Terrorists and regimes get caught in a downward spiral of attacks, retaliation, fresh recruitment, more attacks, and even more retaliation.

September 6th, 2016 By Irena Baboi – Research Assistant On the night of July 15, a faction of the Turkish army attempted to overthrow the government in Ankara and take military control of the country – and failed. The killing of ...

The coup has provided an opportunity for political unity, however President Erdogan might also exploit the political uncertainty to further entrench his power.

November 25th, 2015 The HSC’s Senior Fellow Dr Rowan Allport explains to the IB Time’s Shane Croucher what Turkey shooting down a Russian jet means for NATO. Russian aircraft have violated Turkish airspace on a number of occasions amid its ...

This brief delves into what Turkey’s newfound involvement could bring to the political and military situation in Syria, given their strategic geopolitical position.

The US and its coalition should look hard as its position in siding with an ally that fears a Kurdish State more than an Islamic one.

The Kurds have been among the greatest victims of history.

Over the past year, Turkey has taken several stances against what have otherwise been broadly held Western policy positions.

On August 10th, 2014, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Justice Party and Development Party (AK) made history by winning Turkey’s first-ever direct election for President[1]. The victory capped off a tumultuous third term as Prime Minister which saw Erdogan feud with the judiciary, accuse top military brass of treason, and preside over the violent suppression of peaceful protests[2].

Guest Contributor: Robert Halfon MP 27th August 2013 There are always three and half arguments against intervention: first, that it is outside the framework of international law; second, that Realpolitik should be the order of the day; and third, ‘What ...