Turkey and the Kurds

News and analysis about tensions between the government of Turkey and the Kurdish minority.

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3 takeaways from the NATO summit – and where it leaves the military…

As Western leaders depart a crucial summit, a NATO scholar parses what went down.
Turkey | The Guardian

Erdoğan boxes clever for Turkish interests as Sweden wins Nato prize

President makes progress on series of issues despite some distaste among international partners for his methods

What's on the agenda as Biden heads to NATO summit: 5 essential reads…

Leaders of the Western military alliance meet in Lithuania with the ongoing war in Ukraine as a backdrop.
Turkey | The Guardian

Pave way for Turkish EU entry then Sweden can join Nato, says Erdoğan

Surprise obstacle thrown in way of Joe Biden plan involving offer of F-16 jets after last-minute talks
Turkey | The Guardian

Biden ratchets up efforts to secure Sweden’s Nato membership ahead of…

Work to persuade Turkey to drop its objections continues, as president meets with Sweden’s prime minister at White House
Foreign Policy

Will Erdogan Finally Ratify Sweden’s NATO Accession? No One Knows.

It is now a waiting game—and that’s how it should be.
Foreign Policy

What to Expect From Erdogan’s Third Term

Erdogan has two priorities: to chart a more assertive presence for Turkey and to leverage Ankara’s position inside Western…
Foreign Policy

Is Europe Serious About Self-Defense, or Free-Riding?

As U.S.-China tension increases, so does discussion about whether European states are pulling their weight.
Foreign Policy

Erdogan Won by Exploiting Fear

In the midst of uncertainty, people stick with the devil they know.

What Erdoğan's reelection means for Turkey's political system,…

Long-term Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was reelected with 52% of the vote. Will he push the country further down an…
Turkey | The Guardian

Erdoğan and his hardline allies have won Turkey – women and LGBTQ+…

Five more years of the Turkish president and his radical backers are a daunting prospect for many, says former Guardian Turkey…
Turkey | The Guardian

Monday briefing: What Erdoğan’s election runoff win means for the…

In today’s newsletter: The incumbent president fought off a coalition led by Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu – what happens next for the…
Turkey | The Guardian

West caught between fear and hope as Erdoğan extends 20-year rule in…

Re-elected president could take Nato country further towards Russia, or may instead be more open to alternatives
Turkey | The Guardian

Turkish opposition stirs up anti-immigrant feeling in attempt to win…

Both sides seek to harness support of ultra-nationalist right before Sunday’s election, with refugees serving as scapegoats

Erdogan Positioned to Extend Rule in Turkey Runoff Election

Turks vote Sunday in a presidential runoff that could see Recep Tayyip Erdogan extend his rule into a third decade and intensify…
Turkey | The Guardian

Europe’s Turkish diaspora split as large numbers vote in election…

Support for Erdoğan in older communities among Europe’s 3.4 million Turkish voters is strong, while younger people want change in…
Foreign Policy

How Erdogan’s Supporters Are Thinking About the Runoffs

As Turkey's centennial nears, its founding secularism may no longer be in fashion—but nationalism is.

Turkey's Erdoğan took a page from US presidents and boosted…

Invading, attacking and killing adversaries abroad can boost the political prospects of leaders doing poorly at home.
Turkey | The Guardian

Turkey election: Erdoğan endorsed by third-place ‘kingmaker’ ahead of…

Sinan Oğan, who came third with 5.17% of presidential vote, says second-placed Kılıçdaroğlu failed to offer a convincing…
The Guardian - Syria

Syria’s Assad to attend Arab League summit as west opposes…

Western leaders and Gulf states clash over return of Syrian president after years of war against his own people
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