Turkey’s military presence may complicate Qatar solution
Source:RFI Date:09Jun2017
Ankara stepped in at Qatar’s side in the Gulf dispute, while pro-AKP press contends that if Qatar capitulates, Turkey will be next in line to come under pressure.
Turkey’s Impossible Benchmark: The 15 Percent Return on Deposits
Source:Bloomberg Date:07Jun2017
How Turkey’s credit frenzy is killing the private pension system and growth…sad.
Turkey arrests Amnesty International head and lawyers in Gulenist sweep
Source:The Guardian Date:07Jun2017
Turkey excels at shooting itself at the foot. Yet another blow to our reputation as a democracy.
Kurdish cantons in northern Syria already linked
Source:al Monitor Date:06Jun2017
According to Kurdish sources, Turkey’s biggest fear in Syria has already materialized, with Assad’s blessing.
Germany Says Will Avoid Escalation of Turkey Row During Troop Pullout
Source:US News World Report Date:06Jun2017
The forgotten topic amidst Turkey-Germany Incirlik row: What happens to the enlarged Customs Union?
Gulf crisis: Can Turkey save Qatar?
Source:Middle East Eye Date:05Jun2017
Turkey’s attempt to become a Middle Eastern power and replenish its waning economic strength by drawing in Arab investment was dealt another blow as several Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia
Germany to move troops fighting Isil from Turkey air bases, as diplomatic row escalates
Source:The Telegraph Date:05Jun2017
I’ve always taken news of a thaw in Turkey-EU relations with a grain of salt, which is proven prescient after Germany decided to withdraw from Incirlik Airbase.
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.
Iraq’s Iran-backed militias propose entering Syria to back Assad
Source:The New Arab Date:04Jun2017
This is will hugely aggravate Turkey, as well as changing the dynamics of the Syrian War. Is a Shia Crescent in the making? How will Hashdi Shaabi and PYD-YPG get along?