As long as NATO appeases Turkey’s authoritarianism, the Alliance’s commitment to human rights and democracy is put in question.
Tag: Turkey Coup
A Choice for Turkey
This January, Turkey’s parliament passed a series of constitutional amendments that would drastically expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Slated for a national referendum in April, Thomas Lee discusses the potential implications of President Erdoğan’s new powers, and the impact they could have on the future of the country’s democracy, security, and multilateral relations.
NATO at a crossroads: the case of Turkey
Turkey’s behaviour since the failed coup this past summer demonstrates a challenge for NATO in dealing with an important member state. Developments in NATO’s relations with Turkey can provide important insight for how the alliance needs to prepare to deal with uncertainty, especially regarding changes in member state leadership this coming year.
From Friends to Frenemies: What has Changed between US and Turkey?
Friends before, frenemies now? Sha Lalapet examines the dynamic changes in US-Turkey relations over the years. While the partnership has stood the test of time, will it survive in light of recent events?
Geopolitics of the Dissatisfied
Has the Caucasus region created fertile ground for ISIS recruits? Pierre-Olivier Bussieres examines how dissent has led to radicalization in a complex, vulnerable region.
What Turkey’s Failed Coup Could Mean for Future U.S. Relations
In the aftermath of the failed attempt at a military coup against the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, there is potential for major shifts in the current geopolitical alliances. Kristyn Byrne explores what this means for Turkey’s NATO membership and relations Turkey-U.S. relations.
Coup Attempt Shouldn’t Give Erdogan’s Authoritarianism a Free Pass
The Erdogan government has instituted a harsh series of crack downs following the July coup attempt. Carter Vance warns that an attempt to depose a democratic government should not allow it to act undemocratically in response
Could Turkey’s Attempted Coup Jeopardize its Continued Participation in the F-35 Program?
Instability negatively affects a state’s ability to procure. Will the pressure of external and internal politics mean Turkey will leave the F-35 program?