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An end to isolation?

The EU-Turkey deal offers the promise of ending Ankara's international isolation, but the scepticism of domestic politicians may prove problematic

Turkey’s end of the refugee bargain

Turkey will endeavour to keep to its side of the bargain, but is facing substantial pressure both military and humanitarian

Turkey’s slippery slope to Syria

Faced with the prospect of a Kurdish “statelet” emerging on its border, the chances of Turkey charting its own course in Syria are on the increase

Turkey’s triple disaster

More refugees, defeat for friendly opposition forces and diminishing hopes for 'safe zones' make Syrian regime's Aleppo advance a nightmare for Ankara

Turkey: EU partner or buffer state?

After EU-Turkey summit, Turkey finds itself closer to Europe – though not necessarily as a potential EU member

Fear and loathing in Turkey

What are the consequences of Erdoğan’s surprising landslide win?

Turkey votes in turbulent times

A troubled Turkey votes this Sunday, with elections once again a vote on the role of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan