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After Doha the Middle East’s security architecture might be anchored in Ankara
The only Muslim-majority Nato power, Türkiye’s growing influence and booming defence industry give it weight in the region
Is the triumphant victory for Tayyip Erdogan a defeat for the West?
Despite the sultan of Istanbul being at the helm of power for 20 years and counting, he managed to come through in a heavily contested general election of 2023
Prelude to an apocalyptic, dystopian scenario: Russia’s war on Ukraine
Will the West be able to summon the fortitude to oppose Tsar Putin?
Istanbul shows how democracy is won
This year’s local elections — originally held on March 31 — have been widely regarded as a referendum on Erdoğan’s authoritarian rule
Turkey is a democracy — that’s a fact
A bid to overthrow a legitimate government and the deaths of innocent people cannot be justified
South Africa needs to take a position on the plight of the Turks under Erdoğan
The country’s media and NGOs can also play a role in restoring human rights in Turkey
Turkey reportedly investigating Fox News journalist
Fatih Portakal is being investigated for "openly inciting others to commit a crime"
Erdogan declared winner of Turkey presidential polls
The stakes were particularly high as the new president will be the first to enjoy enhanced powers, without even a prime minister
Erdogan blames ‘murderer Assad’ for suspected Syria chemical attack
At least 72 people, among them 20 children, were killed in Tuesday’s attack in rebel-held Khan Sheikhun.
Russian ambassador shot dead in Ankara gallery
The Russian foreign ministry confirmed the death of envoy Andrei Karlov, which marked one of the most serious spillovers of the Syria conflict.
Suspected Islamic State teenage suicide bomber kills 51 at a wedding in Turkey
Yet another suspected Islamic State attack has hit Turkey.
Peeved Turkey takes issue with the West’s lukewarm reaction to the coup attempt
The Eu has not reacted well to Turkey’s failed coup.
Could downing of Russian jet over Turkey really lead to a wider war?
Russian president Vladimir Putin has said the shooting down of its jet would have “significant consequences, including for Russia-Turkish relations”.
Turkey: Poll bodes ill for Erdogan’s critics
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has emerged even more belligerent towards his opponents before the nationwide municipal elections.
Turkey: Thousands clash with police as teenager is buried
Riot police battled with demonstrators in several Turkish cities as mourners buried a teenager wounded in protests last summer.