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The Turkish-Israeli Crisis and U.S.-Turkish Relations

ian — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Simmering Turkish-Israeli tensions have escalated sharply since the release on September 2 of the UN secretary general’s panel of inquiry report on the Gaza flotilla crisis last year.

Capacity and Resolve

jdunton — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The last decade has seen the United States involved in two wars, an ongoing worldwide struggle against terrorism, and more recently a severe economic recession. This period has exposed two great structural challenges facing the United States. First, in a globalized world, vectors of prosperity quickly become vectors of insecurity. And second, the center of gravity in world affairs is shifting to Asia.

Global Forecast 2011

jdunton — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Turkey's June 12 Elections

sherry — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

As expected, the Justice and Development Party (JDP) led by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan easily retained power in the June 12 parliamentary elections. Empowered by a strong new mandate, Erdogan’s immediate priority is the adoption of a new constitution that would enhance the powers of the president.

Turkey’s June 12 Elections: Will Erdogan Maintain His Ascendance?

ian — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Turkish voters go to the ballot boxes on June 12, 2011 to decide if the governing Justice and Development Party (JDP), which has been in office for just over eight and a half years, will win its third successive general electoral victory.

Erdogan’s Referendum Victory and Turkish Politics

mentman — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

On September 12, Turkish voters decisively approved a package of constitutional amendments sponsored by the governing Justice and Development Party (JDP). The final result was 57.88 percent in favor to 42.12 percent against with 73.71 percent of registered voters participating.

The Gaza Flotilla Raid and its Aftermath

ian — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

On May 31, Israeli commandos raided the Turkish ship Mavi Marmara in international waters resulting in the death of at least nine passengers and the temporary detention of several hundred others who were seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Hamas-controlled Gaza. The raid and its aftermath seriously threaten Israeli-Turkish relations, complicate U.S.

Turkey Update: The Genocide Vote in Congress and US-Turkish Relations

ian — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

On March 4, 2010, the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee passed the “Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide” resolution by a vote of 23 to 22. The Turkish government showed its strong displeasure by immediately recalling Ambassador Namik Tan from Washington.

President Obama meets with Prime Minister Erdogan

ian — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

On December 7, President Barack Obama will host Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey at the White House. It will be the first formal meeting between the two leaders since April, when Obama visited Turkey early in his administration.

Afghanistan and Iran are expected to be the main issues on their agenda. However, there are other important issues that could come up.

Turkey Update: President Obama's Trip to Turkey

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

By choosing Turkey as his second destination for a bilateral visit after neighboring Canada so early in his administration, President Barack Hussein Obama has sent a very important signal to his Tu

Turkey's Evolving Dynamics

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Relations between the United States and Turkey stand at a critical juncture. Turkey is a key ally in the advancement of U.S. interests vis-à-vis the Middle East, Eurasia, and global energy diversification. Turkey still sees the United States as its closest ally and wants to be a partner in advancing mutual interests, particularly in its immediate environs.

Turkey Update: Turkish Politics in 2008

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The year had begun with the Justice and Development Party (JDP), which has been in office since November 2002, riding high after its second successive election victory in July 2007.

PKK Attacks in Turkey

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Q1: What is the significance of the recent PKK attack on Turkey?

Turkey and the Crisis in the Caucasus

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The outbreak of war between Georgia and Russia, following the ill-advised Georgian attempt to wrest control of the breakaway province of South Ossetia on August 7, posed an immediate challe

Another Long, Hot Summer in Ankara

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The summer months in the Turkish capital are invariably hot and unpleasant, and politicians, bureaucrats, and members of the judicial and military establishments who work there look forward to ge

Reviving Turkey's Stalled EU Drive?

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

On April 10-12, 2008, the Justice and Development Party (JDP) government hosted European Union (EU) Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on his first official visit to Turkey.

The JDP Faces the Threat of Closure: Erdogan's Toughest Test?

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

On March 31, 2008, the Turkish Constitutional Court voted unanimously to consider the case for the closure of the ruling Justice and Development Party (JDP).

Commentary: Balancing Relations with Turks and Kurds

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

On February 21, Turkish troops crossed into northern Iraq to attack bases belonging to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).

US-Turkish Relations: Another Honeymoon?

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

On January 8 President George W. Bush hosted Turkish President Abdullah Gul at the White House.

Secretary Rice in Ankara: Mission Impossible?

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

On November 2, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will be in Ankara for what is certain to be one of her toughest missions.

Turkey Update: After Election Victory, Erdogan Faces Difficulties

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

With its overwhelming victory in the July 22 parliamentary elections, in which it obtained the support of almost half of the votes cast, the ruling Justice and Development Party (JDP) has consolida

"Why Moscow is Threatening to Suspend Conventional Forces Treaty," Atlantic Outlook Vol. 1 No. 3

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Topics covered in this issue of Atlantic Outlook:

Support Grows for Keeping Stronger U.S. Force in Europe
Why Moscow Is Threatening to Suspend Conventional Forces Treaty
After Election Victory, Turkish Leader Faces New EU Challenges
Blair Has a Long Shot at Achieving Middle East Progress
And More.

A Stronger Second Mandate for Erdogan and the JDP

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400

By winning a decisive victory in the July 22 parliamentary elections, the Justice and Development Party (JDP) firmly underlined its stunning success in the November 2002 elections - achieved only a

The Turkish Grand National Assembly Elections

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The July 22 parliamentary elections will not only determine the composition of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TGNA) and the government for the next five years but also the future of the count

Looking Ahead to the July 22 Elections

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The July 22 parliamentary elections will not only determine the composition of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TGNA) and the government for the next five years but also the future of the country’…

The JDP Failure to Elect a President Triggers a New Test for Turkish Democracy

Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The inability of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TGNA) to elect a new Turkish President in 1980 after more than a hundred inconclusive rounds was followed by a military intervention and the third …

Turkey Update: The Train to Europe Stalls

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The European Union (EU) summit of December 14-15 was preceded by months of speculation about the likelihood of what the EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Olli Rehn, repeatedly characterized as a possible …

Turkey Update: Erdogan Comes to Washington as Turkey Faces Pre-Election Tensions

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400

The stunning victory of the Justice and Development Party (JDP), led by Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the November 2002 parliamentary elections brought into office Turkey’s first single party government …

Turkey Update: The U.S.-Turkish Alliance At The Iranian Junction?

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400

As tensions rise over the Iranian nuclear program, the CSIS Turkey Project has examined the likely impact on US-Turkish relations in a new Turkey Update.

Turkey Update: EU Negotiations And Domestic Politics

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Turkey Update: Turkey And The EU: Starting The Long Last Chapter

Tue, 21 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500

Turkey Update: Critical Linkage: Turkey's European Drive and Economic Recovery

Fri, 03 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500

Turkey Update: Erdogan: Leading Turkey To The European Threshold

Mon, 18 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400

Turkey Update: The Istanbul Bombs: Challenging The Turkish Model?

Wed, 03 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500

Turkey Update: Turkey, The United States And Iraq: Continuing Differences

Wed, 19 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500

Turkey Update: Reforming For Europe

Mon, 04 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0400

Turkey Update: Seeking Redefinition: U.S.-Turkish Relations After Iraq

Thu, 05 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0400

Turkey Update: Cyprus: Turkey's Other Difficult Decision

Fri, 07 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0500

Turkey Update: The U.S.-Turkish Alliance At The Iraqi Junction

Fri, 14 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0500

Turkey Update: Turkey's Post-Election Political Landscape

Fri, 08 Nov 2002 00:00:00 -0500

Turkey Update: The Turkish Elections: A Political Earthquake?

Wed, 30 Oct 2002 00:00:00 -0500

Turkey Update: Turkey's Iraq Jitters

Fri, 18 Oct 2002 00:00:00 -0400

Caspian Energy Update - Turkey's Caspian Energy Quandary

Tue, 13 Aug 2002 00:00:00 -0400

The Turkish agenda has been understandably dominated in recent months by the grave economic crisis and Turkey’s possible role in the United States-led drive for a regime change in Iraq, as well as …

Turkey Update: Postponing The Post-Ecevit Era

Fri, 24 May 2002 00:00:00 -0400

Turkey Update: Turkey, Europe And The United States: Quo Vadis?

Fri, 12 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0400

Turkey Update: Turkey And The European Union: Heading For A Break?

Fri, 08 Mar 2002 00:00:00 -0500

Turkey Update: Turkey: New Year Optimism

Fri, 21 Dec 2001 00:00:00 -0500

Turkey Update: Turkey and the Global Storm

Fri, 12 Oct 2001 00:00:00 -0400

Turkey Update: Politics Under The Shadow Of

Tue, 26 Jun 2001 00:00:00 -0400

Turkey Update: Turkey's Crisis: Corruption at the Core

Mon, 05 Mar 2001 00:00:00 -0500