Baris Karaagac on Turkey

Why Turkey Wants Normalization with Israel

Baris Karaagac: Israeli apology is a propaganda victory for Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan; NATO member Turkey needs Israeli alliance to solidify role as regional power broker

April 10, 13

Jailed Kurdish Leader Calls for End to Armed Struggle Against Turkey

Baris Karaagac: If deal proceeds it will strengthen Turkey's regional role and give civil rights to Kurds

April 10, 13

Turkey - Angry Rhetoric but Real Cooperation With Israel; Relations with Iran Deteriorate

Baris Karaagac: In spite of harsh words, Turkey has strategic partnership with Israel but relations with Iran worsen since conflict in Syria

December 21, 12

Why are Senior Turkish Generals Headed to Jail?

Baris Karaagac: The arrest and conviction of many senior military officers represents a move by the ruling party to change the makeup of the Turkish elite

November 28, 12

Kurdish Prisoners End Mass Hunger Strike

Baris Karaagac: The Kurdish movement is the greatest challenge to the neo-liberal, conservative Turkish government

November 23, 12

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