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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party in Ankara. Photo: Reuters

Middle East, Turkey

Why Erdogan is powerless over ‘devastating’ sanctions

by Faisal Al Yafai January 31, 2019

Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, United States, World

Former Syrian opposition chief promotes tribal force for stability

by Sami Moubayed January 21, 2019February 18, 2020

Trump’s Syria pullout plan pushes Turkey closer to Russia

by Ominer Taspinar January 16, 2019January 16, 2019

Enes Kanter (0) of the Utah Jazz during an NBA game against New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 14, 2014 in New York City. Cem Ozdel / Anadolu Agency

European Union, France, Germany, Middle East, Turkey, World

Basketball star has reason to fear Turkish strongman

by Jefferson Morley January 11, 2019

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) shakes hands with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan (L) as they pose for a photo ahead of their meeting at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkey on January 04, 2019. Turkish Presidency / Kayhan Ozer / Handout / Anadolu Agency

Afghanistan, Cyprus, European Union, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Turkey, World

A new era dawns for Pakistan-Turkey relations

by Zamir Awan January 8, 2019

Kurdish fighters from the YPG run across a street in Raqqa, Syria July 3, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Goran Tomasevic

European Union, Iraq, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

US pullout from Syria could improve Turkish-Kurdish relations

by Omer Taspinar January 3, 2019

Photo: Reuters/Baz Ratner

Middle East, Turkey

HSBC Turkey chief hit by probe for insulting Erdogan: report

by Asia Times staff January 1, 2019February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump speaks during his meeting with Colombian President Iv·n Duque after his speech at the United Nations in New York September 25, 2018. Photo: AFP / Nicholas Kamm

Afghanistan, China, European Union, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Turkey, World

Is Donald Trump signaling adieu to allies?

by Prakash Katoch December 24, 2018

Kurdish fighters attend the funeral of a Syrian Democratic Forces fighter in the town of Tal Tamr in Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province on December 21. Observers say the planned withdrawal of American forces from Syria will put Kurdish fighters in Turkey's crosshairs. Photo: AFP

France, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, World

Trump, Erdogan vow to avoid Syria power vacuum

by Asia Times staff December 24, 2018February 18, 2020

The retirement of US Defense Secretary James Mattis raises fears that a voice of prudence and professionalism will be absent from Donald Trump's cabinet. Photo: AFP

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Australia, China, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, Turkey, World

Mattis exit has worrisome implications for Asian allies

by Peter J. Brown December 22, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: AFP

Middle East, Syria, Turkey

Turkey to move on Kurds in Syria ‘in coming months,’ Erdogan says

by Asia Times staff December 22, 2018February 18, 2020

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands in Beijing last year. Photo: AFP/Anadolu Agency

Beijing, China, European Union, Middle East, Shanghai, South Asia, Turkey, World

Erdogan sees China as a partner for the future

by Burcu Karakaş December 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Illustration: iStock

France, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, World

Car bomb ‘kills 9, wounds dozens’ in Syria’s Afrin

by Asia Times staff December 17, 2018February 18, 2020

The falling lira is making it difficult for many Turks to make ends meet. Photo: iStock

France, Middle East, Turkey, World

Thousands protest against Turkey’s rising cost of living

by Asia Times staff December 17, 2018February 18, 2020

The face of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on a billboard in Ankara. Photo: AFP/Adem Altan

Egypt, European Union, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

A year of elections shows Middle East not immune to anti-establishment mood

by Faisal Al Yafai December 12, 2018

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech to the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen in Ankara on September 13, 2018. Kayhan Ozer / Anadolu

European Union, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, World

Islam-vs-secularism theory of Turkish politics misses the point

by Omer Taspinar December 6, 2018

A demonstrator holds a picture of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a gathering outside the Saudi Arabian Consulate in Istanbul on October 25. Photo: AFP

France, Middle East, United Kingdom, World

Turkey, Saudi leaders ‘could meet on the sidelines of G-20’

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Members of the Asayish, Kurdish internal security police, arrive at the site of clashes with regime forces in Qamishli in northeast Syria. Syrian Kurdish forces said several fighters were killed when they clashed with regime fighters in the divided city of Qamishli on Sept 8. Photo: AFP / Delil Souleiman

Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

US dance between Turkey and Kurds will soon come to an end

by Omer Taspinar November 22, 2018

Turkish preacher Fethullah Gülen at his home in Pennsylvania. Photo: DPA

Middle East, Turkey, World

US denies it will deport preacher to reduce Turkey pressures

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse November 16, 2018February 18, 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara on October 17. Photo: Turkish Presidential Press Office

European Union, Germany, Iran, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkey-US relations are better, for now; watch the economy

by Omer Taspinar November 16, 2018

Turkish preacher Fethullah Gülen at his home in Pennsylvania. Photo: DPA

Middle East, Turkey

White House looking to extradite Erdogan foe to placate Turkey: report

by Asia Times staff November 16, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in the Oval Office at the White House. Photo: Mark Wilson / dpa for AFP

India, Iran, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

How Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Trump are coordinating a plan to get away with murder

by Jefferson Morley October 28, 2018

Flag of Saudi Arabia in front of a clear blue sky. Photo: iStock

Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, South Asia, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Khashoggi murder puts Saudi sovereignty in peril

by Atta Rasool Malik October 26, 2018October 26, 2018

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds hands with Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin after a summit on Syria on April 4. Photo: AFP / Adem Altan

Egypt, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Erdogan a threat to US effort to contain Iran

by Stephen Bryen October 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan waves to supporters from a balcony at the AK Party headquarters in Ankara, on June 24 as they celebrate him winning five more years in office with sweeping new powers after a decisive election victory.Photo: AFP / Turkish Presidential Press Office / Kayhan Ozer

Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Suspects in Khashoggi killing must be tried in Turkey: Erdogan

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse October 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Mevlut Cavusoglu (C) attends a meeting with US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo (R) in Ankara, Turkey on October 17, 2018. Photo: Cem Ozdel / Anadolu Agency

Middle East, Turkey

Pompeo visits Turkey in bid to defuse Khashoggi outcry

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse October 17, 2018February 18, 2020

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (L) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a state dinner at Bellevue presidential palace in Berlin on September 28, 2018. Photo: AFP/Adam Berry

China, European Union, Germany, Iran, Middle East, Turkey, World

In Germany, Erdogan courts a vote of confidence

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse September 29, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: NurPhoto via AFP

European Union, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, World

Syrians in Turkey feel the sting of dire currency crisis

by Ahmad Zaza September 28, 2018February 18, 2020

The construction sector, once the most profitable in Turkey, is losing popularity amid a months-long depreciation of the Turkish lira. Photo: Altan Gocher / NurPhoto / AFP

Middle East, Turkey, World

In Turkey, new economic plan comes up short

by Özlem Albayrak September 21, 2018February 18, 2020

A Russian bodyguard stands near President Vladimir Putin as he talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during their meeting in the Black Sea resort of Sochi. Photo: AFP/Sputnik/Alexander Zemlianichenko

Iran, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Erdogan and Putin agree to a Syria DMZ

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse September 18, 2018February 18, 2020