The veteran leader knows Moscow well, and the Kremlin understands his agenda. But how will it play out this time?
Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s victory in the Turkish presidential election is supposed to mean there will be continuity in Ankara’s ... ... has always been there.
Trends in the Arab World, and in Arab relations with Iran, offer hope for normalization. The roles of Russia and China – not leading, but supporting – could be a catalyst for positive trends. The story of the South Caucasus ...
The Turkish military operation in Syria does not meet Russia’s interests
Turkey's forthcoming ground operation in Syria, which Ankara regularly warns about, has become a top concern for the international community. In November 2022, Turkish armed forces launched air strikes on parts of northern Syria with Operation Claw-Sword....
... few months will make clear whether Moscow remains prepared to pursue the “cohabitation” of its “material embrace” with Turkey and its time-honored “special relationship” with Cyprus
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is a
sui generis
leader: on the one hand, he is recognized as a brilliant strategist; on the other, he manages ... ... before assessing their rationality.
Hypotheses on Erdogan’s perceived goals
Kerim Has:
Turkey vs. the EU: Still arguing? Russians Are Coming…
A prominent first hypothesis focuses on Erdogan’s anxiety to mobilize Turkey’s masses to ensure victory ...
