I do not write about Turkey as a foreign matter. Turkey is the neighbour that decides things in northern Syria every day, drawing the lines of influence and steering the course of both war and settlement. To understand Turkish intervention in Syria, one must first understand Turkish domestic politics. I therefore follow developments within the […]
One Party Taken, One Party Dying: Turkey at the End of an Era Read More »
Faced with the EU’s growing frustration and Biden’s more hostile administration, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has softened his tone, renewed his promises for greater cooperation and has ceased all exploration activities in the Eastern Mediterranean. However, Erdogan’s superficial attempts to appease the West in order to avoid further sanctions will not result in a
The upcoming talks regarding the tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean, that are due to take place on January 25, should not disillusion us from the dangers of Turkey’s unilateral aggression on all fronts. Erdogan has made no real efforts to improve ties with the EU, except for the occasional vain promise of turning over a
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