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Facing a future with Erdogan

Demilitarizing the relationship with Turkey should happen regardless of the May 28 run-off. Here’s why.

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On NATO, Russia, and EU, Kilicdaroglu wants to be the anti-Erdogan

But in reality, a victory by the opposition in this weekend's Turkish elections would be a mixed bag for the West.

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Turkey is about to invade Syria, and the US won’t do much to stop it

The war in Ukraine has forced Washington to recalibrate its priorities when it comes to its relationship with Ankara.

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Will Erdogan be the biggest winner in the Ukraine crisis?

Rather than squeezed or sidelined, Turkey’s geopolitical standing looks a lot better than it did a few months ago.

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Eight reasons why the U.S. should ditch Turkey as a military partner

If Washington intervened in the Mideast less often, the bases and strategic alliance would matter less.