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April 2, 2009
Op-Ed
Middle East Bulletin
Steven A. Cook examines the decline in popular support for Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan's Justice and Development Party.
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Updated: April 7, 2009
Expert Brief
CFR Senior Fellow Steven A. Cook argues that in an era of diminished resources for the United States, Turkey can play a critical and constructive role in the Middle East.
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November 21, 2008
Expert Brief
CFR Senior Fellow Steven Cook writes that Turkey's economy is proving more resilient than expected in the face of the global economic downturn.
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November 20, 2008
Backgrounder
Terrorist attacks and an emergent Russia are posing new challenges to Turkey's energy strategy, but some analysts warn it could be Western Europe that gets squeezed.
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October 9, 2008
Interview
As Turkey builds up its circle of friends, including those that have fallen out of favor with the West, the International Crisis Group's Hugh Pope says Ankara's influence as a regional and global actor has Washington taking notice.
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September 22, 2008
Audio
Listen to Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Babacan discuss foreign policy challenges in the Caucasus and the Middle East.
September 22, 2008
Video
Watch Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Babacan discuss foreign policy challenges in the Caucasus and the Middle East.
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September 22, 2008
Transcript
Ali Babacan, Turkey's Minister of Foreign Affairs, discusses what is crucial to Turkey's national interests and for regional and international stability.
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September 19, 2008
Daily Analysis
With tension between Russia and Georgia resonating in Turkey, Ankara looks east to expand economic and strategic partnerships.
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September 19, 2008
Interview
Ahmet Davutoglu, the chief foreign policy aide to Turkey's prime minister, says he fears recent optimism on Iraq in the United States overlooks significant, dangerous problems which remain unresolved.
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