Trump to Erdogan: Congrats On Your Dictatorship! Trump to Erdogan: Congrats On Your Dictatorship!
The president’s call to Turkey’s increasingly autocratic leader sends an awful message of disregard for democracy.
Apr 18, 2017 / John Nichols
Turkey’s Fateful Referendum: The Road to Dictatorship? Turkey’s Fateful Referendum: The Road to Dictatorship?
If it passes this Sunday, the country will adopt a presidential system, but without the checks and balances that constrain President Erdogan’s power.
Apr 12, 2017 / Umar Farooq
A Match Made in Hell: The Budding Bromance of Trump and Erdogan A Match Made in Hell: The Budding Bromance of Trump and Erdogan
Can two power-hungry egomaniacs forge a lasting alliance? Much depends on an extradition request, and whether Trump will continue the alliance with Syria’s Kurds.
Jan 24, 2017 / Anna Lekas Miller
Trump’s Foreign Policy: So Much for Alliances Trump’s Foreign Policy: So Much for Alliances
It’s “America first,” at every turn, no matter who suffers in the process.
Nov 15, 2016 / Michael T. Klare
How Will Trump Reshape the Middle East? How Will Trump Reshape the Middle East?
If he follows through on his erratic statements, he could manage to alienate Russia, the Gulf monarchies, the EU, and Iran.
Nov 10, 2016 / Juan Cole
Meet the Man Who Should Be the Next Secretary of State Meet the Man Who Should Be the Next Secretary of State
Former ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chas Freeman is that rare thing, an honest and wise diplomat—which is why he’ll probably never be appointed.
Oct 14, 2016 / Patrick Lawrence
Turkey Is Supporting the Syrian Jihadis Washington Says It Wants to Fight Turkey Is Supporting the Syrian Jihadis Washington Says It Wants to Fight
And our NATO ally is bent on destroying the Kurds of Rojava, the Syrian force with the most democratic, pluralistic, and feminist vision.
Sep 16, 2016 / Meredith Tax
Why Turkey’s Coup Failed Why Turkey’s Coup Failed
The attempted coup challenged Erdoğan’s grip on power. Will he now grasp it more tightly or pivot towards some reform?
Jul 20, 2016 / Deniz Aribogan