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Publications Archive
Airport Security: A National Security ChallengeMay 13, 2013 / Raphael Ron
This policy brief discusses the airport security aspect of border protection.
Kurdish Peace Process Remains on TrackMay 10, 2013 / Amberin Zaman
This policy brief offers possible explanations for the current peace talks between the Turkish government and PKK.
Syria and Iraq ― Convergence and Divergence in U.S.-Turkish AssessmentsMay 02, 2013 / Hassan Mneimneh
This policy brief explains how Turkey's international credibility has suffered from the situations in Syria and Iran.
Energy in Turkey’s International Affairs and the Race for Southern CorridorApril 19, 2013 / Saban Kardas
This policy brief examines the role that energy plays in Turkey's foreign policy.
The Future of Mediterranean Europe: Between the Euro Crisis and Arab RevolutionApril 16, 2013 / Emiliano Alessandri
This policy paper looks at a Southern Europe that is increasingly disillusioned with and more openly critical of both their national governments and the EU.
Turkish-Israeli Relations after the ApologyApril 12, 2013 / Bülent Aras
This policy brief examines the possible future for Israel and Turkey's relationship.
Turkey’s Second Kurdish Opening: Light at the End of the Tunnel or Another Failed Attempt?April 12, 2013 / Ilter Turan
This policy brief speculates on the motives and outcomes of possible negotiations between the Turkish government and the Kurdistan Workers' Party.
Turkey’s Negotiations with the PKK: Contents, Dynamics, Risks, and Possible OutcomesMarch 28, 2013 / Gökhan Bacik
This policy brief examines the reasons why the Turkish government is negotiating with the PKK.
Gay Rights: Where is Turkey Heading?March 28, 2013 / Diba Nigar Göksel
This policy brief looks at the legal status of LGBT citizens in Turkey.
Schism within the GCC or “the Same Old Tribal Politics”?March 28, 2013 / Elena Maestri
This policy brief looks at differing reactions to the Arab Spring from within the Arab world.
Brussels Forum ViewsMarch 19, 2013 / Elena Maestri
This collection from the 2013 Brussels Forum examines the theme “The Fragility of the Global System.”
Turkey’s New Drive to Reenergize EU Accession: Moving Beyond the Suboptimal Equilibrium?March 13, 2013 / Saban Kardas
This policy brief looks at the domestic and international pressures on Turkey regarding EU accession talks.
Turkey’s Cold WarsMarch 13, 2013 / Ian Lesser
This policy brief examines tensions that Turkey has faced, and continues to face, in its foreign policy.
Turkish Economy 2000-2010: A Decade of TransitionMarch 11, 2013 / Sena Eken, Susan Schadler
This policy brief discusses views on what changed in Turkey's economy and what did not.
Turkey-EU Relations: Back to Basics?February 27, 2013 / Emiliano Alessandri
This policy brief examines the possibilities of re-energized accession talks between Turkey and the EU.
The Mediterranean Region in a Multipolar World: Evolving Relations with Russia, China, India, and BrazilFebruary 19, 2013 / Vladimir Bakhtin, Arlene Clemesha, Li Guofu, Daniela Huber, P.R. Kumaraswamy
This policy paper looks at the roles of rising powers in the Middle East and North Africa.
Turkey and Iran: Facing the Challenge of the Arab SpringFebruary 19, 2013 / Bülent Aras
This policy brief outlines the conflicting foreign policy perspectives of Turkey and Iran.
Turkey’s Iraq ChallengeFebruary 12, 2013 / Hasan Kanbolat
This policy brief explores the changing relationship between Turkey and Iraq.
New Opportunities for Cooperation in Designing and Delivering International AidFebruary 06, 2013 / Filiz Bikmen
This policy brief encourages Turkey to learn from Europe and the United States as it starts international development programs.
A Deeper and Wider AtlanticFebruary 06, 2013 / Emiliano Alessandri, Riccardo Alcaro
While there is no strategic imperative to think ‘pan-Atlantic’, there is very much a functional advantage in doing so. As argued by Ian Lesser, functional interaction is a fully acceptable – and indeed a desirable – driver for wider Atlantic cooperation.Trade and investment imbalances, energy and environmental issues, counterterrorism, antipiracy, maritime security, all these are challenges of transnational, even ‘transregional’ concern. Countries along the Atlantic rim can only benefit from greater coordination on these matters.
The West and the Emerging “Gray Democracy” in EgyptFebruary 04, 2013 / Roberto Aliboni
This policy brief recommends that Western governments maintain pressure on Egypt for greater democracy.
Turkey’s Development Assistance Policy: How to Make Sense of the New Guy on the BlockFebruary 04, 2013 / Saban Kardas
This policy brief examines Turkey's new role in international development and foreign assistance.
Turkish History Revisited: Uniting or Polarizing?January 30, 2013 / Diba Nigar Göksel
This policy brief looks at the way Turkey's ruling party is invoking history.
Welcome Home? Challenges and Chances of Return MigrationJanuary 18, 2013 / Hanna-Maija Kuhn, Isabell Zwania-Rößler, Karen Krüger, Karoline Popp, Magdalena Lesińska, Paweł Kaczmarczyk
This paper analyzes return migration from a variety of perspectives.
Still Digging: Extractive Industries, Resource Curses, and Transnational Governance in the AnthropoceneJanuary 15, 2013 / Stacy D. VanDeveer
This policy paper examines the economic, environmental, and political role of mining and other resource extraction.
Turkey and the Kurds: The Blood-Stained Path to Peace January 15, 2013 / Amberin Zaman
This policy brief explores the possible motives of those who may be behind the killing of three female PKK activists in Paris.
Turkish-U.S. Relations: The Way ForwardJanuary 15, 2013 / Bülent Aras
This policy brief examines possible ways for Washington and Ankara to work together.
Turkey-Iraq Relations: From Close Partners to AdversariesJanuary 07, 2013 / Mehmet Yegin, Hasan Selim Ozertem
This policy brief examines relations between the governments of Prime Ministers Erdogan and Malaki.
2012 Goes, Problems Remain!January 07, 2013 / Ilter Turan
This policy brief assesses the current state of democracy in Turkey.
Global Swing States and International Order: A Turkish ViewDecember 21, 2012 / Saban Kardas
This policy brief argues that Turkey behaves differently from the other "global swing states" of Brazil, India, and Indonesia.
The GCC in the Mediterranean in Light of the Arab SpringDecember 21, 2012 / Silvia Colombo, Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Shafeeq Ghabra, Shadi Hamid, Eman Ragab
This policy paper examines how countries in the Gulf region are responding to the Arab Spring.
A Transatlantic Perspective on the European Union and the United States in North AfricaDecember 20, 2012 / Roberto Aliboni
This policy paper looks at the U.S. and EU reactions to the democratic transitions in North Africa.
Southern Europe in Trouble: Domestic and Foreign Policy Challenges of the Financial CrisisDecember 14, 2012 / Theodore Couloumbis, Andrea Dessì, Thanos Dokos, Paulo Gorjão, Ettore Greco, Dimitris Katsikas
This policy paper focuses on four financially volatile countries: Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal.
Democracy as Self-CorrectionDecember 10, 2012 / Ivan Krastev
This policy paper outlines the current state of the concept of democracy around the world.
Spain and the New Mediterranean: Overlapping CrisesDecember 10, 2012 / Jordi Vaquer i Fanés, Eduard Soler i Lecha
This policy brief describes Spain's relations with Arab Spring countries.
Palestine and the UN, from Challenge to OpportunityDecember 10, 2012 / Andrea Dessì, Daniela Huber
This policy brief outlines the current prospects for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Turkey and the United States: What to Expect in Obama’s Second TermDecember 05, 2012 / Gökhan Bacik
This policy brief explains the policy differences between the United States and Turkey.
Turkey and the EU: What Next?December 05, 2012 / Diba Nigar Göksel
This policy brief outlines two relatively positive scenarios for Turkey-EU relations.
Global Swing States and the Human Rights and Democracy OrderNovember 27, 2012 / Ted Piccone
This policy paper looks at the way Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Turkey choose to support the international mechanisms to strengthen human rights.
Global Swing States and the Financial OrderNovember 27, 2012 / Joseph Quinlan
This policy paper looks at how Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Turkey view the global financial system.
Global Swing States and the Maritime OrderNovember 27, 2012 / James Kraska
This policy paper looks at the maritime influence of Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Turkey.
Global Swing States and the Non-Proliferation OrderNovember 27, 2012 / Megan Garcia
This policy paper examines the non-proliferation policies of Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Turkey.
Global Swing States: Brazil, India, Indonesia, Turkey, and the Future of International OrderNovember 27, 2012 / Daniel M. Kliman, Richard Fontaine
This policy paper argues that U.S. decisions today will influence whether Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Turkey contribute to the global order tomorrow.
Global Swing States and the Trade OrderNovember 27, 2012 / Jennifer Hillman
This policy paper looks at the influence of Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Turkey on international trade.
The “Bearded Elites” and the Sad State of Egyptian State InstitutionsNovember 21, 2012 / Silvia Colombo
This policy brief takes a look beyond Egypt's leadership to the ministries where the work of government is done, or not.
Turkey, Syrian Opposition, and the United States: An Unlikely Trio?November 19, 2012 / Saban Kardas
This policy brief describes efforts to force the Syrian regime from power.
Turkey’s Diminutive DemocracyNovember 19, 2012 / Ilter Turan
This policy brief argues that argues that Turkey's democracy is at risk.
Shifting Sands: Security and Development for Egypt’s SinaiNovember 16, 2012 / Andrea Dessì
This policy brief examines the most unstable area in an unstable country in an unstable region.
The Changing Landscape of the Arab World and Implications for the EU and TurkeyNovember 15, 2012 / Emiliano Alessandri, Nora Fisher Onar
This policy brief summarizes discussions from a recent workshop with participants from the EU, Turkey, the United States, and the Middle East.
Turkey and the Balkans: New Policy in a Changing Regional EnvironmentOctober 31, 2012 / Bülent Aras
This policy brief examines Turkey's role in the Balkans region.
Sailing in Uncharted Waters: Turkish and Russian Divergence in SyriaOctober 31, 2012 / Saban Kardas
This policy brief argues that Turkey's relationship with Russia will survive disagreement over Syria.
Gas Discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean: Implications for the European UnionOctober 26, 2012 / Michael Koehler
This policy brief explains why the EU needs to be involved in Eastern Mediterranean natural gas issues.
Changes in the Mediterranean Security Environment: A View From AthensOctober 23, 2012 / Thanos Dokos
This policy brief examines Greece's absence from developments in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Turkey’s Transformation and Its Future Influence: A Critical LinkOctober 18, 2012 / Emiliano Alessandri, Nora Fisher Onar
This policy brief looks at how Turkey is responding to domestic and international pressures.
Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) to the Middle East and North Africa Region: Short- and Medium-Term DevelopmentsOctober 18, 2012 / Sergio Alessandrini
This policy brief looks at foreign investment in the countries of the Arab Spring.
The Arab Spring and Regional Integration: Can the EU and Turkey Cooperate?October 11, 2012 / Kemal Kirisci
This policy brief outlines the challenges and opportunities that regional integration faces in the wake of the Arab Spring.
Erdoğan’s Way: Turkish Politics in the Wake of the AKP CongressOctober 10, 2012 / Saban Kardas
This policy brief examines future directions for Turkey's ruling AK Party.
Cyprus – a Future Energy Hub?October 10, 2012 / Toula Onoufriou
This policy brief describes the choices upcoming for Cyprus following the discovery of natural gas in its waters.
The Rise and Fall of Turkey’s Middle East PolicyOctober 09, 2012 / Ilter Turan
This policy brief outlines the recent history of Turkey's role in the Middle East.
Agriculture in North Africa: A Chance for DevelopmentOctober 04, 2012 / José María García Alvarez-Coque
This policy brief analyzes the missing elements in strategic policies for sustainable agricultural development in North Africa.
Three Troubling Scenarios for Turkey and Transatlantic PartnersSeptember 14, 2012 / Ian Lesser
This policy brief outlines possible outcomes for the current situation in Syria and eastern Mediterranean.
The Prospects and Meaning of a Strategic EU-Turkey Dialogue on the NeighborhoodSeptember 14, 2012 / Nathalie Tocci
This policy brief encourages more Turkish and EU cooperation in the Mediterranean region.
Turkey and the European SclerosisSeptember 10, 2012 / Soli Özel
This policy brief argues that the eurocrisis provides more justification for Turkey to join the EU.
Turkey’s Syrian Gamble: Enter the KurdsAugust 24, 2012 / Amberin Zaman
This policy brief examines the Kurdish response to Turkey's support for Syrian rebels.
Turkey and Russia in the Arab Spring: Straining Old Rifts Further?August 16, 2012 / Gökhan Bacik
This policy brief explains the different approaches of Turkey and Russia to the Arab Spring.
Turkey’s Syria Policy and the Kurds: Resisting TemptationAugust 13, 2012 / Saban Kardas
This policy brief looks at pressures within Turkey regarding the Syrian uprising.
Funding Arab Reform?August 09, 2012 / Richard Youngs
This policy brief looks at the EU's efforts to encourage democratic reform in the Arab Spring countries.
Rights, Wrongs, and Freedoms in TurkeyAugust 06, 2012 / Diba Nigar Göksel
This policy brief examines tensions in Turkey between social conservatives and liberals.
Quest for Civilian Constitution in Turkey and Political Aspects of Constitution-MakingAugust 06, 2012 / Hasan Selim Ozertem, Mehmet Yegin
This brief examines the issue of constitution writing and its political effects in Turkey and discusses the chances of change in political culture.
A Transatlantic Perspective on the Libyan ElectionAugust 03, 2012 / Ronald Bruce St John
The surprise results of Libya's recent election offer the transatlantic partners unexpected new opportunities to promote democratic governance, regional security, and expanded commercial interests in the region.
Eerie Silence about the Euro Zone CrisisAugust 02, 2012 / Joshua W. Walker
This policy brief argues that at its peril, Turkey is ignoring the European Fall in favor of the Arab Spring.
Turkey and Greater Azerbaijan: A Card to Play?July 24, 2012 / Nadir Devlet
This policy brief examines the relationship between Turkey and the ethnic Azeri community.
New Socio-Political Actors: The Brotherhood and Business in EgyptJuly 18, 2012 / Jane Kinninmont
This policy brief looks at the economic policy plans of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood.
The Muslim Brotherhood and the Illusion of PowerJuly 18, 2012 / Daniela Pioppi
This policy brief examines the relationship between the Muslim Brotherhood and Egypt's military.
Euro-Mediterranean Prospects and RisksJuly 17, 2012 / Marco Zatterin, Claudio Tocchi
This policy brief encourages Europe to invest in the countries of the Arab Spring.
Democracy Building since the Arab Spring: In Need of “Diversification”July 17, 2012 / Daniela Huber
This policy brief advocates for diverse EU responses to the Arab Spring.
Turkey and Syria: The Middle Eastern Risks NATO Cannot IgnoreJuly 16, 2012 / Ian Lesser
This policy brief argues for more Western support for Turkey's position on Syria.
The Mediterranean’s 3 Cs and Implications for the WestJuly 12, 2012 / Pol Morillas
This policy brief illustrates the degree of democratization in the countries of the Arab Spring.
A Post-Revolutionary Egyptian Foreign Policy?… Not YetJuly 10, 2012 / Philippe Droz-Vincent
This policy brief explains that changes to Egypt's foreign policy will happen slowly.
From Partners to Adversaries: The Background to Shooting a Turkish PlaneJuly 10, 2012 / Ilter Turan
This policy brief details the changing relationship of Turkey and Syria over the last decade.
Egypt’s Transition Towards a New Governance for Sustainable DevelopmentJuly 05, 2012 / Wafik Grais
This policy brief examines Egypt's leadership challenges.
Ideational and Material Power in the Mediterranean: The Role of Turkey and the Gulf Cooperation CouncilJune 15, 2012 / Nathalie Tocci, Elena Maestri, Soli Özel, Serhat Güvenç
This policy paper explores how neighboring countries are affecting the nations of the Arab
Spring.
This policy brief looks at Turkey's position vis-à-vis the West.
Stuck between the “Rest” and the “West:” Turkey at the CrossroadsJune 14, 2012 / Joshua W. Walker
This policy brief examines Turkey's current geopolitical placement.
Rivalry in the Eastern Mediterranean: The Turkish DimensionJune 11, 2012 / Mehmet Ögütçü
This policy brief describes Turkey's take on natural gas discoveries in the Mediterranean.
Resource Rivalry in the Eastern Mediterranean: The View from WashingtonJune 11, 2012 / Jeffrey Mankoff
This policy brief examines the U.S. reaction to oil and gas finds in the Mediterranean.
Energy Discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean: Source for Cooperation or Fuel for Tension? The Case of IsraelJune 11, 2012 / Simon Henderson
This policy brief looks at how Israel is reacting to its new-found natural gas deposits.
Maritime Boundaries in the Eastern Mediterranean SeaJune 11, 2012 / Tullio Scovazzi
This policy brief explains the laws and regulations surrounding the determination of maritime boundaries in the Mediterranean.
Energy Resources in the Eastern Mediterranean: Source for Cooperation or Fuel for Tension—Preliminary Reports and RecommendationsJune 11, 2012 / Michael Leigh
Opportunities and risks associated with new gas discoveries in Mediterranean.
Energy Resources and Markets in the Eastern Mediterranean RegionJune 11, 2012 / Brenda Shaffer
This brief analyzes the regulatory frameworks that govern the oil and gas offshore exploration in the Mediterranean and considers the potential future exploration activities.
The Political Economy of Youth Exclusion in the Mediterranean: Continuity or Change?June 08, 2012 / Maria Cristina Paciello
This policy brief examines the current role of youth in the economies of Tunisia and Egypt.
A Transatlantic Perspective on the Future of LibyaMay 29, 2012 / Ronald Bruce St John
This policy paper looks at energy supply, illegal migration, investment and trade, and security issues between Libya and Europe.
One Year On: A Balance Sheet of the EU’s Response to the Arab SpringMay 24, 2012 / Nathalie Tocci
This policy brief criticizes the EU's reaction to uprisings in the Arab world.
What Next for NATOMay 23, 2012 / Mark R. Jacobson, Sarah Raine, Javid Ahmad, Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer, Joshua W. Walker, Emiliano Alessandri
This policy brief looks at current and future challenges for NATO from a variety of perspectives.
Israel’s Economy and the Arab Spring: Isolation Serves as a BufferMay 22, 2012 / Stephen Weizman
This policy brief looks at how uprisings in Israel's neighbors have affected its economy.
Transatlantic Mining Corporations in the Age of Resource NationalismMay 18, 2012 / David Humphreys
This paper examines trends in mining and considers their implications for transatlantic mining companies and for the availability of mineral supplies in Europe and North America.
The Missing Transatlantic Link: Trilateral Cooperation in the Post-Ottoman SpaceMay 17, 2012 / Joshua W. Walker, Emiliano Alessandri
This policy brief argues for trilateral cooperation between the EU, the U.S., and Turkey.
The Global Resource Nexus: The Struggles for Land, Energy, Food, Water, and MineralsMay 15, 2012 / Philip Andrews-Speed, Raimund Bleischwitz, Tim Boersma, Corey Johnson, Geoffrey Kemp, Stacy D. VanDeveer
This study addresses challenges arising from unprecedented global demand for land, energy, food, water, and minerals.
Reversing the Vicious Circle in North Africa’s Political Economy: Confronting Rural, Urban, and Youth-Related ChallengesMay 09, 2012 / Maria Cristina Paciello, Habib Ayeb, Gaëlle Gillot, Jean-Yves Moisseron
This report provides an analysis of the policy failures behind the process of marginalization and exclusion that was at the origin of the Arab Spring.
Turkey: A Global Swing StateApril 13, 2012 / Daniel M. Kliman, Richard Fontaine
This policy brief argues that based on its increasingly important role on the world stage, Turkey should become a member of the EU.
The Caucasus Triangle and Taksim SquareApril 13, 2012 / Diba Nigar Göksel
This policy brief examines current and possible future relations between Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
“No Boutique State”: Understanding the Debate on Turkey’s Involvement in AfghanistanApril 13, 2012 / Saban Kardas
This policy brief looks at the future of Turkish involvement in Afghanistan.
Religious Education in Public Schools: Going Parochial or Democratic?April 13, 2012 / Ilter Turan
This policy brief examines the debate over the place of religion in Turkish public schools.
Back to the Drawing Board: French Armenians and Turkish-French RelationsMarch 30, 2012 / Ilter Turan
This policy brief examines the recent decision of the French Constitutional Court to invalidate legislation that would have criminalized denying that the Armenians experienced genocide in 1915.
Staying Above the Middle Eastern Fray: Turkey’s Sectarian TemptationsMarch 30, 2012 / Joshua W. Walker
This policy brief asks if Turkey will be able to avoid the sectarianism taking place in neighboring Middle Eastern countries.
The Arab Spring: A Victory for Islamism?March 19, 2012 / Hassan Mneimneh
This Brussels Forum paper examines the impact of the Arab Spring on Islamism.
Energy Resources in the Eastern Mediterranean: Source for Cooperation or Fuel for TensionMarch 19, 2012 / Michael Leigh, Charlotte Brandsma
This Brussels Forum paper examines the implications of natural gas and oil discoveries in the Mediterranean.
The Geostrategic Implications of the Competition for Natural Resources: The Transatlantic DimensionMarch 12, 2012 / François Heisbourg
This paper describes the contemporary competition for natural resources.
Economic and Trade Relations between North Africa and the Leading Players in the Mediterranean Basin: What can be Expected after the Arab SpringMarch 09, 2012 / Maria Rosaria Carli, Luca Forte
This policy brief looks at the economic impacts of the Arab Spring.
When Russian Eurasianism Meets Turkey’s EurasiaMarch 08, 2012 / Nadir Devlet
This policy brief compares Russian and Turkish views of "Eurasia."
Turkey and Russia in the Black Sea Region: Dynamics of Cooperation and ConflictMarch 01, 2012 / Oktay F. Tanrisever
This Black Sea Trust-supported paper examines the sources and limitations of Turkey’s relations with Russia since 2000, as well as the implications of Turkey’s lack of a clear vision for the Black Sea region for the future of its bilateral relations with Russia and the other international, regional and local actors in the Black Sea region.
Uneasy Coexistence: Religion and Politics in TurkeyFebruary 17, 2012 / Ilter Turan
This policy brief examines how the ruling AKP is using religion, or not, in matters of state.
Turkey’s Syria Policy: The Challenge of Coalition BuildingFebruary 17, 2012 / Saban Kardas
This policy brief explores Turkey's options in dealing with the uprising in Syria.
New Socio-Political Actors in North Africa: A Transatlantic PerspectiveFebruary 14, 2012 / Silvia Colombo, Paola Caridi, Jane Kinninmont
This paper analyzes the features of each of the three socio-political actors in Tunisia, Egypt, Morocco, and Libya.
Morocco’s New Geopolitics: A Wider Atlantic PerspectiveFebruary 10, 2012 / Ian Lesser, Geoffrey Kemp, Emiliano Alessandri
This study argues that Morocco should encourage policymakers in the United States and Europe to think more imaginatively about its role in the Atlantic and elsewhere.
Waves, Ways and Historical Turns: Turkey’s Strategic QuestFebruary 01, 2012 / Soli Özel
This brief looks at the recent evolution of Turkey's foreign policy.
Turkey and Russia Growing Closer Despite Cool HistoryFebruary 01, 2012 / Hasan Ali Karasar
This brief explores the history of relations between Turkey and Russia, and prospects for the future.
Iraq After the U.S. Withdrawal: Al Maliki against TurkeyFebruary 01, 2012 / Gökhan Bacik
This brief examines the relationship between Iraqi and Turkish politics.
Turkey and Uzbekistan: A Failing Strategic PartnershipJanuary 05, 2012 / Nadir Devlet
This policy brief looks at the tumultuous relations between Turkey and Uzbekistan.
Legislating History and its Effects on Foreign PolicyJanuary 05, 2012 / Ilter Turan
This policy brief examines friction between Turkey and France regarding events in 1915.
Turkey and the EU: The Limits of Unconditional AlignmentJanuary 05, 2012 / Diba Nigar Göksel
This policy brief discusses the current limitations of cooperation between Turkey and the EU.
Mediterranean 2020: The Future of Mediterranean Security and PoliticsDecember 21, 2011 / Eduard Soler i Lecha, Thanos Dokos
The two papers included in this report focus on the nexus between the domestic transformations in many of the Middle Eastern and North African countries and the evolution of the strategic outlook of the region.
U.S.-Turkish Relations: Modesty and RevitalizationDecember 15, 2011 / Joshua W. Walker
This policy brief encourages a strengthening of U.S.-Turkish relations....
Looking East: The “Arab Spring” and the Relevance of East AsiaDecember 14, 2011 / Hassan Mneimneh
In these times of historic change affecting the Arab world, the moment may be opportune for the Middle East and East Asia to upgrade their engagement, bringing to the fore models of evolution and achievement that may benefit the new political and social order bound to emerge in the aftermath of the uprisings. The Asian experience of negotiating native authenticity and a modernity originating from the West has itself the potential of resetting the debate affecting the Arab world today.
The Arab Awakening: Three PerspectivesDecember 14, 2011 / Wendy Chamberlin
The political earthquake shaking the Middle East and North Africa will have as much significance for U.S., European, and Asian interests in the Middle East as did the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union. What is the impact of the events of the Arab Awakening on Asian, European, and U.S. policy?
Greater Alignment, Yet Separate Paths?December 08, 2011 / Emiliano Alessandri
This policy brief asks if the relationship between Turkey and the EU bound to be marked by a high degree of alignment but only limited convergence....
Envisioning the Asia-Pacific Century: Turkey between the United States and ChinaDecember 08, 2011 / Gökhan Bacik
This policy brief explores how Turkey will position itself between the United States and China while those states are in competition....
Easier Said Than Done: Turkey Tries To Cope With Its Kurdish ProblemNovember 28, 2011 / Ilter Turan
Turkey’s unresolved problem with the state’s Kurds undermines its credibility as a model for other regional societies. Moreover it unsettles Turkey’s relations with its neighbors, notably Syria, Iraq, and Iran....
Quest for Strategic Autonomy Continues, or How to Make Sense of Turkey’s “New Wave”November 28, 2011 / Saban Kardas
This brief responds to a recent On Turkey brief by Ian O. Lesser, which had argued that Turkey’s “third wave” will be characterized by the search for strategic reassurance, mainly through Ankara’s greater reliance on Turkey’s traditional Western allies. Kardas rebuts that the quest for strategic autonomy of the past years still instructs Turkish leaders’ thinking on international affairs, and says this is unlikely to disappear....
In the Wake of the Revolutions: Rethinking Mediterranean Security and StrategyNovember 22, 2011 / Emiliano Alessandri
In this Mediterranean Strategy Group paper, Emiliano Alessandri outlines the rapidly evolving strategic environment of the Mediterranean region,including new priorities and challenges for the transatlantic community.
Azerbaijan-Turkey Energy Cooperation: Back to a Strategic AgendaNovember 16, 2011 / Fariz Ismailzade
This policy brief explores relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan, and their impact on Europe's energy supply.
Turkey and the Arab Spring: Implications for Turkish Foreign Policy from a Transatlantic PerspectiveOctober 31, 2011 / Nathalie Tocci, Ömer Taşpınar, Henri J. Barkey
The five authors in this policy paper explain that rather than a black-and-white model of a pro-Western Muslim secular democracy, Turkey may offer a number of different models and ideas to inspire change in its southern neighborhood....
Turkey and the Arab Spring: Coming to Terms with Democracy Promotion?October 27, 2011 / Saban Kardas
This policy brief examines Turkey's apparently disjointed reaction to the Arab Spring....
Turkey’s Third Wave — And the Coming Quest for Strategic ReassuranceOctober 25, 2011 / Ian Lesser
This policy brief examines Turkey's changing foreign policy strategy....
How Will the United States Avoid Paralysis with Turkey?October 12, 2011 / Soli Özel, Mehmet Ali Tuğtan
Turkey’s Emergence as a Middle Eastern Stakeholder and What this Means for the WestOctober 10, 2011 / Emiliano Alessandri, Joshua W. Walker
Turkey’s Middle East Policy Reloaded: Rise of Pragmatism?October 10, 2011 / Saban Kardas
This policy brief examines Turkey's role as a Middle Eastern regional power....
Southern Europe and the Mediterranean: National Approaches and Transatlantic PerspectivesSeptember 29, 2011 / Roberto Aliboni, Jean-François Daguzan, Thanos Dokos
This collection of papers looks at Southern European policies toward the Mediterranean from a transatlantic point of view.
Can Turkey Inspire? Part II — Turkish Civil Society: From Black Sheep to Synergy in the Black SeaSeptember 27, 2011 / Diba Nigar Göksel
This policy brief encourages Turkish NGOs to become more involved in the greater Black Sea region....
The Middle East and Turkish Public OpinionSeptember 27, 2011 / Ersin Kalaycıoğlu
This policy brief offers possible reasons why the Turkish public is increasingly sympathetic to its Arab neighbors....
Turkey’s Views of the European Union in 2011September 21, 2011 / Ersin Kalaycıoğlu
This policy brief analyzes the Turkish results from the 2011 Transatlantic Trendssurvey....
Turkey and the Mediterranean: Balancing Geopolitics and Geo-EconomicsSeptember 19, 2011 / Ilter Turan
This policy brief examines Turkey's economic and political interests in the Mediterranean region....
Adventures in Causal Analysis: The Whys of Turkey’s Deteriorating Relations with IsraelSeptember 14, 2011 / Ilter Turan
This policy brief argues that Turkish-Israeli relations are deteriorating to a level from which it may be difficult to improve them in the foreseeable future....
Can Turkey Inspire? Part I: Civil Society in the MENA NeighborhoodSeptember 14, 2011 / Diba Nigar Göksel
This policy brief encourages Turkish NGOs to be more active in the Mediterranean neighborhood....
Transatlantic Trends 2011September 14, 2011 / Zsolt Nyiri, Ben Veater-Fuchs
The 2011 edition of Transatlantic Trends paints a picture of a complex relationship between the United States and Europe and how they respond to global challenges....
The Economy in the Arab Uprisings: Difficulties and TransformationsSeptember 12, 2011 / Giorgio S. Frankel
This policy brief examines the economic fallout from the Arab Spring, particularly on the role of Western powers in the region....
Turkish Foreign Relations and Public OpinionSeptember 08, 2011 / Ersin Kalaycıoğlu
This policy brief looks at how Turkish politicians have turned distant international issues into domestic issues that voters care about....
Creating A New Turkish Constitution: An Opportunity For Arab Spring?August 10, 2011 / Eray Akdag
This policy brief outlines some of the ingredients that should be included in a new constitution.Turks, Europeans, and Americans Debate Power and ProsperityAugust 10, 2011 / Ian Lesser, Emiliano Alessandri
The fourth meeting of the Trilateral Strategy Group was held in Istanbul, May 25-27, 2011, on the theme of Perspectives on Power and Prosperity...
The Interlinking of Turkey’s Domestic and Foreign Policy in the AKP’s Third TermAugust 10, 2011 / Joshua W. Walker
This policy brief argues that Turkey now must prove it is able to transcend its long tradition of "democracy without democrats" both internally and externally.
Exit the CommandersAugust 10, 2011 / Ilter Turan
This policy brief explains that the Turkish constitution-making process will provide an opportunity to see if the government party will lead an effort to establish a system characterized by extensive civil liberties for the citizens and a system of government characterized by checks and balances....
Military Resignations: Crisis or New Beginning?August 03, 2011 / Soli Özel
This policy brief examines shifts in Turkey's military leadership....
Modernization: The Forgotten Strategy of Social TransformationAugust 01, 2011 / Ognyan Minchev
This policy brief explores the similarities between the collapse of the Soviet bloc and the Arab Spring....
Competitive and Democratic Depth: Keys for Success in Turkish Football and PoliticsJuly 22, 2011 / Joshua W. Walker
This policy brief draws parallels between the current Turkish football match-fixing scandal and Turkish politics....
