Justice and Development Party Commentary

The Year of Erdogan

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

Islamists Take Morocco

The Islamist victory in Morocco's recent elections is cause for celebration, not fear.

One Hearty Party

Turkey and Georgia beware: the road to authoritarianism is paved with successful one-party rule.

Turkey’s Doing It Without the Fez On

Turkey's policies are becoming more globalized, more Islamic and more assertive. And that's a good thing for the United States.

A Turkish Tragedy

The case against the alleged coup plotters of Operation Sledgehammer could destroy Turkey's democratic balance.

The Sick Man

Turkey’s growing domestic instability is bad news for U.S. policy in the Middle East.

Toward U.S.-China Trade Wars?

Enacting new legislation that levies punitive duties on imported Chinese goods will have a negative effect on the U.S. economy. Congress should consider the consequences before approving this measure.

The Peaceful Rise of Consumer Markets

America’s July 4 and China’s October 1 are no longer that different—and that says a lot about China’s future.

The Story of 'Made in China'

Recent product recalls have exposed serious shortcomings in China's supervision systems for a range of products. Not every recall has been justified, as demonstrated by the Mattel debacle.

Turkey's Misunderstood Moderate Muslims

The Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Turkey warrants serious analysis and attention, not misguided generalizations.

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May 26, 2012