Turkey
Turkey’s inflation may be single digit but remain high
Unambitious inflation targets undermine talk of controlling prices; recent rises will fuel inflationary expectations
TurkeyErdogan loyalist may rise to head Turkey’s military
Guler is being rewarded for loyalty during and after coup; rise of Gendarmerie general may annoy army
TurkeyMass trials will consolidate Erdogan’s support base
Another trial of coup suspects will reiterate the official version of the July 2016 events
TurkeyGerman-Turkish rift will widen, despite high cost
Suppressed bilateral tensions have come out into the open and are unlikely to be eased while Erdogan rules
GermanyIraqi Kurdish ambitions could benefit Russia vs Turkey
Russia is bidding for dominance in helping Iraqi Kurdistan monetise its energy reserves and in gas transit to Europe
TurkeyShared aims could trump Turkey-Iran tensions in Iraq
Baghdad’s declaration of victory in Mosul creates new opportunities -- and risks -- for regional neighbours
IranNew Turkish cabinet shifts personnel more than policy
The biggest cabinet changes concern the deputy premiers; a deeper reshuffle may come later
TurkeyGerman-Turkish tensions could escalate
Germany’s foreign minister yesterday interrupted his vacation to deal with souring bilateral relations
Germany
