Idlib and the Implications of a Shifting US Policy on Syria
With the recent U.S. appointment of James Jeffrey, the new representative for engagement on Syria, there are signs that Washington…
What changed in the AK Party after the Sixth Ordinary Congress
President Erdogan’s statement that “We will not surrender to those who act like a strategic partner but make us a…
Turkey’s quest for a new geopolitical portfolio
The crisis in relations between Turkey and the U.S. is pushing Turkey to rethink its current foreign policy strategy and…
Turkey-US relations as the latest victim of Trumpian foreign policymaking
President Trump’s domestic agenda has driven the foreign policy agenda while he makes little effort to synthesize the two. In…
How to save a sinking pseudo-alliance: Turkey-US relations
As long as the U.S. does not change its policies regarding the PYD and FETO, Turkey will see its alliance…
Damage Control in Turkey-US Relations
One of the most fundamental things that the Turkish administration should be aware of is the fact that under the…
Iran Sanctions Promise More Trouble for Turkey-US Relations
Finding a comprehensive solution to the standoff with Iran would remove a significant source of tension from the region but…
When a Super Power goes Rogue, Everything goes Wrong
The only hope for a new start is Trump’s unpredictability. Another u-turn in American policies toward Turkey can save a…
The Unnamed War in Turkey-US Relations
Pence’s expressions, relationships, and foreign policy engagements lie in the heart of evangelist political existence. The cases of Pastor Brunson…
Trump’s Sanctions Strategy and the Andrew Brunson Case
It is reported that the scope of sanctions against Turkish officials may broaden, including many more individuals and entities. It…
How Can an Evangelical Pastor Influence Turkey–US Relations?
A 50-year-old evangelical pastor of the Izmir Resurrection Church has been living in Turkey since 1993. He has now become…
Dispute on Twitter over Pastor’s detention: Brunson put under house arrest
Turkey’s official Anadolu News Agency reported that Brunson, 50, an evangelical Christian pastor originally from North Carolina, was let out…
Turkey’s Post-election Foreign Policy Agenda
The election results brought more space for maneuver for President Erdogan in domestic politics, but the foreign policy challenges are…
What Can the F-35 Crisis Further Lead To?
Turkey’s removal from the F-35 program will not eliminate potential risks by Russia. It will only hamper NATO influence in…
F–35 Case: Not the First Time, Won’t be the Last
If the U.S. Senate approves the bill to punish Ankara, then it will punish its own defense company Lockheed Martin…
