New strains in the Israeli-Turkish relationship stem from Turkey's concerns over conditions in Gaza and sloppy diplomacy on both sides, says CFR's Steven A. Cook.

Despite improved bilateral ties between the U.S. and Turkey, there are still significant differences that need to be managed when Prime Minister Erdogan visits the White House, writes CFR's Steven Cook.

Turkey hopes to be a global power, but it has not yet become even the regional player that the ruling AKP declares it to be.

The Economist explores Turkey's new strategy of "reversing antagonism" with its Arab neighbors and puts it into the context of regional power vacuum.

In this op-ed, Stephen F. Larrabee explains why Turkey has renewed its engagement in the Middle East, suggesting that it is a result of structural changes in Turkey's security environment rather than a sign of "creeping Islamisation." 

Under the leadership of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), Turkey's foreign policy is becoming more Islamic. Can the country's history of cooperation with the West survive?

Steven Cook discusses the political instability in Turkey and its implications for peace in the Middle East.

Hugh Pope reports on how Turkey and Armenia's promise to establish diplomatic relations on August 31 could restore Turkey's "prestige" as a regional peace-maker and place the nation one step closer to European Union membership.

Steven A. Cook examines the decline in popular support for Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan's Justice and Development Party.

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.

CFR Senior Fellow Steven Cook writes that Turkey's economy is proving more resilient than expected in the face of the global economic downturn.

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.

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.

Listen to Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Babacan discuss foreign policy challenges in the Caucasus and the Middle East.

Watch Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Babacan discuss foreign policy challenges in the Caucasus and the Middle East.

Ali Babacan, Turkey's Minister of Foreign Affairs, discusses what is crucial to Turkey's national interests and for regional and international stability.

With tension between Russia and Georgia resonating in Turkey, Ankara looks east to expand economic and strategic partnerships.

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.

Turkey's highest court decided not to ban the country's ruling party. CFR's Steven A. Cook says the decision saves the Turkish government but does little to heal mosque-state tensions.

After almost six years of political stability and democratic progress, the rivalry between President Abdullah Gul and the military establishment has thrown Turkey into turmoil, writes Steven Cook.