Turkey
Surprise and Frustration at the NATO Summit
Turkey drops its opposition to Swedish accession, but Ukraine is left with uncertainty.
How Erdoğan Is Fomenting an Anti-Western Mindset in Turkey
The president is trying to alter societal values and norms from the bottom up.
Sweden’s Stalled NATO Bid, Explained
Turkey and Hungary resist mounting pressure to approve Sweden’s membership in the alliance.
Recep Tayipp Erdoğan Notches Another Victory
Turkey’s longest-serving leader cements his nationalist rule.
Erdoğan’s Impending Victory and Turkey’s Future Course
The country is likely to stay on its increasingly authoritarian trajectory and remain an unreliable NATO ally.
A Day of Dashed Hopes
Turkey’s presidential election goes to a runoff after neither President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan nor his challenger takes 50 percent of the vote.
Turkey’s Existential Election
Ahead of Sunday’s vote, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan lashes out against enemies while Turks brace for political violence.
Our Best Stuff on the Classified Document Scandal, the Turkish Election, and the Whigs
A little history with your news and politics roundup.
Erdoğan Faces an Electoral Abyss
A soft-spoken civil servant is challenging the Turkish leader's 20-year rule.
Assad’s Earthquake Opportunism
The regime in Damascus tries to shed its pariah status while simultaneously stalling relief work.
Picking Through Turkey’s Rubble
A rocky earthquake recovery will have political consequences for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Death Toll Still Rising in Turkey, Syria
Plus: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declares a state of emergency and rescue teams head to the region.
The Turkish Roadblock to an Expanded NATO
Sweden and Finland still want to join the alliance, but Turkey stands squarely in the way.
Turkish Demands Over Kurdish Refugees Are Threatening Sweden’s NATO Accession
It’s time for the U.S. and other NATO nations to put pressure on Erdoğan.
Erdogan’s Coming U-Turn on Syria
Why the Turkish president will likely drop his hopes of toppling Assad.