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GMF celebrates its 40 year history and Founder and Chairman, Dr. Guido Goldman at Gala Dinner May 09, 2013 / Washington, DC

GMF held a celebratory gala dinner at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, Wednesday May 8.

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Deal Between Kosovo, Serbia is a European Solution to a European Problem May 13, 2013

In this podcast, GMF Vice President of Programs Ivan Vejvoda discusses last month's historic agreement to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia.

Andrew Small on China’s Influence in the Middle East Peace Process May 10, 2013

Anchor Elaine Reyes speaks with Andrew Small, Transatlantic Fellow of the Asia Program for the German Marshall Fund, about Beijing's potential role in brokering peace between Israel and Palestine

Publications Archive

Gay Rights: Where is Turkey Heading? March 28, 2013 / Diba Nigar Göksel


The realities and debates of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons reflect the clashing social, political, and geostrategic trends in Turkey. While more openness, awareness-building, and concrete demands are rising from some segments of society, these are confronted by a trend of rising conservatism and backlash. In the meantime, regional dynamics are also applying differing pressures. As its neighbors are clarifying their positions, and demands are raised from the citizens of the country, Ankara cannot delay taking a stance on equal rights for LGBT citizens for much longer. The choice is between a tyrannical majority and a pluralistic liberal democracy.