by barborb | Jul 19, 2023 | Blog
Inside Turkey’s three dimensions for changing tune on Sweden’s NATO bid Turkey’s surprise decision on the Swedish NATO bid seems to be underpinned by considerations on defense and economic areas. ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s...
by barborb | Jul 19, 2023 | Analysis
What now for Turkey in Cyprus and eastern Mediterranean? I discussed the recent elections in the Turkish Republic of Cyprus and how it will maintain or change the status quo in the eastern Med. BARIN KAYAOĞLU After getting what he wished for in Cyprus, Turkish...
by barborb | Jun 19, 2023 | Analysis
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict tests Turkey’s hard power without diplomacy Can Ankara’s “coercive diplomacy” in the south Caucasus yield tangible diplomatic benefits in the long run? BARIN KAYAOĞLU Turkey once again assumed the role of “game changer” — this time in the...
