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Erdoğan Calls Early Election Ahead of Tight Leadership Challenge

Tadhg Pidgeon January 26, 2023

In spite of his rising unpopularity, will forcing a disunited opposition to an early election be enough to allow Erdoğan to return to office?

Turkish Protesters Burn Swedish Flag

Sven R. Larson January 24, 2023

Adding to the tensions between Stockholm and Ankara, the Swedish youth league of the far-left political party Vänsterpartiet has vowed to continue to express its support for the Kurdish PKK.

Turkey Cancels Swedish Defense Minister’s Visit Over Protests

Robert Semonsen January 22, 2023

Ankara’s cancelation of the meeting comes as Sweden is looking to open a dialogue regarding Turkey’s objections to its bid to join NATO.

Greek Opposition Objects to U.S. Jet Sales to Turkey

Thomas O'Reilly January 20, 2023

The proposed deal to sell Turkey $20 billion worth of F-16 fighter jets is facing strong opposition from Greek politicians as U.S. lawmakers veto the sale.

Swedish NATO Accession at an Impasse

Sven R. Larson January 12, 2023

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says Turkey wants things that Sweden cannot and will not give.

Paris Gripped by Riots After Deadly Shootings at Kurdish Venue

Tristan Vanheuckelom December 24, 2022

One year ago, the perpetrator attacked asylum seekers with a saber, for which he was being detained while awaiting trial. Earlier this month, he was freed—a decision which now has come under heavy criticism.

Sweden Refuses Handover of Anti-Regime Journalist to Turkey

Tristan Vanheuckelom December 21, 2022

While gratified by the decision, Bülent Kenes added that being regarded as a terrorist never came as a shock to him, since “[Turkish President Erdoğan] is a despot and I am a journalist.”

Erdogan Threatens Greece with Potential Missile Strikes

David Boos December 14, 2022

The Greek foreign minister condemned the threats by one NATO member toward another.

Turkey Targets Kurdish Armed Groups in Syria

Carlos Perona Calvete December 8, 2022

The PKK and YPG operate in Syria along the Turkish border and have been linked to the November 13th terrorist attack in Istanbul.

Turkey’s AK Party Deputy Chairman: US Wants To Draw Out Ukraine War for Own Benefit

Robert Semonsen November 22, 2022

Erdogan has positioned Turkey as a neutral actor player in the Russo-Ukraine war—as pro-Ukrainian without being expressly anti-Russian. In doing so, Turkey has also placed itself as a potential peace broker in the conflict.

Tag: Turkey

Erdoğan Calls Early Election Ahead of Tight Leadership Challenge

Turkish Protesters Burn Swedish Flag

Turkey Cancels Swedish Defense Minister’s Visit Over Protests

Greek Opposition Objects to U.S. Jet Sales to Turkey

Swedish NATO Accession at an Impasse

Paris Gripped by Riots After Deadly Shootings at Kurdish Venue

Sweden Refuses Handover of Anti-Regime Journalist to Turkey

Erdogan Threatens Greece with Potential Missile Strikes

Turkey Targets Kurdish Armed Groups in Syria

Turkey’s AK Party Deputy Chairman: US Wants To Draw Out Ukraine War for Own Benefit

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