TURKEY ARCHIVE

Turkey: IMF Talks Provide Way to Gauge Ankara’s Fiscal Discipline
Nicholas Birch: 7/02/09

Turkey: Football Referee, Barred for Being Homosexual, Fights for Rights
Nicholas Birch: 6/26/09

Turkey: Iran Upheaval Poses Diplomatic Challenge for Ankara
Yigal Schleifer: 6/25/09

Turkey: UFO Believers Seek to Shed "Quack" Status
Nicholas Birch: 6/22/09

Turkey: European Union Court Ruling Could Expand Women’s Rights
Nicholas Birch: 6/17/09

Azerbaijan: Baku Can Leapfrog over Ukraine, Georgia for NATO Membership -- Source
Shahin Abbasov: 6/04/09

Turkey: Treating Minors as Terrorists Stirs Controversy
Yigal Schleifer: 6/01/09

Azerbaijan: Turkish Prime Minister Offers Strong Support for Baku’s Position on Karabakh
Mina Muradova: 5/13/09

Turkey: Can Turkey’s Main Secularist Party Make a Comeback?
Nicholas Birch: 5/07/09

Armenia: Karabakh Leaders Uneasy with Armenia-Azerbaijan Talks
Haroutiun Khachatrian: 5/06/09

Turkey: Massacre Puts Government on Defensive on Support for Paramilitaries
Nicholas Birch: 5/05/09

Armenia: Obama Escapes Blame for Omission
Gayane Abrahamyan: 5/01/09

Turkey: May Day Highlights Workers’ Concerns about the Economy
Jonathan Lewis: 5/01/09

Turkey: Hopes Fading for a Turkish Truce with Militant Kurds
Nicholas Birch: 4/30/09

Armenia: Turkey Policy Prompts Government Member to Join Opposition
Marianna Grigoryan: 4/29/09

Turkey: Ankara-Yerevan Rapprochement Initiative Faces Public Skepticism
Yigal Schleifer: 4/28/09

Armenia and Turkey: Lobby Groups Opposing Confirmation of Assistant Secretary of State for Central Asia and Caucasus
Joshua Kucera: 4/23/09

Armenia: Turkish Foreign Minister’s Visit Resolves No Questions
Marianna Grigoryan: 4/17/09

Armenian Village Plans for Turkish Border Opening
Gayane Abrahamyan: 4/16/09

Armenia: Did President Sargsyan Blaze a Trail to the Sea via Iran?
Haroutiun Khachatrian: 4/15/09

Azerbaijan: Is Baku Ready to Cause Geopolitical Problems over Turkish-Armenian Thaw?
Shahin Abbasov: 4/14/09

Turkey: Obama Visit Prompts Turks to Get Caught Up in "Obamenon"
A EurasiaNet Slideshow by Jonathan Lewis : 4/07/09

Turkey: Obama Connects with Turks, Promotes Turkish-Armenian Rapprochement
Yigal Schleifer: 4/07/09

Turkey: Obama Visit Sparks Hope of Reinvigorated US-Turkish Strategic Partnership
Yigal Schleifer: 4/03/09

Armenia and Azerbaijan: OSCE Wants Civil Society Groups to Help Karabakh Peace Process
Haroutiun Khachatrian: 4/02/09

Armenia and Turkey: Can Nuclear Power Become a Force that Binds Two Enemies?
Marianna Grigoryan: 3/31/09

Turkey: Erdogan’s AKP Party Looks to Sweep Local Elections
Nicholas Birch: 3/27/09

The Iranian-Turkish Border: A Hazardous Haven for Smugglers
Jonathan Lewis: 3/24/09

Parsing the Views of the US State Department’s New Point Man for Europe and Eurasia
Joshua Kucera: 3/18/09

Turkey: As Local Elections Approach, Governing Party’s Popularity Appears to be Slipping
Greg Bruno: 3/15/09

Turkey: Prosecutors Start Digging for Suspected Kurdish Mass Graves
Nicholas Birch: 3/11/09

Turkey: Hillary Clinton Presses ’Reset’ Button with Key US Ally
Yigal Schleifer: 3/10/09

Turkey: The Country’s Biggest Religious Movement Educates Kurds, and not Everyone Is Happy
3/03/09

Azerbaijan: Russian Arms Scandal Feeds Baku’s Support for Nabucco
Shahin Abbasov: 2/04/09

Turkey: Well-Known Actor Faces War Crimes Charges after Talk-Show Confession
Nicholas Birch: 2/03/09

Caspian Basin: Russia and Turkey Raise Obstacles for US Energy Policy
Joshua Kucera: 1/28/09

Caspian Energy: European Parliament Officials Says Iran Should Participate in Nabucco Pipeline
Deirdre Tynan: 1/26/09

Turkey: Coup Investigation Raises Government-Military Tension
Yigal Schleifer: 1/22/09

Russia-Ukraine Gas Conflict Helps Azerbaijan, Nabucco
Shahin Abbasov: 1/20/09

Russia on Nabucco: If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them
1/20/09

Turkey: Initiative to Apologize for Armenian "Catastrophe" Sparks Rancor
Yigal Schleifer: 1/16/09

Turkey: Kurdish Political Party Seeks to Be More Competitive in March Local Elections
Yigal Schleifer: 1/14/09

Turkey: The Mystery Man Behind Turkey’s Biggest-Ever Political Trial
Nicholas Birch: 1/12/09

Nabucco Pipeline May be Operating by 2015 - EU Official
1/12/09

Turkey: Government Launches Kurdish TV Channel
Nicholas Birch: 1/09/09

Turkey: Israel’s Gaza Offensive Presents Ankara with Diplomatic Challenge
1/08/09

Turkmenistan: Is Ashgabat’s Interest in Nabucco Rising?
1/08/09

Turkey: Taking a Go-Slow Approach in the Caucasus and Central Asia
Joshua Kucera: 1/06/09

Kazakhstan: Delegation Takes Off for Turkey
1/06/09

Turkey: Secular Turks Face Growing Discrimination -- Report
Nicholas Birch: 12/23/08

Caspian Basin: Austrian Energy Exec Optimistic About Nabucco Pipeline
12/17/08

Central Asian Art Entering the Mainstream Market
Nadira Artyk: 12/12/08

Turkey: Ancient Pagan Temple Site Yields New Archeological Clues on Origins of Farming
Nicholas Birch: 12/09/08

Turkey: Female Worker’s Five-Month Sit-In Sheds Light on Workers’ Rights
Nicholas Birch: 12/01/08

Turkmenistan: Frustration Mounts as Western Energy Companies Wait for Ashgabat to Make Up Its Mind
James Delly: 11/24/08

Energy Summit in Baku Advances Regional Energy Cooperation
11/24/08

Turkey: Can Ankara Promote Rapprochement Between the United States and Iran?
Yigal Schleifer: 11/21/08

Turkey: Ataturk Documentary Stokes Culture War
Nicholas Birch: 11/12/08

Turkey: Ankara Provokes Controversy by Censoring the Internet
Yigal Schleifer: 11/07/08

Turkey: The Military, a Pillar of the Secular Tradition, Finds Itself on the Defensive
Yigal Schleifer: 10/23/08

Georgian Transit Ban Hinders Russian Military Presence in Armenia
Emil Danielyan: 10/10/08

Azerbaijan: Potential Pipeline Deal Could Help Settle Nagorno-Karabakh Issue
Shahin Abbasov: 9/30/08

Turkey Pushes for More Nagorno-Karabakh Talks amid Warming Ties with Armenia
Emil Danielyan: 9/29/08

Lousy Timing Could Overshadow Turkey’s Logical Caucasus Solution
Liz Fuller: 9/13/08

Turkey: Caucasus Crisis Leaves Ankara Torn Between US and Russia
9/11/08

Nabucco Gets A Boost In Baku
9/10/08

Armenia and Turkey Probe Normalization of Relations
Marianna Grigoryan: 9/08/08

Turkey: Court Ruling Represents "The End of the Beginning" of Secular-Islamist Tension
Nicholas Birch: 7/31/08

Turkey: The Truth is "Missing" in Media Coverage of Domestic Politics
Yigal Schleifer: 7/30/08

Turkey: "Muslim Calvinists" in Anatolia Show How Piety Can Blend with Modernity
Nicholas Birch: 7/24/08

Turkey: Free-Speech Issue Remains a Sensitive Subject
Nicholas Birch: 7/15/08

Turkey: Arrests, Court Case Reveal that Turkey is Dangerously Polarized
Nicholas Birch: 7/02/08

Turkey: Key Meeting on Cyprus Could Have Large Impact on Ankara’s EU Bid
Yigal Schleifer: 6/30/08

Turkey: Rare Fish Saved From Extinction But Fishermen’s Future Still In Balance
Nicholas Birch: 6/25/08

US Diplomat Grapples with Issues of Closed Borders and Frozen Conflicts in Caucasus
Joshua Kucera: 6/19/08

Turkey: One-Man Peacekeeping Force Tries to End Blood Feuds
Yigal Schleifer: 6/10/08

Turkey: Religious Officials Criticized For Stance On Women
6/05/08

Turkey: Dam Project Fosters Development Strategy Debate
Yigal Schleifer: 6/04/08

Theologians Take Conservative Turkish Clothing Designer to Court
Nicholas Birch: 6/03/08

Turkey: Examining the Nuances of the Mosque-State Debate
Nicholas Birch: 5/29/08

Turkey: An Islamic Radical Group Resurfaces, Striving to Embrace Peaceful Change
Nicholas Birch: 5/01/08

Turkey: Parliament Approves ’Cosmetic’ Free-Speech Reform
4/30/08

Turkish-Americans Taking Steps to Build Their Influence in Washington
Joshua Kucera: 4/25/08

Turkey: More Woes for Government, as Economy Loses Steam
Yigal Schleifer: 4/18/08

Turkey: Discovery of 12,000-year-old Temple Complex Could Alter Theory of Human Development
Nicholas Birch: 4/17/08

Turkey: Governing Party Takes Action to Evade Court Ban
Yigal Schleifer: 4/08/08

Turkey: Suit to Ban Governing Party Threatens to Plunge the Country into Crisis
Yigal Schleifer: 3/28/08

US Diplomat: Gazprom’s Gains From Central Asia Are Put to "Nefarious Uses"
Joshua Kucera: 3/26/08

Turkmenistan: Keeping the West Hanging
Nicholas Birch: 3/25/08

Turkmenistan: Will Berdymukhamedov Commit to the Trans-Caspian Pipeline During His Turkey Visit?
3/20/08

Islam: Turkish Theologians Revise Hadith, To Mixed Reactions
3/19/08

On Election Day, Turkey Outweighs Politics in Border Village
Yigal Schleifer: 2/19/08

Cyprus Vote: Big Ramifications for Turkey’s EU Bid and NATO’s Operational Capacity
2/15/08

Turkey: Worries Mount Over Government’s Commitment to Democratization
Yigal Schleifer: 2/13/08

Turkey: Conspiracy Investigation Revives Concern About the "Deep State"
Nicholas Birch: 2/11/08

Turkey: Parliament Set to Mull Lifting Headscarf Ban at Public Universities
Nicholas Birch: 2/05/08

Turkey: Freedom of Speech Again an Issue
Nicholas Birch: 2/01/08

The Iranian-Turkmen Gas Row: And the Winner is ... Russia
Yigal Schleifer: 1/28/08

Turkey: Murder Cases Underscore Troubles with Judicial, Police Reform
Yigal Schleifer: 1/16/08

Ankara Makes Caucasus and Central Asia a Diplomatic Priority - Turkish President
Richard Weitz: 1/09/08

Turkish President’s Visit to Washington Heralds Upturn in Bilateral Ties
Nicholas Birch: 1/08/08

Plight of Istanbul Roma Focuses Attention on Flawed Urban Renewal Plans
Nicholas Birch: 1/04/08

Turkey: Ankara Raising its Middle East Diplomatic Profile
Yigal Schleifer: 11/15/07

Turkey is Winning the Battle, but Can It Win the War?
Nicholas Birch: 11/06/07

Turkey: Revisiting a Flashpoint of the Democratization Process
Yigal Schleifer: 11/02/07

Congressional Resolution to Recognize Armenian Genocide is Tabled
Joshua Kucera: 10/29/07

Turkey: European Court Delivers Landmark Religious Rights Ruling
Nicholas Birch: 10/26/07

US-Turkish Relations: In a Critical Phase
Yigal Schleifer: 10/19/07

A Turkish Raid into Iraq Could Have Significant Economic Ramifications for Ankara
Nicholas Birch: 10/17/07

New Trans-Caucasus Railway Project Gets the Go-Ahead
Nicholas Birch: 10/12/07

Pacing Turkish Reform Properly
10/12/07

Turkish MPs: Bush Administration Must Make Goodwill Gesture to Compensate for US House Committee Vote
Joshua Kucera: 10/11/07

Iraq: Turkey Warned Against Incursion Into North
10/11/07

Turkey: Drought Raises Concern about a Possible Environmental Catastrophe
Nicholas Birch: 9/17/07

Turkey: Conservative Muslim Elected President
8/29/07

Turkey: Ankara Seeks Role As East-West "Energy Bridge"
8/27/07

Turkish Parliament Poised for Tug-of-War Over Kurdish Question
Yigal Schleifer: 8/01/07

Turkey: Kurdish Party Prepares for Return to Parliament
Yigal Schleifer: 7/27/07

Turkey: Governing Party Could Be Emboldened By New Mandate
7/23/07

Turkey: Turkish Voters Head Into Key Elections
7/20/07

Turkey: Religious Minorities Watch Closely as Election Day Approaches
Yigal Schleifer: 7/19/07

Turkey: Conscientious Objector’s Case Focuses Spotlight on Military’s Role in Society
7/18/07

Turkey: In Some Areas, Clans Call the Political Shots
Yigal Schleifer: 7/16/07

Turkey: Upcoming Parliamentary Vote Highlights Gender Inequality in Politics
Yigal Schleifer: 7/13/07

Turkey: PKK Leader Talks Tough in the Face of Turkish Military Action
7/12/07

Turkey: Kurdish Politicians Strive to Seize Historic Opportunity in Upcoming Election
YIgal Schleifer: 7/10/07

Turkey: The Political Process Experiences a Quiet Revolution
Nicholas Birch: 6/27/07

Questions Cloud Turkish-EU Energy Cooperation
Yigal Schleifer: 6/12/07

Turkish Fishing Villages Blame Pipeline for Dwindling Catches
6/07/07

Turkish Military Presses for Offensive Against Militant Bases in Iraq
Yigal Schleifer: 6/05/07

Turkey: Scientists Face Off Against Creationists
Nicholas Birch: 5/24/07

Russia Celebrates its Central Asian Energy Coup
Sergei Blagov: 5/16/07

Azerbaijan: BTC Still Ready For Kazakh Oil, Despite New Deal
5/15/07

Change Begins at the Border
Joshua Kucera: 5/10/07

Local Actions Add Up to a National Crisis in Turkey
Yigal Schleifer: 5/08/07

South Asia: Did Ankara Declaration Mark A Genuine Breakthrough?
Amin Tarzi: 5/06/07

Turkey: A Divided Country Struggles For Identity
Jeffrey Donovan: 5/05/07

Aiming to Reduce Russian Role in Caspian, Azerbaijan Builds Economic Ties with Asia
Stephen Blank: 5/03/07

Turkey: High Court Invalidates Presidential Vote
Nicholas Birch: 5/01/07

Turkey’s Constitutional Crisis Deepens
Yigal Schleifer: 4/30/07

Turkey Grapples with Constitutional Crisis Surrounding Presidential Vote
Nicholas Birch: 4/27/07

Murders Shine Spotlight on Evangelical Activity in Turkey
Yigal Schleifer: 4/25/07

Turkey’s Premier Won’t Run For President
4/25/07

Ankara Protest Opens Window on Turkey’s Brewing Culture War
Nicholas Birch: 4/16/07

Turkey: Punk Rockers Face Prison Time for Protest Song
Nicholas Birch: 4/13/07

Turkey: Kurdish Party Experiences Crackdown, Mulls Tactical Changes Ahead of Election
Yigal Schleifer: 4/05/07

Russia Moves to Repair Ties with Azerbaijan
Sergei Blagov: 4/02/07

Church Reopening in Turkey Does Little to Reassure Armenians
3/30/07

Turkey Opens Restored Armenian Church
Nicholas Birch: 3/29/07

Turkey Opens Restored Armenian Church
Nicholas Birch: 3/29/07

US Ponders Moves to Counter Aggressive Russian Energy Maneuvers
Ariel Cohen: 3/27/07

Turkey’s Dissident Intellectuals Grow Accustomed to Life with Bodyguards
Nicholas Birch: 3/22/07

Will He, or Won’t He: Turkey’s Prime Minister Mulls Controversial Run for the Presidency
Nicholas Birch: 3/19/07

Bush Administration Tries to Prevent Possible Rupture with Turkey
Joshua Kucera: 3/16/07

Turkey: Free Speech Debate Targets Controversial Television Series
Yigal Schleifer: 3/12/07

Turkey Acts to Expand Caspian Basin Energy Presence
Nicholas Birch: 3/02/07

The United States Develops a Strategic Plan for the Black Sea
3/01/07

Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey: Building a Transportation Triumvirate?
Rovshan Ismayilov: 2/07/07

Journalist’s Murder Opens Window of Opportunity for Turkish-Armenian Rapprochement
Yigal Schleifer: 2/01/07

Taming Turkish Nationalism a Challenge in Accused Killer’s Hometown
Nicholas Birch: 1/26/07

Thousands Mourn Slain Turkish-Armenian Journalist
1/23/07

Turkey: Journalist’s Death Puts Focus on Nationalism
Yigal Schleifer: 1/22/07

New Lending Trend Could Improve Tax Collection in Turkey
Nicolas Birch: 1/18/07

Turkey: Recent Study Sheds Light on Plight of Internally Displaced Persons
Yigal Schleifer: 1/10/07

Gazprom Makes the Georgian Government Pay
Diana Petriashvili: 1/09/07

Papal Visit Focuses Attention on Minority Rights Issues in Turkey
Yigal Schleifer and Nicholas Birch: 12/01/06

The Pope Reassures Muslims During Turkish Trip
Patrick Andrade: 12/01/06

Papal Visit to Turkey Begins
Nicolas Birch: 11/28/06

Papal Visit to Turkey Begins
Nicolas Birch: 11/28/06

Spirit of Cooperation Dominates Turkic Summit
Mevlut Katik: 11/20/06

Turkic Summit to Explore Commonwealth Possibility
Mevlut Katik: 11/15/06

EU Report Sharply Criticizes Turkey’s Reform Record
Yigal Schleifer: 11/08/06

Turkey Heads into Critical Period for EU Accession Bid
Mevlut Katik: 10/03/06

Russian Pipeline Play Poses Dilemma for Turkey
Mevlut Katik: 9/27/06

Liberals and Nationalists in Turkey Face Off Again Over Freedom of Speech
Nicolas Birch: 9/19/06

Turkish Foreign Policy Moving Away From US Position � Expert
Joshua Kucera: 9/15/06

Turkey at Crossroads as Separatist Violence Rises
Nicolas Birch: 9/14/06

Turkey Treads Carefully in Negotiating an Energy Deal With Iran
Mevlut Katik: 9/08/06

A Naturalized Citizen Plays for Turkish National Soccer Team, and Not Everyone is Happy
Nicolas Birch: 8/21/06

Assyrians Experience Slow Cultural Revival in Southeastern Turkey
Yigal Schleifer: 8/18/06

Appointment of New Military Chief Sparks Speculation on Military-Government Relations in Turkey
Mevlut Katik: 8/10/06

Hailing the Pipeline to Somewhere
Thomas Goltz: 7/12/06

BTC Security Questions Persist
Alexandros Petersen: 7/11/06

Islamic Banking Struggles to Make Inroads in Staunchly Secular Turkey
Nicolas Birch: 7/10/06

Mayors Charged in Kurdish TV Dispute
YIgal Schleifer: 7/06/06

Turkey Staking Out Mediator Role in Iranian Nuclear Crisis
Mevlut Katik: 6/29/06

BTC: Kazakhstan Finally Commits to the Pipeline
Shahin Abbasov and Khadija Ismailova: 6/19/06

Economic Progress in Turkey Endangered by Political Jousting
Nicolas Birch: 6/06/06

The Oil Flows Through the BTC Pipeline, but a Problem May Loom
Shahin Abbasov, Khadija Ismailova and Mevlut Katik: 5/31/06

Turkey Battles Bout of EU Reform Fatigue
Yigal Schleifer: 5/25/06

A Byzantine Plot in Turkey
Nicolas Birch: 5/24/06

Concern Rising About Kurdish Discontent in Southeastern Turkey
Yigal Schleifer: 4/27/06

Turkey and the United States to Develop "Common Strategic Vision"
Mevlut Katik: 4/26/06

Two Books Examine Armenian Genocide Issue
Alex van Oss: 4/24/06

Turkey Aims to Foster Dialogue Between West and Middle East
Yigal Schleifer: 4/03/06

Geopolitical Competition Heats Up in Black Sea
Mevlut Katik: 3/10/06

Turkey’s Strategic Outlook Making Significant Shift
Igor Torbakov: 3/07/06

Turkey Stands to Benefit From Caspian Basin Energy Competition
Igor Torbakov: 2/17/06

Turkey Confronts Geopolitical Dilemma Concerning Iranian Nuclear Research
Yigal Schleifer and Mevlut Katik: 2/14/06

Turkey and Georgia: Opening the Roads for Trade
Altay Atli: 2/08/06

Afghanistan Looks to Turkey for Development Assistance
Altay Atli: 1/24/06

Bird Flu Crisis in Turkey Puts Armenia on High Alert
Emil Danielyan: 1/13/06

Turkey’s Greek Community Grapples With Adversity
Thomas Galen Grove: 1/06/06

Turkey’s Greek Community Grapples With Adversity
Thomas Galen Grove: 1/06/06

Freedom-of-Expression Court Cases in Turkey Could Hamper Ankara’s EU Membership Bid
Yigal Schleifer: 12/16/05

Armenia: Former Karabakh Military Leader Takes to Politics
Haroutiun Khachatrian: 12/06/05

EU Accession: Opposition to Turkish Membership Remains Entrenched
Sarah Repucci: 11/11/05

Water Could Become Major Catalyst for Conflict
Roman Kupchinsky: 9/18/05

Report: No Big Gains to Armenia if Turkey Lifts Blockade
Haroutiun Khachatrian: 8/09/05

Russia and Turkey Forge New Ties on Security, Trade
Igor Torbakov: 8/08/05

Roma Rights Organizations Work to Ease Prejudice in Turkey
Yigal Schleifer: 7/22/05

Turkey Promotes Stability in the Caucasus
Mevlut Katik: 7/18/05

Postponement of History Conference Sparks Controversy in Turkey
Igor Torbakov: 6/14/05

Turkey, Armenia Miss Opportunity for Rapprochement
Emil Danielyan: 6/03/05

Caspian Basin Leaders Hail Opening of Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline
5/25/05

Turkey and IMF Enter into New Stand-by Loan Deal
Mevlut Katik: 5/12/05

Solemn Occasion: Armenia Remembers
4/22/05

Armenia Widens Ties with Iran As U.S. Attack Looms
Emil Danielyan: 3/03/05

Turkey ’Nearly Opened Armenian Border in 2003’
Emil Danielyan: 2/04/05

Turkish Scholars Seek to Engage Armenian Counterparts in Historical Debate
Igor Torbakov: 2/01/05

The Russian-Turkish Rapprochement Could Benefit Armenia
Haroutiun Khachatrian: 2/01/05

Turkey, Russia Celebrate Trade Ties While Probing an Expansion of Geopolitical Contacts
Mevlut Katik: 1/12/05

Turkish Drive Towards EU Increases Possibilities for Change in the Caucasus
Jon Gorvett: 1/06/05

Turkey Turns Attention to Repairing Frayed Ties with the United States
Mevlut Katik: 1/06/05

Changes in the CIS: What to Expect in 2005
Stephen Blank: 1/05/05

Turkish Media Reaction Mixed on EU
Mevlut Katik: 12/21/04

EU: Leaders Agree In Principle To Invite Turkey To Join, With Conditions Attached
12/17/04

Turkey Applies Last-Minute Pressure for EU "Yes" Decision
Mevlut Katik: 12/15/04

Turkey: EU Eyes Tougher Conditions For Ankara Ahead Of Key Summit
12/01/04

Turkey Cautious on Possible Rapprochement Opening to Armenia
Mevlut Katik: 11/17/04

Turkey Makes Diplomatic Push for EU Membership
Mevlut Katik: 11/12/04

An Outpost of Greek Culture in Turkey
YIgal Schleifer: 11/12/04

Turkish Media Gives Mixed Reaction to EU Accession Report
Mevlut Katik: 10/15/04

European Commission Gives Conditional Approval for Turkey’s EU Ambitions
Mevlut Katik: 10/06/04

Turkey: EU Reports Pave Way for Qualified Approval of Entry Talks
Ahto Lobjakas: 10/03/04

Turkey’s Top General Encourages Acceptance of Reforms
Soli Ozel: 9/30/04

Turkey Meets �Last’ EU Test
Mevlut Katik: 9/28/04

Turkish PM May Seek to Renegotiate Gas Export Deal During Iran Visit
Mevlut Katik: 7/28/04

Russia: The Caucasus’ Friend in Need?
Igor Torbakov: 7/12/04

The EU Membership Question: Now Should be Turkey’s Time
Sarah Repucci: 7/01/04

NATO Embraces Central Asia and the Caucasus at Istanbul Summit
Mevlut Katik: 6/30/04

Afghanistan: Istanbul Summit to Make More Aid a Priority
Breffni O'Rourke: 6/26/04

A New Vision for Armenia?
Cory Welt: 6/24/04

Turkey’s EU Membership Drive Enters Critical Phase
Mevlut Katik: 6/11/04

Armenia Frustrated as Ties With Turkey Remain Strained
Emil Danielyan: 5/28/04

Turkey Sends Mixed Signals on American Request to Send More Troops to Afghanistan
Mevlut Katik: 5/13/04

Activist’s Prize Marks Long Campaign for Facts on Georgian Pipeline
5/12/04

Turkish Officials Foil Terrorist Plot to Strike Upcoming NATO Summit in Istanbul
Mevlut Katik: 5/03/04

Tehran Seeks to Keep EU, US Divided on Iranian Nuke Issue
Camelia Entekhabi-Fard: 5/03/04

Azerbaijan and Turkey Coordinate Nagorno-Karabakh Negotiating Position
Mevlut Katik: 4/23/04

Turkish Troop Deployment in Iraq Now "Out of the Question"
Mevlut Katik: 4/21/04

Turkish-Armenian Panel Says Its Mission Is Complete
Emil Danielyan: 4/18/04

Turkey: EU Entry Appears As Far Away As Ever
Breffni O'Rourke: 4/13/04

Azerbaijan: Turkey Could Prove Spoiler for Nagorno-Karabakh Peace
4/08/04

Turkey Concerned Georgian-Ajarian Tension Could Disrupt Regional Pipeline Plans
Jon Gorvett: 3/23/04

United States and Turkey Strive to Deepen Relations
Mevlut Katik: 2/04/04

Turkey Wages Two-Pronged Diplomatic Offensive to Boost Western Integration Effort
Mevlut Katik: 1/27/04

Turkey and Pakistan Sign Anti-Terrorism Pact
Mevlut Katik: 1/22/04

Turkey Seeks to Carve Out Conflict Resolution Role in the Caucasus
Mevlut Katik: 1/14/04

Will Turkey Meet the Strategic Challenge in Georgia?
Mevlut Katik: 12/10/03

Georgia and Turkey Strengthen Ties to Offset Russian Influence
Igor Torbakov: 12/09/03

Turkey May Move Closer to Washington in Fighting Terror
Ariel Cohen: 12/03/03

Amid Risk, Baku-Ceyhan Pipeline Edges Forward
Mevlut Katik: 12/01/03

Turkish Leader Seeks European Help After Istanbul Disasters
Mevlut Katik: 11/26/03

Car Bombs Leave Dozens Dead and Hundreds Wounded in Istanbul
Mevlut Katik: 11/20/03

International Lenders Assume Burden of Proof on Pipeline Promise
Mevlut Katik: 11/11/03

EU: Report Underscores Turkey’s Progress, But Notes Much Work Still To Be Done
Breffni O'Rourke: 11/06/03

Turkey’s Troop Deployment Plans for Iraq Remain Unclear
Mevlut Katik: 11/04/03

Deployment of Necessity: Turkey’s Military Involvement in Iraq
Erich Marquardt: 10/13/03

Turkish Government Approves Plan to Deploy Peacekeeping Force in Iraq
10/06/03

Russian Moves in Caucasus Energy and Power Sectors Could Have Geopolitical Impact
Haroutiun Khachatrian: 9/25/03

US-Turkish Talks on Iraq Peacekeepers Revolve Around Kurdish Question
Kaan Nazli: 9/19/03

Environmental Activists Not Reassured by Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline Hearings
9/17/03

Ankara Warily Watches Azerbaijani Campaign
Mevlut Katik: 9/10/03

Ethnic Violence Intensifies Turkey’s Iraq Debate
Mevlut Katik: 8/28/03

Turkey’s Political Class Divided Over Azerbaijani Political Transition
Igor Torbakov: 8/26/03

US Human Trafficking Report Faults Georgia, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Uzbekistan
8/21/03

Victims in Uzbekistan Raise Awareness About Female Trafficking Dangers
Alfred Kueppers: 8/19/03

Turkey Hopes for Oil Windfall in a Turbulent Iraq
Mevlut Katik: 8/18/03

Ankara Moves To Curb Military’s Influence, While EU Awaits Implementation
Jean-Christophe Peuch: 8/02/03

The Village and the City
YIgal Schleifer: 8/01/03

Turkey and the United States: An Alliance Not Yet Beyond Repair
Jonathan Feiser: 7/31/03

Armenia/Turkey: Economic Necessity Pushing Yerevan, Ankara Closer
Jean-Christophe Peuch: 7/26/03

Turkish Experts Pessimistic on Prospects for Restoration of US-Turkish Relationship
Igor Torbakov: 7/22/03

Azerbaijan Concerned by Possible Turkish-Armenian Normalization
Fariz Ismailzade: 7/17/03

Turkey and Armenia Explore Rapprochement
Jon Gorvett: 7/16/03

Turkey and Russia Fail to Resolve Pipeline Dispute
Mevlut Katik: 7/14/03

US-Turkish Strategic Ties Confront "Biggest Ever Crisis of Confidence"
Mevlut Katik: 7/10/03

Russian Gas Company Makes Concessions in Bid to Resolve Pipeline Dispute With Turkey
Igor Torbakov: 7/09/03

Policy Differences Strain Relations Between Turkey’s Government, Military Establishment
Igor Torbakov: 7/02/03

Turkish Political Leaders Face Perilous Political Situation
Stephen Blank: 6/26/03

Olive Branches from Ankara Raise Hopes and Challenges in Armenia
Haroutiun Khachatrian: 6/24/03

Turkish Diplomatic Delegation Seeks to Promote Rapprochement With Washington
Mevlut Katik: 6/16/03

Blue Stream Pipeline’s Future in Doubt Amid Russian-Turkish Pricing Dispute
Mevlut Katik: 6/02/03

Istanbul Conference: Quiet Concern Over Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline’s Fate
Ariel Cohen: 6/02/03

As IMF Prepares For Review, Turkey Stresses Growth
Mevlut Katik: 5/20/03

Turkish Military Facing Domestic and Foreign Challenges
Nicolas Birch: 5/07/03

Azerbaijani Leader’s Condition in Turkish Hospital a Closely Guarded Secret
Mevlut Katik: 5/06/03

As Blue Stream Pauses, Turkey Seeks Energy Independence
Mevlut Katik: 4/30/03

Expanding Turkish-Georgian Strategic Ties Rankle Russia
Igor Torbakov: 4/25/03

Cyprus EU Membership Drive Complicates Turkey’s Accession Effort
Kaan Nazli: 4/18/03

Holding Back in Iraq, Turkey Seeks Regional Influence
Mevlut Katik: 4/17/03

Turkey Shows Restraint on Northern Iraq Issue, But Tension Persists
Nicolas Birch: 4/14/03

Turkish Kurds, Watching Satellite TV, Warily Eye Kirkuk
Nicolas Birch: 4/10/03

Turkey, Iran Both Seek Friendship in Uncertain Times
Mevlut Katik: 4/09/03

Turkey: AKP Tries To Join European Conservative Group
Breffni O'Rourke: 4/06/03

Turkey and United States Focus on Cooperation Following Friendly Talks
Mevlut Katik: 4/03/03

Turkey’s Economy Likely to Survive War, But What Next?
Mevlut Katik: 3/28/03

Turkish-US Relations Experience Precipitous Decline Over Iraq Conflict
Ariel Cohen: 3/26/03

Turkish Troops in Northern Iraq? Yes, No, Perhaps
Abbas Djavadi: 3/24/03

Turkey’s New Leader Promises Internal Stability While Facing External Chaos
Mevlut Katik: 3/19/03

Historical Factors Influence Turkey’s Stance on Iraq War
Igor Torbakov: 3/07/03

Turkish-Kurdish Tension Complicate Military Planning for Possible Northern Iraq Operations
Kaan Nazli: 3/05/03

Turkish Government Considers Next Step After Parliamentary Rejection of US Troop Proposal
Mevlut Katik: 3/03/03

Turkey’s Governing Party Looks to Boost Trade with Central Asian and Caucasus States
Mevlut Katik: 2/25/03

The Age of Pragmatism
Fariz Ismailzade: 2/23/03

NATO: Is the Organization Finished as a Real Alliance?
Breffni O'Rourke: 2/13/03

Glitches Hamper Baku-Tblisi-Ceyhan Pipeline as Turkey Urges Speed-Up
Jon Gorvett: 2/04/03

Turkey’s Kurds Struggle to Overcome Legacy of Separatist Struggle
Nicolas Birch: 1/23/03

Geopolitical Pressure Compels Turkey to Re-examine International Options
Igor Torbakov: 1/22/03

Turkish Party Leader Seeks Favor in Central Asia
Mevlut Katik: 1/14/03

Turkey: What Remains Of Political Islam?
Jean-Christophe Peuch: 1/12/03

In the Aftermath of Turkey’s Elections: A Period of Uncertainty
Igor Torbakov: 1/02/03

Russia: Gazprom Project To Turkey Runs Into Snags
Michael Lelyveld: 12/28/02

Turkey-Russia: Competition and Cooperation
Igor Torbakov: 12/27/02

Ankara’s Post-Soviet Efforts in the Caucasus and Central Asia: The Failure of the "Turkic World" Model
Igor Torbakov: 12/26/02

Turkish Foreign Policy in the Post-Soviet Space
Igor Torbakov: 12/23/02

A Changing Turkey Awaits European Recognition
Mevlut Katik: 12/18/02

Ankara To Resume Gas Imports From Iran
Michael Lelyveld: 11/17/02

Chechen Question Harms Turkish-Russian Relations
Jon Gorvett: 11/07/02

Armenian Ex-Official on Trial for "Spying for Turkey"
Emil Danielyan: 11/05/02

Turkish Elections Overhaul The Country’s Political Landscape
Mevlut Katik: 11/04/02

As Turkey Prepares for Election, Rights Group Tries to Focus Attention on IDP Issue
Jim Lobe: 11/01/02

Scaled-Back Pipeline Marks Advance in Russian-Turkish Relations
Mevlut Katik: 10/30/02

Turkey: Ankara Cuts Gas Prices After Russian Concessions
Michael Lelyveld: 10/06/02

Party Jockeying Obscures Stakes in Turkish Elections
Mevlut Katik: 10/01/02

Turkey: Moderate Islamic Party’s Victory In Polls Looks Inevitable, Despite Ban
Jean-Christophe Peuch: 9/28/02

Caspian: Setbacks In Gas Exports Could Affect Oil Pipeline
Michael Lelyveld: 9/20/02

Pipeline Groundbreaking Ceremony Takes Place in Baku
9/18/02

New US Allies in Central Asia Line Up Behind Russia on Iraq Question
9/18/02

A time for Eurasia
Ian Bremmer: 9/17/02

Georgian Villagers Greet Pipeline with Guarded Hope
Molly Corso: 9/13/02

Anxious Days for Turkish Afghanistan Command
Jon Gorvett: 9/09/02

Russia’s Caspian Policy Combines Carrots and Sticks
Sergei Blagov: 9/04/02

Inheriting the Sea: Caspian Nations Dream of Oil Wealth
A EurasisaNet Photo Essay by Steven Weinberg: 8/30/02

Western Companies Prepared To Invest In Caspian Gas Fields
Michael Lelyveld: 8/17/02

Report Alleges Georgia Encourages Pipeline Pipe Dreams
Alec Appelbaum: 8/15/02

Turkey Eyes European Union in Wave of Reforms
Mevlut Katik: 8/12/02

IMF Agenda Likely to Prevail in Post-Election Turkey
Mevlut Katik: 7/25/02

Calling Early Elections, Turkey's Government Stalls for Time
Mevlut Katik: 7/17/02

Turkey's Political Crisis Could Affect Regional Stability
Jon Gorvett: 7/15/02

Ecevit's Crisis Highlights Turkey's Troubled Political Culture
A EurasiaNet Commentary by Mevlut Katik: 7/12/02

Armenia, Turkey Move Cautiously Towards Rapprochement at Istanbul Meeting
Jon Gorvett: 6/26/02

Turkish-Armenian Talks Could Change Caucasus
Mevlut Katik: 6/25/02

Turkey Raises Profile with New Afghanistan Role
Mevlut Katik: 6/20/02

Turkish Foreign Policy Seeks New Tack
A EurasiaNet Commentary by Mevlut Katik: 6/18/02

As Baku-Ceyhan Construction Date Nears, Debate Continues Over Project's Viability
Mark Berniker: 6/17/02

Turkey: Facing Oversupply, Ankara May Sell Excess Gas
Michael Lelyveld: 6/1/02

Armenia, Turkey Take Steps Towards Rapprochement
Jon Gorvett: 5/29/02

Iran: Tehran Has Halted Electricity Exports To Turkey
Michael Lelyveld: 5/11/02

Strong Turkish Currency Raises Fears of Economic Setbacks
Jon Gorvett: 5/02/02

Turkey Warily Prepares to Take Over Afghan Peacekeeping Mission
Jon Gorvett: 4/10/02

Turkey: Economy Spells Trouble For Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan
Michael Lelyveld: 4/6/02

Turkey's Emerging Role in Afghanistan's Reconstruction
3/22/02

Caspian Pipeline Construction Efforts Move Forward
Ariel Cohen: 3/22/02

Eurasian Idea Could Bring Together Erstwhile Enemies Turkey and Russia
Igor Torbakov: 3/18/02

Turkish General Causes Controversy With Call for Turkey to Stop Seeking European Union Membership
Jon Gorvett: 3/13/02

American Belligerence Toward Iraq Causes Concern in Turkey
Jon Gorvett: 2/26/02

Turkish Economic Reform Team Plan New Anti-Inflation Steps
Alec Appelbaum: 2/6/02

Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Turkey Defects to Political Opposition
M. A. Polaris: 2/5/02

Turkish Islamist Politician Says Islam "In Harmony" With Democracy
Sarah Grow: 2/4/02

Extradition Gesture is Signal of Russian-Turkish Accommodation in the Caucasus
Igor Torbakov: 1/14/02