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Sex Trafficking Fueled By Northern Cyprus’s ‘De Facto’ Status
A self-declared state recognized only by Turkey, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) spans the northern third of the largest island in the Eastern Mediterranean. Condemned by the…
In Times of War, Turkey’s Opposition Unites Behind Erdogan
Political winds of a strident nationalism have swept the political and public landscape in Turkey after another foray into the complex theater of Syria. Facing the potential charges of…
For Turks, Constitutional Court No Longer an Address For Legal Remedy
When European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) rejected applications by Turkish citizens dismissed in post-coup government purge, it cited the need for full exhaustion of domestic legal…
Erdogan Warns of Accidental Casualties for US Troops in Northern Syria
Turkey's president has warned that the impending Turkish military operation against Kurdish militants in northern Syria would stir up unwanted losses of the U.S. military personnel who…
Turkey Flexes Military Muscle Abroad, Stirring Concern in Region
Turkey announced at the end of December that it will be building a military base in Sudan. The move is the latest by Turkey to bolster its military presence abroad, to regain its military…
Turkey’s EU Bid Takes Hit After Erdogan’s France Visit
The Turkish leader's visit to France last week to jump-start a long-stalled EU negotiation process and open a new chapter in the tumultuous relationship stumbled into a spectacular debacle…
Turkish Lawmaker: Gov’t Runs Camps for Training Armed Militia
A lawmaker from Turkey's nationalist opposition party claimed that the Turkish government has built several camps across the country to give armed training to loyal supports as part of…
Erdogan’s Support for Iranian Regime Against Protests Signifies Sea Change in…
Turkey's relations with Iran were mainly defined in antagonistic terms in the form of a geopolitical contest for expanding regional spheres of influence across the region.
Ankara's…
Erdogan Berates French Journalist Over ‘Syria-Bound Arms’ Question
President of Turkey slammed a French journalist over a question about allegations that the Turkish intelligence sent weapons-loaded trucks to warring sides in Syria, accusing him of speaking…
German, Turkish FMs Pledge to Work for Mending Strained Ties
Foreign Ministers of Turkey and Germany pledged to spend efforts to mend ties significantly strained by a number of thorny issues that bedeviled a healthy dialogue between the two NATO…