EU raises human rights in talks with Turkey’s Erdogan
Source:Reuter's Date:25May2017
Erdogan returns empty handed from Brussels, as he did from DC. In addition to Tusk and Junckers, Merkel and Macron scheduled last-minute meetings with him, but only to complain. It is good
Spotlight: Turkish ruling party’s rhetoric on democratic reforms not convincing
Source:XinhuaNet Date:25May2017
Erdogan’s road map offers little hope for democratic reform: Xinhua publishes this balanced article on the mostly hotly debated subject in Turkey: What will Erdogan do with his executive
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
Turkey’s Erdogan vows fight against enemies as returns to lead party
Source:Reuter's Date:23May2017
Erdogan finally returned to the helm of his beloved AKP, but his acceptance speech feel short of expectations. He was expected to outline major democratic and economic reforms. Instead he
Flynn’s Turkey Connection Is the Case Worth Pursuing
Source:Bloomberg Date:19May2017
This a bombshell opinion piece. Could Turkey bring about the downfall of Trump? Wow?
A Frolic with Fethullah Gülen
Source:Ricochet Date:19May2017
This rejoinder to Fethullah Gulen’s pathetic attempt at the decline of democracy in Turkey is both funny and heart breakingly sad. I added it to my musings being the Preacher is still
Turkey’s Erdogan Expected to Streamline Economic Team: Sources
Source:US News World Report Date:18May2017
Erdogan’s acceptance speech on Sunday to set course for Turkey: Erdogan will certainly be crowned as AKP chief on Sunday, when he is expected to make a major policy speech. This article
Flynn, paid by Turkey, blocked military move they opposed; told Trump team about investigation
Source:Chicago Tribune Date:18May2017
Turkey’s name is becoming synonymous with scandal in Washington. Ex-National Security Advisor Gen Flynn apparently did some shady work on behalf of Turkey prior to his appointment to the post.