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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

Middle East, Turkey

Turkish Central Bank hikes interest rate to 24%

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse September 14, 2018February 18, 2020

Syrian families flee bombardment on Idlib, the country's last rebel-held province, toward the border with Turkey. Photo: AFP/Muhammad Haj Kadour

European Union, Iran, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkey pleads for Idlib accord as displaced people mass

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse September 11, 2018February 18, 2020

Pedestrians pass by a foreign exchange office in Istanbul on 9 August as the Turkish lira continues to lose value against major international currencies and inflation skyrockets. Photo: Diego Cupolo/NurPhoto

European Union, Middle East, Russia, Turkey, World

Turkey’s economy heads blindly towards stagflation

by Özlem Albayrak September 5, 2018February 18, 2020

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan acknowledges supporters during a rally at the conservative Justice and Development Party headquarters in Istanbul, following the results of a nationwide referendum. Photo: AFP/Bulent Kilic

China, European Union, Italy, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Tough times for the tough guys

by Chris Patten August 26, 2018

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

China, European Union, France, Iran, Italy, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Could Turkey trigger the next global financial crisis?

by Vijay Prashad August 23, 2018

Photo: AFP/Tatyana Zenkovich

Cyprus, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

The West must face reality in Turkey

by Richard N. Haass August 19, 2018August 19, 2018

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan acknowledges supporters during a rally at the conservative Justice and Development Party headquarters in Istanbul, following the results of a nationwide referendum. Photo: AFP/Bulent Kilic

AT Finance, China, European Union, France, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkey’s ongoing crisis could fracture NATO

by Marshall Auerback August 19, 2018

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. Photo: AFP/ PTI

Afghanistan, AT Finance, India, Malaysia, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Imran Khan in an era of strong leaders

by Zamir Awan August 17, 2018

Shoppers walk through a historic bazaar in the central Sultanahmet district of Istanbul. Photo: AFP/ Yasin Akgul

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

Erdogan blames Trump, but should be looking closer to home

by Özlem Albayrak August 17, 2018February 18, 2020

One riff from a geopolitical supergroup and the hounds of hell could break loose. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Chongqing, European Union, Iran, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, Shanghai, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

So what will The Sanctioned supergroup do?

by Pepe Escobar August 17, 2018February 18, 2020

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) greets the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani prior to their talks in Ankara.The emir of wealthy Qatar flew to Turkey Wednesday to meet close ally President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a show of support as Ankara grapples with a currency crisis. AFP / TURKISH PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / Kayhan OZER

Middle East, Turkey

Qatar pledges $15 billion to invest in Turkey

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

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (L) and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan during their meeting after an official welcoming ceremony at Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkey, on August 15, 2018. Photo: AFP/Murat Kula/Anadolu Agency

China, Egypt, European Union, Germany, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Riding on Qatari wings, multipolarity arrives in the Middle East

by M.K. Bhadrakumar August 16, 2018February 18, 2020

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

US-Turkish alliance reaches the point of no return

by M.K. Bhadrakumar August 15, 2018February 18, 2020

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a signing ceremony ahead of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing. Photo: AFP

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

China will buy Turkey on the cheap

by David P. Goldman August 10, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: AFP/Adem Altan

Middle East, Turkey, World

Turkish lira continues downward spiral, hits new record low

by Asia Times staff August 10, 2018February 18, 2020

The flags of the BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – ripple in the breeze ahead of the summit. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, China, European Union, India, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Turkey, World

Explaining Turkey’s interest in BRICS

by Altay Atli August 2, 2018

Andrew Brunson

Middle East, Russia, Turkey, World

The Pastor Brunson case sours US-Turkey relations again

by Nicos Panayiotides July 30, 2018

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meeting US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis in 2017. Anadolu Agency via AFP

Afghanistan, India, Middle East, South Asia, World

Realist world: a mere change of name?

by Hamza Liaquat July 24, 2018

Portrait of a boy with the flag of Kurdistan painted on his face. Photo: iStock

Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, World

The Kurds’ enduring struggle for self-determination

by Nicos Panayiotides July 18, 2018July 18, 2018

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak (C) arrives for a court appearance at the Duta court complex in Kuala Lumpur on July 4, 2018.Najib, 64, was detained on July 3 as the government of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad intensified a probe on corruption during his rule, including the alleged siphoning off of billions of dollars from state fund 1MDB. Photo: AFP/Mohd Rasfan

AT Finance, China, European Union, France, Iran, Malaysia, Middle East, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Rise of populist autocrats driven by corruption

by James A Goldston July 5, 2018July 5, 2018

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine Erdogan greet supporters at the AKP headquarters in Ankara on June 25, 2018. Photo: AFP/Adem Altan

Cyprus, European Union, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Erdogan’s re-election and his neo-Ottoman foreign policy

by Nicos Panayiotides July 2, 2018July 2, 2018

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

European Union, Middle East, Russia, Turkey, World

Erdogan the Magnificent is not quite all-powerful

by Sinan Ülgen June 27, 2018

Photo: AFP

Middle East, Turkey

Turkish lira seen heading for record lows after fleeting rally

by Asia Times staff June 25, 2018February 18, 2020

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

European Union, Middle East, Turkey, World

Turks go to the polls in crucial election

by Jonathan Gorvett June 23, 2018February 18, 2020

turkish banknote money. 2018-06-19

China, Middle East, Turkey

Turkey bond yield hits new high

by Asia Times staff June 19, 2018February 18, 2020

The Turkish lira has fallen by 18% this year. Photo: iStock

Middle East, Turkey

Angered by plunging lira, Erdogan vows to take action against credit rating agency

by Asia Times staff June 15, 2018February 18, 2020

Middle East, Syria, Turkey

Election loss for Erdogan within margin of error, poll finds

by Asia Times staff June 13, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: Reuters/Umit Bektas

Uncategorized

Turkish central bank raises rates; lira rallies

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

A boxing match. Confrontation between the USA and Turkey. Turkish and American national flags on Boxing gloves. Sports competition between the two countries. Concept of the foreign policy conflict. Photo: iStock

China, Egypt, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Russian arms deal sours US-Turkey relations

by Nicos Panayiotides May 9, 2018May 9, 2018

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkish Presidential Palace via Reuters/Cem Oksuz

Middle East, Turkey, World

Erdogan outdoes himself with handout to voters – at the expense of markets

by Asia Times staff May 2, 2018February 18, 2020