Policy Date:25Aug2018

This article by the former governor of Central Bank explains of ignorance and  blind loyalty have been elevated to status symbols in today’s Turkish society.  These fashions, more than

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The reason Turkey’s economic collapse is so scary is that Iran, Russia, and Syria are waiting in the wings

Source:Business Insider Date:14Aug2018

From a strategic or military point of view, Erdogan “looking for new friends” is even more worrying. Turkey suddenly has a lot in common with Iran, Syria, and, across the Black Sea,

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China will buy Turkey on the cheap

Source:Asia Times Date:11Aug2018

In a rambling speech to supporters today, he said that Turkey was exploring alternatives with China, Russia, and Iran. Earlier in the week, Erdogan said that Turkey would issue so-called panda

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Tensions Between Turkey and U.S. Soar as Trump Orders New Sanctions

Source:New York Times Date:11Aug2018

The minister of trade, Ruhsar Pekcan, reacted the news of the new sanctions in measures tones, pleading for a return to negotiations. “Turkey is deeply disappointed by the U.S. Administration’s

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Turkey and Black Sea Security: Ten Years After the War in Georgia

Source:Atllantic Council Date:09Aug2018

Turkey’s double act between Russia and NATO is warign thin.  Note the line:  Turkey, however, is at best a fellow traveler rather than an ally of Russia.     Erdogan has turned

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