Despite the promises of globalisation, cosmopolitan politics only takes you so far. In an age of nationalism, it is not a good idea to look to outside forces for help with internal problems.
The Turkish-US relationship is either experiencing its first serious fissure since 1975, or just another bump in the road. No one can be sure.
The Turkish leader has perfected his rhetoric during 16 years in power, maintaining control with an effective interplay of coercion and attraction
From possible US sanctions to electing a new economic tsar, Erdogan has his hands full after Sunday’s elections
The four power audits show that Europeans, particularly when working together, retain the capacity to cooperate and compete effectively with all these powers. But they also show that, in each case, Europe is failing to do so.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is trying to get ahead of a downward curve in Turkey’s fortunes. He has – probably – done enough to win this new snap vote
Turkey seems finally to be settling for a second-tier “privileged partnership” with Europe
The saga of an Iranian gold trader has driven a wedge between Turkey and its allies
Think Turkey’s relationship with Europe is bad? Think again
The dust cloud brought about by Turkey’s authoritarian drift should not be allowed to obscure the reality of the coup itself