Turkey Places US Pastor Andrew Brunson Under House Arrest
A Turkish court released U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson, who had been in jail pending trial for 19 months, and placed him under house arrest.
Mesut Ozil’s Resignation Produces Political Storm in Germany, Joy in Turkey
Mesut Ozil's high-profile resignation has created a political storm in Germany and provided a windfall to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ozil's photo with the Turkish president in London…
[Book Review] Media Freedom: Contested Legacy of a Concept in Turkey
Media freedom is always tested by the problematic relationship between policymakers and journalists from the late Ottoman Empire until today. But it has never suffered such a setback and…
Turkey’s Links to Radical Groups
Turkey's recent foreign and security policies in the Middle East lead to genuine suspicion about its mingling with radical groups that sprang up across the region.
Turkish Parliamentary Commission Accepts Paid Military Exemption Bill
Turkish Parliament's Planning and Budget Commission passed a draft bill on paid military exemption proposing 21 days of military service for those who pay 15,000 TL.
Turkey Supports Mesut Ozil After Decision to Quit German National Team
Turkey's authorities praised German player Mesut Ozil for his decision to retire from national football after a crisis over a photo with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan weeks before…
Businessman Akin Ipek Briefly Detained in London Over Turkey’s Request
A Turkish businessman was briefly detained in London at the request of Turkish authorities over a perceived link to foe of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkish Opposition Party Faces Rift As Delegates Push For New Congress
The rift within Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) widens as a number of delegates push for a party congress to elect a new leader after the electoral defeat last…
Banality of Turkey’s Purge And Upended Lives
The reaction to the death of a mother and her little baby exposed the corrosion of social decorum and the breakdown of civic norms in Turkey.
In Turkey, One Emergency Rule Ends, Another Begins
Last week, Turkey’s emergency rule came to an end. Normally, it should have been met with great joy and celebration after two years of crackdown, arrests and a debilitating purge in civil…