Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
After U.N. Diplomacy Blitz, Turkey's Erdogan Reverts to Authoritarian Ways
The Turkish diplomatic delegation might have sold the U.N. gathering as the marked moment of a new pivot, but we should not miss the bigger picture.
Putin seeking quick end to Ukraine war, Turkey's leader hints
"It's quite obvious that this war is going to last a long time," Turkey's leader, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, said on Monday.
Putin abruptly stops listing Ukraine's losses in counteroffensive "fiasco"
The Russian leader was asked about his invasion of Ukraine during a press conference with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Armenians Are Once Again Facing Genocide. The Time To Act Is Now
Azerbaijan's actions have undermined one international law after the other, but it seems that dictators don't care about humanitarian law.
Video shows Putin forced to wait awkwardly for Egypt's president
Putin, who has been left waiting in the past by other world leaders, is hosting dozens of African nations in St. Petersburg this week.
Russian state TV debates attacking NATO countries
Russian commentators are unhappy with Turkey's recent political moves, leading to Moscow exiting an important grain deal.
Zelensky and Putin battle for Erdogan Black Sea backing
Kyiv and Moscow are fighting for the ear of Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a grain export security deal nears collapse.
Putin leaving grain deal raises risk of direct conflict with NATO
A former NATO supreme allied commander warned there's a risk of confrontation between NATO ships and Russia's navy if the latter "acts recklessly."
Joe Biden calling Zelensky "Vladimir" during NATO remarks goes viral
The two-day NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, has reinforced allies' pledges to increase defense spending and continue to support Ukraine.
Putin Is rapidly running out of allies
The leaders of Hungary and Turkey, considered close to Vladimir Putin, have dropped objections to Sweden joining NATO, dealing a blow to the Russian leader.
Erdogan dealt five major blows to Putin in just one week
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday agreed to send Sweden's NATO accession protocol to the Turkish parliament "as soon as possible."
Putin ally delivers blow to Russia
Turkey agreeing to advance Sweden's NATO membership bid is a "severe setback" for Russian President Vladimir Putin, one expert told Newsweek.
NATO's Erdoğan problem casts shadow over Vilnius
Joe Biden is working on a plan to bring Erdoğan round on Swedish NATO membership as the expansion debate drags on.
Quran burner who caused international outrage reveals his new plans
"Within 10 days I will burn the Iraqi flag and the Quran in front of Iraq's embassy in Stockholm."
Turkey's Economy Is in Deep Trouble
The country is in the throes of a serious economic crisis.
Putin plans to leave Russia to visit NATO ally
The Russian president has left the country only twice since his troops invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
Whatever Happened to Good, Old-Fashioned Political Landslides?
Why are elections so tight almost everywhere? It's a metaphysical mystery of our time.
What Does Five More Years of Turkey's Erdogan Mean for the West?
While the West would be wise to expect more of the same from Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Brussels and Washington must not abandon the 25 million Turks who voted for an alternative.
Putin scores a win in Turkey's election
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has served in a mediating role between Russia and Ukraine, won reelection on Sunday.
Stop Calling Erdogan a Dictator. Dictators Don't Go to Runoffs
The U.S. media seems to want to export its own problems—probably the best sign that democracy is alive and well in Turkey.
Suprise, Surprise: Turkey's Authoritarian Leader Wins Again
Erdogan is an authoritarian—what commentators used to call a "strongman." That there will be a May 28 presidential runoff vote between Erdogan and his chief opponent, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, doesn't change that fact.
How Turkey's government gamed Twitter
The country is the leading requester of content removal, and also floods the platform with pro-government accounts.
Putin ally dealt blow as election goes to runoff
"Turkey is a highly polarized country and Erdogan....intensified that polarization as part of his style of governance," said expert Howard Eissenstat.
Turkey heads to the polls in decisive day for Putin and the West
Polls show President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is trailing the main opposition contender, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.
Turkey election: Elon Musk accused of censoring Erdogan critics on Twitter
Former GOP Representative Adam Kinzinger called Musk a "free speech absolutist" for "censoring content from the anti-authoritarian Turkish side."
Putin ally's reelection fight shrouded in skepticism
Accusations of foreign meddling have preceded Turkey's upcoming presidential election.
Erdogan's Rival Blames Russia for Turkey Deepfakes: 'Election Meddling'
Allegations against Moscow by tKemal Kilicdaroglu echo those made following Donald Trump's 2016 election victory.
Putin may be losing a key NATO ally
James Jeffrey, an expert on Turkish-Russian relations said that Putin likes to deal with leaders he thinks are "strong and predictable" and think like him.
Putin's midnight rush to the Kremlin sparks wave of conspiracy theories
Twitter users, including Ukrainian official Anton Gerashchenko, shared a clip that allegedly shows Putin heading to the Kremlin in Moscow late at night.
How Turkey's Election Could Push the U.S. Toward Authoritarianism
Not clearly evil, but posing a menace to liberal democracy, figures like Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan take on a confounding and oddly popular shade of gray.