WASHINGTON, DC: The Justice and Development Party (AKP) rose to power in Turkey in 2002, introducing new social, political and foreign policy currents throughout Turkish society. Reports indicate that under the AKP's guidance, Turkey is becoming (...)
I am often asked these days why Turkey s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is so upset with Israel. It s so dramatic people say, adding: Why did the AKP un-invite Israel to Anatolian Eagle (a NATO air force exercise held in Turkey)? Is this (...)
President Barack Obama s visit to Turkey could not have gone better in terms of winning Turkish hearts and minds. Obama did all the right things, visiting Ataturk s mausoleum, the Blue Mosque and the Turkish parliament, capturing the complexity of a (...)
