The True Meaning of Ataturk's Legacy
Turkey needs to put an end to historical whitewashing and revisionism.
Putin Is rapidly running out of allies
The leaders of Hungary and Turkey, considered close to Vladimir Putin, have dropped objections to Sweden joining NATO, dealing a blow to the Russian leader.
Erdogan dealt five major blows to Putin in just one week
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday agreed to send Sweden's NATO accession protocol to the Turkish parliament "as soon as possible."
"NATO Lake" receives major boost
"We already have this capability to close part of the Baltic Sea," one NATO foreign minister told Newsweek.
Putin ally delivers blow to Russia
Turkey agreeing to advance Sweden's NATO membership bid is a "severe setback" for Russian President Vladimir Putin, one expert told Newsweek.
NATO's Erdoğan problem casts shadow over Vilnius
Joe Biden is working on a plan to bring Erdoğan round on Swedish NATO membership as the expansion debate drags on.
Ukraine begins construction of Bayraktar TB2 drone manufacturing plant
The drone has been crucial for Kyiv in hitting Russian targets.
Turkey proclaims "red line" for Sweden NATO bid
Finland and Sweden applied to join NATO last year, with Finland having since joined the alliance, but Sweden is encountering challenges from NATO members.
Turkey's Economy Is in Deep Trouble
The country is in the throes of a serious economic crisis.
Putin plans to leave Russia to visit NATO ally
The Russian president has left the country only twice since his troops invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
Whatever Happened to Good, Old-Fashioned Political Landslides?
Why are elections so tight almost everywhere? It's a metaphysical mystery of our time.
What Does Five More Years of Turkey's Erdogan Mean for the West?
While the West would be wise to expect more of the same from Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Brussels and Washington must not abandon the 25 million Turks who voted for an alternative.
Putin scores a win in Turkey's election
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has served in a mediating role between Russia and Ukraine, won reelection on Sunday.
Stop Calling Erdogan a Dictator. Dictators Don't Go to Runoffs
The U.S. media seems to want to export its own problems—probably the best sign that democracy is alive and well in Turkey.
Suprise, Surprise: Turkey's Authoritarian Leader Wins Again
Erdogan is an authoritarian—what commentators used to call a "strongman." That there will be a May 28 presidential runoff vote between Erdogan and his chief opponent, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, doesn't change that fact.
Putin ally dealt blow as election goes to runoff
"Turkey is a highly polarized country and Erdogan....intensified that polarization as part of his style of governance," said expert Howard Eissenstat.
Turkey heads to the polls in decisive day for Putin and the West
Polls show President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is trailing the main opposition contender, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.
Turkey election: Elon Musk accused of censoring Erdogan critics on Twitter
Former GOP Representative Adam Kinzinger called Musk a "free speech absolutist" for "censoring content from the anti-authoritarian Turkish side."
Putin ally's reelection fight shrouded in skepticism
Accusations of foreign meddling have preceded Turkey's upcoming presidential election.
Erdogan's Rival Blames Russia for Turkey Deepfakes: 'Election Meddling'
Allegations against Moscow by tKemal Kilicdaroglu echo those made following Donald Trump's 2016 election victory.
Putin may be losing a key NATO ally
James Jeffrey, an expert on Turkish-Russian relations said that Putin likes to deal with leaders he thinks are "strong and predictable" and think like him.
Biden looks to score elusive diplomatic victory in Russia's backyard
"If that door is open because of the Russian diversion, that's a good thing," former U.S. ambassador to the OSCE James Gilmore III tells Newsweek.
The U.S. Should Support the Syrian Democratic Forces
Resolving the conflict between Washington's most important ally in Syria and NATO "ally" Turkey is a must.
It's the Arab Winter and the U.S. Feels a Chill
The basic assumption that is so widely held in the West—that people want freedom and democracy—does not always hold. Many want something else.
Putin's midnight rush to the Kremlin sparks wave of conspiracy theories
Twitter users, including Ukrainian official Anton Gerashchenko, shared a clip that allegedly shows Putin heading to the Kremlin in Moscow late at night.
Genocide Recognition by Itself Is Not Enough
Historic events must be taught to students today, regardless of who is the oppressor or the victim.
How Turkey's Election Could Push the U.S. Toward Authoritarianism
Not clearly evil, but posing a menace to liberal democracy, figures like Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan take on a confounding and oddly popular shade of gray.
Sweden can join NATO before July summit: Turkey opposition
Ünal Çeviköz told Newsweek that an opposition win in the May elections would mean an "optimistic" outlook for Stockholm.
Mystery cloud throws Istanbul into darkness
The huge, dark cloud plunged the city into pitch-black twilight, before lifting again only five minutes later.
Hope for major U.S.-Turkey F-16 deal if Erdogan defeated: Opposition
A top aide to Turkey's leading opposition candidate told Newsweek the challenger is "determined" to repair frayed bilateral relations with Washington, D.C.