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Erdogan’s Reconciliation with Reality: Back to Rap ...

by Suleyman Ozeren

Jul 22, 2024

Policy Brief | Over a decade ago, Turkey-Syria relations have undergone a dramatic shift when then Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) decide

AKP Election Defeat Signals Shifting Political Lan ...

by Suleyman Ozeren

Apr 13, 2024

Op-Ed | Turkey’s local elections on March 31st resulted in the biggest electoral defeat for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP)

The Moscow Terror Attack: ISIS’ Global Ambitions a ...

by Suleyman Ozeren & Suat Cubukcu

Apr 05, 2024

Policy Brief | The terror attack on Crocus City Hall was the first time that the Russian capital was hit by an ISIS-affiliated group of this size, resulting in a significant and devastating casualty c

Expert Panel: The Hamas-Israel Conflict and Its Gl ...

by Suleyman Ozeren

Oct 13, 2023

Expert Panel Series | Suleyman Ozeren’s expert view on the Hamas terror attacks and Israel’s subsequent military response.

Can Turkey's Pivotal Election be a Turning Point f ...

by Suleyman Ozeren

May 11, 2023

Op-Ed | On Sunday, May 14, Turkey is gearing up for one of its most pivotal and momentous elections in recent history, poised to shape the country's future for decades to come.

Will Turkey’s Meddling in Syria Solve the Kurdish ...

by Suleyman Ozeren & Suat Cubukcu

Jan 11, 2023

Policy Brief | Turkey’s long-lasting Kurdish issue, which embodies the political, economic and cultural problems that Kurds have faced over the past century, has become more complicated than ever.

What Awaits Al-Qaeda and Jihadist Networks after A ...

by Suleyman Ozeren & Colin P. Clarke & Sara Harmouch & Ismail Onat

Nov 02, 2022

Expert Panel | Four experts on terrorism reflect on the significance of al-Zawahiri’s death for al-Qaeda and other jihadist networks, as well as the US relationship with the Taliban.

Will Turkish Voters Chart a New Course in 2023?

by Suleyman Ozeren & Suat Cubukcu

Oct 17, 2022

Op-Ed | As Turkey celebrates its centennial anniversary in 2023, can Turkish voters open a new chapter in the republic’s history?

Turkey’s New Disinformation Law Tightens Erdogan’s ...

by Suat Cubukcu & Suleyman Ozeren

Jul 06, 2022

Op-Ed | Turkey’s ruling coalition, the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), pursues new legislation that muzzles dissident voices on the Internet and social media.

Blocking NATO Expansion Could Mean Far-Reaching Im ...

by Suleyman Ozeren

May 24, 2022

Policy Brief | Turkey's blocking of Sweden and Finland’s bid North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for membership led to confusion and frustration in the alliance.

Could Erdogan’s Charm Offensive Open a New Chapter ...

by Suleyman Ozeren

Apr 05, 2022

Op-Ed | When Israel President Isaac Herzog visited Turkey in early March, it was a victory of sorts for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who welcomed his Israeli counterpart with open arms.

Holding Its General Assembly in Turkey Could Imper ...

by Suat Cubukcu & Suleyman Ozeren

Nov 21, 2021

Op-Ed | INTERPOL General Assembly convenes on Nov 23-25, 2021, in Istanbul, Turkey. Several risks and challenges await INTERPOL’s new governing body.

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