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Briefing on German – Turkey relations
04 October 2018
German – Turkey relations have thawed as Ankara looks to offset the row with the US and the threat of economic crisis
President Erdogan has led a state visit to Germany as his government seeks European support to…
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Briefing on the Turkey-Russia agreement on Idlib
27 September 2018
Compromise over Idlib points towards continued Turkey-Russia cooperation in Syria
Turkish lobbying has postponed a Russian-backed assault on the Syrian opposition’s last stronghold in Idlib
The agreement runs…
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Briefing on the Istanbul airport strikes
20 September 2018
Worker protests at the new Istanbul airport highlight the nature of the political and economic challenges facing the Turkish government
Workers have briefly halted construction at Istanbul’s new airport amid…
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Briefing on the changes at Cumhuriyet newspaper
13 September 2018
Changes at Cumhuriyet newspaper reflect Turkey’s shifting political landscape
The new executive board of Cumhuriyet, one of Turkey’s last remaining independent outlets, have removed the newspaper’s editor-in-chief…
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Briefing on growing UK – Turkey relations
06 September 2018
The UK is fast becoming Turkey’s most important Western ally
The City of London could face serious challenges from a crisis to Turkey’s banking system, making the UK government a potentially crucial ally as Ankara…
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Briefing on Syria and the limits of Turkey – Russia relations
30 August 2018
Developments in Syria are exposing the potential limits of the Turkey – Russia relationship
Turkey is seeking to consolidate its influence in north-west Syria, where it has taken responsibility for the remaining areas…
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Briefing on EU-Turkey relations after the US crisis
23 August 2018
Turkey is looking to Europe to offset the economic impact of the crisis with the US
Turkey is seeking to decrease its dependence on the West
But the EU remains crucial to the prospects of the Turkish economy
The…
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Briefing on the Turkish lira crisis
16 August 2018
The Turkish government has bought itself time but still faces a potential economic crisis
The Turkish lira has rallied amid government steps to stabilise the financial system and secure foreign investment
Although…
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Briefing on Turkey’s new cabinet
09 August 2018
President Erdogan’s picks for his new cabinet offer an insight into the direction of his government
New Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak is likely to oversee the continuation of an increasingly unorthodox…
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