Turkey

  • Nov 2, 2021
  • 2 min read

A limited new offensive is likely in northern Syria

Ankara’s bellicose rhetoric against the Kurds is backed by military deployments and preparations on the ground

Syria
  • Nov 1, 2021
  • 8 min read

Growing refugee debate ups pressure on Erdogan

Turkey’s large population of ‘temporary’ refugees, mainly Syrians, has become a potential vote-loser for the government

Turkey
  • Oct 27, 2021
  • 7 min read

Public transport delays threaten to derail Erdogan

The government aims to complete transport infrastructure projects to restore its popularity ahead of elections in 2023

Turkey
  • Oct 25, 2021
  • 2 min read

Sliding lira will have last word on Erdogan’s policies

Erdogan plays anti-Western card in calling for expelling Western ambassadors

Turkey
  • Oct 15, 2021
  • 8 min read

Iran faces multiple challenges in managing Azerbaijan

Tensions between Tehran and Baku have laid bare deeper geopolitical shifts

Iran
  • Oct 15, 2021
  • 2 min read

Russia could block Turkey’s anti-Kurdish Syria plans

Moscow has criticised Turkish media reports of an upcoming offensive in Tal Rifaat

Syria
  • Oct 15, 2021
  • 2 min read

Investors will avoid Turkey amid central bank chaos

President Erdogan has further tightened his control over the central bank and paved the way for more interest rate cuts

Turkey
  • Oct 13, 2021
  • 7 min read

Greek-French defence deal will widen Turkish rifts

Greece and France have signed a landmark defence agreement, which has major implications for Mediterranean security

Greece