In 2005, Turkey formally fulfilled the European Union’s “Copenhagen Criteria” to achieve official candidate status. However, the EU has not negotiated with Ankara in good faith, and Turkey’s membership prospects are badly stalled. Unfortunately, the EU’s contrived negotiating position has provided the AKP with an opportunity… Read more
On September 12, 2010, Turkey took an important political step away from its secular nature—and, indirectly, away from its alliance with the United States and NATO. Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan forced a nationwide referendum to accept or reject 26 constitutional amendments for an up-or-down vote. The referendum passed 58 percent… Read more
Peter Brookes discusses Turkey-Iraq relations on FOXs The OReilly Factor. … Read more
(Archived document, may contain errors) i 609 October 14, 1987 TURKEX AN INCRE ASINGLY KEY STRATEGIC ASSET FOR THE US INIRODUCIION At a time when war and chaos in the Persian Gulf remind policymakers how difficult it is to.deal with Middle Eastern states, Turkey remains a rock of stability and reliability in the… Read more
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Last Thursday, Iran and Turkey signed an agreement aimed at increasing trade between the two countries and doubling...… Read more
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