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Vladimir Putin has many things to toast internationally, but domestic unrest is growing. Photo: Reuters/Sergei Karpukhin

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

Chafed at Syria snub, Obama punishes Putin’s chef

by M.K. Bhadrakumar December 24, 2016

REFILE ADDITIONAL CAPTION INFO ATTENTION EDITORS - VISUAL COVERAGE OF SCENES OF DEATH Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov lies on the ground after he was shot by Mevlut Mert Altintas at an art gallery in Ankara, Turkey, December 19, 2016. Hasim Kilic/Hurriyet via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVE. TURKEY OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN TURKEY. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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

Russian-Turkish rapprochement faces the moment of truth

by M.K. Bhadrakumar December 20, 2016December 20, 2016

Civilians evacuate the eastern districts of Aleppo. Photo: Sana/Handout via Reuters

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

Fresh fighting in Aleppo shatters evacuation deal

by Agence France-Presse December 14, 2016February 18, 2020

New order: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Chinese Presdient Xi Jinping. Photo: Reuters/Damir Sagolj

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Egypt, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Singapore, South Asia, Turkey, World

Turkey takes China’s mantle as top jailer of journalists

by Elana Beiser of CPJ December 14, 2016February 18, 2020

A supporter holds a flag depicting Turkish President Erdogan during a pro-government rally in Ankara. Photo: Reuters, Baz Ratner

Afghanistan, China, European Union, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, Shanghai, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

It’s time the US started listening to Turkey

by Spengler December 2, 2016December 2, 2016

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan prepares for an interview in New York City. Photo: Reuters / Brendan McDermid

Beijing, China, European Union, Middle East, Russia, Shanghai, Turkey, World

Does Turkey have to choose between Brussels and Shanghai?

by Altay Atli November 29, 2016November 29, 2016

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during his meeting with mukhtars at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey. Photo: Yasin Bulbul/Presidential Palace/ handout via Reuters

European Union, Germany, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Turkey, World

Erdogan’s global anti-Gulen drive hits Pakistan

by Salman Rafi November 20, 2016

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during his meeting with mukhtars at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey. Photo: Yasin Bulbul/Presidential Palace/ handout via Reuters

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

As Erdogan clinches power, Turkey slides down to instability

by Salman Rafi November 10, 2016

Smoke rises from the Syrian border town of Jarablus as it is pictured from the Turkish town of Karkamis

Afghanistan, Australia, Beijing, China, Iraq, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Chinese surgical strikes on Chinese ‘rebels’ in Syria?

by Christina Lin November 9, 2016November 10, 2016

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during his meeting with mukhtars at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey. Photo: Yasin Bulbul/Presidential Palace/ handout via Reuters

Beijing, China, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Turkey, World

China and Turkey rev up efforts to strengthen ties

by Altay Atli November 8, 2016

Smoke rises from oil wells, set ablaze by Islamic State militants before fleeing the oil-producing region of Qayyara, Iraq, November 1, 2016. REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani

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

No matter who wins in Mosul, Iraq is likely to lose

by Salman Rafi November 2, 2016

Peshmerga forces in the east of Mosul attack Islamic State targets. Photo: REUTERS/Stringer

Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Mosul operations make strange bedfellows

by M.K. Bhadrakumar October 25, 2016

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

The World Energy Congress was a big win for Turkey

by Altay Atli October 17, 2016October 17, 2016

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Egypt, France, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Russia and Turkey plot the endgame in Aleppo

by M.K. Bhadrakumar October 12, 2016

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Turkey invites Russian bidder for air defense contract

by Ben Richardson October 11, 2016

Russian President Vladimir Putin (center) with his counterparts Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan (second L) and Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim (left) ay the 23rd World Energy Congress in Istanbul. Photo: Reuters/Murad Sezer

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

Russia, Turkey rebuild trust and confidence through commerce

by Dr Altay Atlı October 11, 2016February 18, 2020

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Photo: Reuters

Afghanistan, China, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Putin and Erdogan in ‘the city of the heart’s desire’

by M.K. Bhadrakumar October 10, 2016October 10, 2016

Protestors march with placards reading 'Enough! Don't turn our schools into Imam Hatips' in Istanbul this summer. Photo: AFP

Middle East, Turkey, World

Turks uneasy about Islamized schools in wake of foiled coup

by Oliver Tempest October 8, 2016February 18, 2020

AT Finance, Beijing, China, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Turkey, World

Turkey, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan aim to boost connectivity

by Altay Atli September 29, 2016February 18, 2020

A member of Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army stands guard in front of a building in the border town of Jarablus

AT Finance, European Union, India, Iran, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkey’s Euphrates Shield has turned into the Sword of Osman

by M.K. Bhadrakumar September 20, 2016October 3, 2016

Middle East, Syria, Turkey

Turkey’s Erdogan declares state of emergency after coup bid

by Admin July 20, 2016

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

Erdogan targets more than 50,000 in purge after failed Turkish coup

by Admin July 19, 2016

Middle East, Turkey

Turkey’s failed coup: What happened, who’s behind It, what happens next?

by Admin July 18, 2016

AT Finance, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Russia-Turkey: Making nice sans trust comes easy

by M.K. Bhadrakumar July 13, 2016July 13, 2016

Israel, Middle East, Syria, Turkey

Islamic State aimed Istanbul Airport attack at Turkish economy: Analyst

by Admin June 29, 2016June 29, 2016

European Union, Middle East, Turkey, World

New PM Binali Yildirim and Turkey’s political monolith

by Admin May 23, 2016

Middle East, Syria, Turkey, World

Erdogan’s sack of Davutoglu underscores strong Turkish presidency

by Admin May 5, 2016

Cyprus, Middle East, Russia, Turkey, World

Why Turkey and Greece need more rapprochement

by Admin April 21, 2016

Afghanistan, China, European Union, Germany, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

To be kind is to be cruel, to be cruel is to be kind: Spengler

by Spengler April 14, 2016April 14, 2016

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Beijing, China, European Union, France, Germany, Iraq, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Washington’s promises to the Kurds — testing the US as an ally to the hilt

by Christina Lin April 13, 2016April 13, 2016

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