Turkey

The Coming Mediterranean Energy War

Julia Damianova | Feb 13, 2012

Israel wants to drill for gas in Greek Cyprus. But Turkey may try to stop the new alliance.

Obama's Opportunity in Syria

Dov S. Zakheim | Feb 13, 2012

A Syrian civil war presents a host of problems and challenges. But Washington can be grateful for the possibility of improved relations between Israel and Turkey.

Turkey's Syria Imperative

Leon Hadar | Feb 8, 2012

Ankara wants to prove it is a regional leader. It should start by helping find a solution for Syria.

The End of the U.S-Turkey Alliance?

Ted Galen Carpenter

Rick Perry's exaggerations aside, the U.S. must take a long, hard look at its once-erstwhile allies in Ankara.

Genocide-Denial Bill Rocks Turkish-French Relations

Benny Morris

A French bill prohibiting denial of the Armenian genocide has Turkey rethinking its "zero problems with neighbors" foreign policy.

The Year of Erdogan

Morton Abramowitz

Few international leaders covered themselves with much glory in 2011. Turkey’s prime minister did the trick.

A New Hamas in the Making?

Bilal Y. Saab

Reports claim Hamas is ready to renounce violence. This one dramatic move could transform the entire Middle East.

The Huntington Thesis and Turkey's New Role

Robert W. Merry

Ankara as a possible force for stability in the eastern Mediterranean.

Let's Make a Deal

Rebecca N. White

Panetta, Clapper, Dempsey and Sherman brief Congress; the Arab League might have a deal with Syria; Geithner sits down with Boehner; Nuland on Iran's rant.

Overhauling U.S. Policy in the Middle East

Leon Hadar

The balance of power has changed. Realpolitik—not Islam—will rule the Middle East. Washington must react accordingly.

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