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India and Turkey Still Searching for a Breakthrough

India and Turkey Still Searching for a Breakthrough

By Niranjan Marjani
The Modi-Erdogan meeting raised expectations for the improvement of India-Turkey ties, but those hopes were short-lived.
Amid Tensions With Turkey, China Is Putting the Kurdish Issue in Play

Amid Tensions With Turkey, China Is Putting the Kurdish Issue in Play

By Nurettin Akcay
Responding to Turkey's stepped up rhetoric on Uyghurs, Beijing is taking aim at an ethnic issue sensitive to Ankara.

Abducted From Kyrgyzstan, Educator Orhan Inandi Paraded in Turkey as a ‘Terrorist’

Abducted From Kyrgyzstan, Educator Orhan Inandi Paraded in Turkey as a ‘Terrorist’

By Catherine Putz
Turkish President Erdogan, who previously denied knowing anything about Inandi, announced his "capture" by Turkish intelligence.

Kyrgyz President Japarov Visits Turkey

Kyrgyz President Japarov Visits Turkey

By Catherine Putz
Japarov reportedly asked about the disappearance of Orhan Inandi, but in typical style Erdogan dodged and stressed the need to combat “FETO.”

China Buys Turkey’s Silence on Uyghur Oppression

China Buys Turkey’s Silence on Uyghur Oppression

By Aykan Erdemir and Philip Kowalski
Turkey has joined the list of majority Muslim countries that have opted for silence in dealing with the one of the most pressing human rights issues of our time.
Erdogan’s Chinese Gamble

Erdogan’s Chinese Gamble

By Ilan Berman
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is betting big on China.

Turkey and Malaysia Boost Cooperation, Eyeing Defense Industry and Islamic Unity

Turkey and Malaysia Boost Cooperation, Eyeing Defense Industry and Islamic Unity

By Altay Atlı
Economic relations, and defense industry ties are at the forefront, but can this partnership also pave the way to greater unity in the Muslim world?
Why Turkey Is Finally Speaking Out on the Plight of China’s Uyghurs

Why Turkey Is Finally Speaking Out on the Plight of China’s Uyghurs

By Ankit Panda
Does Turkey’s recent statement on the Uyghurs mark a one-off moment or the start of a new era?

Turkey’s Gülen Crackdown Comes to Cambodia

Turkey’s Gülen Crackdown Comes to Cambodia

By Danielle Keeton-Olsen
One of Cambodia’s top international school systems has quietly changed hands amid the Gülen controversy.

In Kyrgyzstan, Erdogan Again Warns of Gulen Network Coup

In Kyrgyzstan, Erdogan Again Warns of Gulen Network Coup

By Catherine Putz
Since 2016, Turkey has pressed for Kyrgyzstan to close Gulen-linked schools. So far, Bishkek continues to resist.

How Will Erdogan’s Recent Visit to Uzbekistan Enhance Turkish-Uzbek Cooperation?

How Will Erdogan’s Recent Visit to Uzbekistan Enhance Turkish-Uzbek Cooperation?

By Fuad Shahbazov
After a cold snap in bilateral relations, Tashkent and Ankara seem set for warmer relations.
In Turkey, US Loss Is China's Gain

In Turkey, US Loss Is China's Gain

By George Marshall Lerner
With relations with the United States in tatters, the 'Eurasianers' in Turkey look to accelerate ties with China

The Turkey-Uzbekistan Rapprochement

The Turkey-Uzbekistan Rapprochement

By Samuel Ramani
Under Uzbekistan's new president, ties with Turkey may be poised for a thaw.
Will Turkey Join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Instead of the EU?

Will Turkey Join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Instead of the EU?

By Lina Wang
Turkish President Erdogan has his eyes set on joining China and Russia's security club.

Political Scandals Bring Pakistan and Turkey's Leaders Together

Political Scandals Bring Pakistan and Turkey's Leaders Together

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Nawaz Sharif and Recep Erdogan: Two paranoid leaders who need each other.

After the Failed Coup: A New Dawn for China-Turkey Relations?

After the Failed Coup: A New Dawn for China-Turkey Relations?

By Wang Jin
As Ankara reexamines its post-coup foreign policy priorities, China-Turkey relations have an opportunity to blossom.

Is Turkey Following Pakistan’s Descent Into Islamization?

Is Turkey Following Pakistan’s Descent Into Islamization?

By Abha Shankar
Erdogan’s power grab recalls Pakistan's military dictator, Zia ul-Haq.
Russia-Turkey Relations: Back on Track?

Russia-Turkey Relations: Back on Track?

By Catherine Putz
Erdogan's first trip abroad following the July 15 coup attempt was to Russia to patch up relations.

Turkey’s Geostrategic Context and Calculus

Turkey’s Geostrategic Context and Calculus

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Sinan Ulgen
Can Bangladesh and Turkey Mend Frayed Ties?

Can Bangladesh and Turkey Mend Frayed Ties?

By Samuel Ramani
Turkey and Bangladesh suffered a break over war crimes trials in Dhaka. Is rapprochement in the cards?

The Turkish-Russian Rapprochement

The Turkish-Russian Rapprochement

By Catherine Putz
Seven months after the downing of a Russian jet on the Turkey-Syria border, Moscow and Ankara might be moving toward normalization.

After Paris Attacks, China Seeks More International Help Fighting Xinjiang Separatists

After Paris Attacks, China Seeks More International Help Fighting Xinjiang Separatists

By Shannon Tiezzi
With the G20 leaders focused on terrorism after the attacks in Paris, China wants help in its fight against ETIM.

Tajikistan, Turkey and the Gülen Movement

Tajikistan, Turkey and the Gülen Movement

By Samantha Brletich
Why the closure of seven charter schools in Tajikistan has regional implications.
Can China-Turkey Relations Move On?

Can China-Turkey Relations Move On?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Erodgan sought to move the China-Turkey relationship beyond recent tensions over Uyghur issues.

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