Justice and Development Party (AKP) Commentary

A Turkish Tragedy

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

Falling Out

America’s deteriorating relationship with Turkey is likely to get even worse.

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.

Turkish Election Fever

Continuing National Interest coverage of Turkey, Thomas Goltz reports on how the Kurdish question is influencing the run-up to the July 22 parliamentary elections.

Getting it Right in Kurdistan

If everyone would smarten up, Kurdistan and Turkey could be the best things to happen to each other.

Turkey-Kurdistan Update

Wolfango Piccoli  clarifies what really happened along Turkey's border  with northern Iraq, while Henri Barkey

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