The Battle for Eurasia
China, Russia, and their autocratic friends are leading another epic clash over the world’s largest landmass.
These middle powers of the global south should be the focus of U.S. policy.
In the midst of uncertainty, people stick with the devil they know.
As Turkey's centennial nears, its founding secularism may no longer be in fashion—but nationalism is.
Granting Turkey membership in the EU would offer Europe the chance to redefine both itself and its raison d’être.
Why Ukrainians are ambivalently watching Turkey’s election.
Erdogan’s monetary policy is a disaster, but Turks keep voting for him.
Plus: The economics of olive oil.
Erdogan’s strong first-round showing could mean five more years of headaches for Washington and NATO.
Erdogan’s better-than-expected showing is a reminder that hope isn’t analysis.
It’s time for the United States to prioritize members of the alliance that understand the Russian threat and are taking it seriously.
Millions of voters return to shattered towns hoping for a new president this weekend.
Ahead of Turkey’s election, civil society organizations have mobilized a record number of volunteers to monitor and protect the polls.
Diaspora voters in Germany and elsewhere backed Erdogan overwhelmingly last time around. Will they deliver for him again?
In communities abroad, the Erdogan regime has a head start. Democratic activists are responding to repression with mobilization.
Afghans, Syrians, and others have been given Turkish citizenship. They’ll say thanks at the polls.
Elections still matter in Turkey, and not every strongman is strong.
How to understand one of the most important elections of 2023.