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As election looms, Netanyahu puts Turkey in Israel's crosshairs

JERUSALEM - After more than two years of ordering on Israel's enemies across the Middle East, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a tough re-election fight, is zeroing in on another perceived villain -- Turkey.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

The failed coup of July 2016: Turkey's 'turning point'

Turkey's 2016 coup attempt marked a turning point for the nation. This event led to widespread purges and detentions across state institutions. President Erdogan consolidated his power, transforming the political system significantly. The judiciary and military faced substantial reforms and purges. These changes continue to impact Turkish society and its…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Turkey enters political unknown after police raid opposition party headquarters

Turkey's main opposition CHP was thrown into fresh disarray Saturday as court-installed leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu made his first visit to party headquarters since a controversial court ruling scrapped a 2023 party primary. Ozgur Ozel, the CHP leader ousted by the decision, called for an urgent congress, telling thousands at an…

Radio France Internationale · May 30

Turkish neutrality: How Erdogan manages ties with Russia, Ukraine amid war

‘The West is reliable, Russia is equally reliable,’ the Turkish president recently said, reflecting his balancing act.

Al Jazeera · Sep 28, 2023

How Turkey's president maintains popularity despite economic turmoil

The Turkish people and economy are being pummeled by sky-high inflation, and many are still recovering from a devastating earthquake made worse by a slow government response

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

So, why is Turkey in NATO, anyway? A look at the country’s complex history with the alliance

WASHINGTON — Emerging from World War II, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was established by 10 European countries, the United States and Canada to form a bulwark against the communist-ruled Soviet Union. It was a pillar in the new world order that was to last for the rest of the…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2022

U.S. officials seek clarity on Turkey's view of NATO expansion

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet his Turkish counterpart on Wednesday amid the contradictory signals from Ankara over the expected applications from Finland and Sweden.

WEKU · May 18, 2022

Will Turkey upend NATO expansion? US officials seek clarity

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is taking an increasingly tough line against the NATO membership bids of Finland and Sweden despite far less strident statements from some of his top aides

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022