Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Will U.S. Take Side in War Between Two Allies in Syria?
Turkey and Syrian rebels have launched a joint operation against Syrian Kurdish forces, putting the U.S. and Russia in a difficult position.
Erdogan: World Is Doomed Because of U.S. Justice System
Turkey's relationship with the U.S. has been strained for months.
In Turkey Erdoğan Mounts Christmas Purge of Journalists
There are now more journalists imprisoned in Turkey than in any other country in the world.
Trump 'Will Be Taught a Lesson' Over Jerusalem: Erdogan
The United Nations will vote on whether to draft a motion to condemn Trump's Jerusalem announcement. Trump said he'll be watching and taking names.
Why Is Erdogan Tricking NATO Into an Apology?
Erdogan manufactured a crisis the Norwegians were blamed for.
Trump May Be Worried About Money Laundering Case
A billion-dollar corruption trial in New York could imperil the Turkish government—and members of the Trump team.
Erdogan Is Throwing Turkey's Journalists Into Jail
Fifteen universities, 1,000 schools, 28 TV channels, 66 newspapers, 19 magazines, 36 radio stations, 26 publishing houses, and five news agencies have been shut.
Turkey, Working With Russia and Iran, May Talk to Assad
As Syrian Kurds build ties with the government to cement their stake, Turkey's role could threaten their leverage.
Trump Calls U.S. Wars in the Middle East 'A Mistake'
Trump lamented "the mess" he inherited in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and beyond, but promised "to get it all done."
Putin and Erdogan Knock Over Furniture With Handshake
The Russian leader simply walked away, but social media users cast doubt on whether he was the one to blame for the incident.
Syria and Russia: ISIS is Dead, Now U.S. Must Go
Days after Syria and its allies declared victory over ISIS, Defense Secretary James Mattis said the U.S. military wasn't going anywhere just yet.
Turkey Bans Protests, Press Meetings, Singing in Ankara
"Singing the national anthem in a disturbing way" is one of the latest prohibitions to hit the Turkish capital, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan consolidates power.
Authoritarianism, Sexism and Violence Are on the Rise
For a long time it was wrongly assumed that activism, feminism and human rights were only threatened in only in non-Western countries, but what happened in Turkey could happen anywhere.
America is No Democracy, Turkey's Erdogan Says
Turkish president rages against the 'undemocratic' indictment of his security detail after skirmish during U.S. visit.
Why Has Trump Stopped Turks From Coming to America?
The latest visa move targets a key NATO ally and undermines an already tense relationship.
Why Turkey Has Suspended Visas for Americans
The tit-for-tat began after Turkey arrested a Turkish worker at the U.S. consulate.
Erdogan Must Free US Pastor From a Turkish Prison Now
Erdogan is holding Brunson hostage in hopes the US will turn over a Muslim cleric living in Pennsylvania.
Fight Breaks Out at Turkish President's New York Speech
Erdogan was speaking near Times Square when pro-Kurdish protesters got into a scuffle with men in suits.
U.S. Concerned By Russian Missile Deal With Turkey
Turkey boasts the second largest army in NATO but its government is growing ever closer to Russia.
Zombies gather in Hamburg to protest the G20 summit
Once assembled, the zombies began to dance and shake off their grey clay coverings to reveal colourful clothing or their naked bodies.
Turkey Says Trump Laptop Ban Will Be Lifted on July 5
Transportation Minister Ahmet Arslan says new security measures will lead the U.S. to lift the ban.
Turkey's new school curriculum is self-defeating
Erdogan is implementing his own theory of regression—but Turkish society will suffer when science is so undermined.
Berlin's Liberal Mosque Vows to Defy Fatwa
The Ibn Rushd-Goethe mosque has been slammed by traditional Islamic authorities in Egypt and Germany. But its female imam says she is not discouraged.
Turkey to Ban Teaching Evolution in Schools
Turkish schools will also teach less about secularism and have already started classes on the 2016 coup from a pro-Erdogan perspective.
Woman Punched on Istanbul Bus for Wearing Shorts
The man said he had been "provoked" by her choice of clothing.
Surely Some Mistake. Why Did ISIS Attack Iran?
Given Iran's vast Shia population, it was assumed Iranian recruits to ISIS would be hard to find.
Why Is Trump Palling Around With Dictators?
Trump's new friends represent a rogues' gallery of modern authoritarians.
What Is Trump's Plan for Syria When ISIS Is Gone?
With the defeat of ISIS in Raqqa in the cards, should we hand Syria back to Assad?
Erdogan: Resolve Qatar Dispute By End of Ramadan
Turkey has agreed to send troops to the Gulf state after a diplomatic break with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt.