Erdogan Government Seeks To Limit Turkey's Top Court Turkey's government, led by President Erdogan, is considering limiting the powers of the top court, raising concerns about democracy and the rule of law. Top News · Feb 29, 2024
Trump's GOP control is bad for democracy A second Trump presidency is likely to damage American democracy even more than his first term did Salon · Jan 31, 2024
US approves $23bn sale of F-16 war planes to Turkey The sale follows Turkey’s decision to ratify Sweden’s NATO membership The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2024
US explores options to pressure Israel, expects change in Gaza Get a creative perspective on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as former State Department negotiators discuss U.S. options and changing alliances. Top News · Jan 7, 2024
Ennis Cantor Freedom takes courageous stand against Turkish oppression Former NBA star Ennis Freedom bravely shares his story of standing up against terrorism and the consequences he faces for speaking out. An inspiring interv... Top News · Dec 24, 2023
The violence is the whole point It is both the means as well as the goal of Trump's fascist political project Salon · Dec 1, 2023
Turkey celebrates 100th anniversary of republic with fireworks and navy procession Turkey has marked the 100th anniversary of the creation of the modern, secular republic from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire with little pageantry and no gala reception to commemorate the important milestone The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023
Non-aligned no longer: Sweden embraces Nato So there it is, said Erik Helmerson in Dagens Nyheter (Stockholm): “One hundred and fifty years of Swedish neutrality has been replaced by something new.” In a surprising – and very welcome – development last week, Turkey finally dropped its opposition to Sweden’s accession to Nato, so paving the way for… The Week · Jul 21, 2023
Russia accused of ‘cynical brinkmanship’ over delays to grain deal renewal Fears over food price rises if Moscow fails to meet deadline for Black Sea export agreement The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023
Biden, Macron vow long-term support for Ukraine at NATO summit US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said NATO’s 'commitment to Ukraine will not weaken' as he vowed to continue supporting the embattled country. French President Emmanuel Macron earlier echoed Biden’s comments, pointing out that Russia was "politically and militarily fragile", while Ukraine had the lasting support of its allies. France 24 · Jul 12, 2023
NATO prepared to back Ukraine in its fight against Russia — but not to extend membership The NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, is poised to end with vague assurances of Ukraine's future membership in the alliance The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Turkey agrees to support Sweden’s Nato application Recep Tayyip Erdoğan agreed to set aside his veto following last-ditch talks on the eve of the Nato summit in Vilnius, Lithuania The Guardian - US · Jul 10, 2023
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 The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 500 of the invasion Biden condemned by human rights groups for approving cluster munitions to Ukraine; Zelenskiy secures Turkey’s backing for Nato membership The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2023
The Week · Jun 2, 2023 Greece’s ‘earthquake’ of an election: a right-wing triumph Not long ago, Greece was Europe’s “economic and political problem child”, said Alan Posener in Die Welt (Berlin). The 2010 debt crisis had led to a 25% contraction in its economy – unemployment had hit 27%; people were rioting in the streets – and as a condition of receiving the massive bailouts…
Salon · May 29, 2023 Turkey: Erdoğan wins presidential runoff "I couldn't breathe before, and now they will try to strangle my throat"
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 Turkey election 2023 live: Erdoğan declared victor in presidential election – as it happened Incumbent to rule for another five years after securing more than 52% of the vote
The Conversation · May 26, 2023 How Erdoğan framed his science and tech 'great achievements' as part of election campaign President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ruled Turkey for the last 21 years. In the first few terms of his rule, Turkey experienced significant economic growth and a reduction in inequality. This was widely believed to be a reason for Erdoğan’s long-term popularity.
Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2023 Russia and Ukraine 'Black Sea grain corridor' deal to be extended - Erdogan A deal allowing Ukraine to export crops from key ports via the Black Sea is to be extended, according to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcomed the Turkish-brokered agreement to extend a pact to allow shipments of grain from Ukraine to the global market for…
Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023 Disbelief in Diyarbakir as Turkey heads for presidential run-off Turkey’s Kurdish-majority southeast voted overwhelmingly for Kilicdaroglu, but it wasn’t enough to beat Erdogan.
The Hindu · May 15, 2023 Morning Digest | Kharge set to pick Karnataka CM; key Turkey election heading for runoff, and more The Hindu Morning Digest brings readers a selected list of top stories to start the day.
The Independent UK · May 14, 2023 Watch: Erdogan supporters gather to await results of Turkish elections Erdogan supporters gathered to await the results of the Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections.
Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023 Middle East round-up: Palestinian hunger striker dies Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.
The Week · May 3, 2023 Turkey’s knife-edge election Turkey heads to the polls next week for the most tightly contested and important presidential election in a generation.
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023 Turkey's parliament ratifies Finland's membership in NATO Turkey’s parliament has ratified Finland’s application to join NATO, lifting the last hurdle to the Nordic country’s long-delayed accession into the Western military alliance