Turkey

  • Jan 14, 2014
  • 7 min read

Corruption will persist despite latest Turkish scandal

Several suspects remain in detention, and dozens may be charged, following corruption allegations...

Turkey
  • Jan 13, 2014
  • 6 min read

Nuclear deal will not shift Iran's regional policy

The interim deal on Iran's nuclear programme negotiated between Iran and the P5+1 powers (five UN...

Iran
  • Jan 10, 2014
  • 6 min read

Coup plot retrials will proceed slowly in Turkey

The break between Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the leader of the ruling conservative...

Turkey
  • Jan 10, 2014
  • 2 min read

Iraqi Kurds test Baghdad on Turkey pipeline exports

The federal government oil ministry today voiced "deep regret" over the KRG's announcement that...

Iraq
  • Jan 9, 2014
  • 7 min read

Islamic Front's rise will reshape Syrian insurgency

Rebels yesterday expelled al-Qaida-affiliated militants from their Aleppo base as part of a wider...

Syria
  • Jan 9, 2014
  • 2 min read

Judicial struggle may hurt Turkey's EU bid

When Erdogan pays his first visit to Brussels for some time on January 21, he is likely to be...

Turkey
  • Jan 7, 2014
  • 2 min read

Government feud will damage Turkey's justice system

The current government is to blame for an unjust justice system, Turkish Bar Associations (TBB)...

Turkey
  • Jan 6, 2014
  • 6 min read

Turkish interest rates will rise only as last resort

The lira fell to a new record low against the dollar this morning, reaching 2.19. While the...

Turkey