The Warring States of Turkey
asks whether the military or the Gülen movement poses a graver threat to Turkish democracy.
Turkey’s Reckoning
The failed attempt by military factions to overthrow the elected government could be viewed as a victory for democracy. But it also reflects the increasing political polarization, repression of dissent, and fear for the country’s security that have emerged under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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Narrative Power in Turkey
asks why the liberal intelligentsia and many foreign observers supported political show trials.
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Turkey’s Electoral Dictatorship
warns that recent local elections will reinforce Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's authoritarian turn.
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Erdoğan’s Pyrrhic Victory
worries that Turkey's prime minister will double down on domestic polarization to maintain power.
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Turkey’s Diplomatic Dogfight
calls upon the EU and Turkey to build a genuine partnership, rather than a transactional arrangement.
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Turkey’s Politics of Peace
says that the country's next government could play a decisive role in stabilizing the region.
