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Atlantic Council IN TURKEY Program

The Atlantic Council in Turkey aims to promote dialogue and strengthen transatlantic engagement with the region through research, programming and high-level discussion forums to address critical issues around energy, economics, migration, defense, and security.

Turkey, located at the crossroads of the economic and energy routes that stretch from Europe through the Black and Caspian Seas to the Middle East and Central Asia, and through the Mediterranean Sea to North Africa, resides at the intersection of some of our globe’s most complex geopolitical and geo-economic issues.

The Atlantic Council in Turkey program meets our enduring mission of working together with allies and partners to secure the future by facilitating productive dialogue and connections among government, business, and NGO stakeholders. In cooperation with the Atlantic Council’s 15 other programs and centers, the Atlantic Council in Turkey strives to support strong ties between the transatlantic community and Turkey towards a more stable and prosperous future for the region.

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A blueprint for Turkey’s resilient reconstruction and recovery post-earthquake

TURKEYSource Mar 11, 2024

Why Washington’s approach to Black Sea security may be about to change—for the better

The NDAA signals a wider shift in Washington’s strategy towards the critical Black Sea region and cooperation with littoral partners.

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A blueprint for Turkey’s resilient reconstruction and recovery post-earthquake

TURKEYSource Mar 5, 2024

The Ukraine-Turkey defense partnership with the potential to transform Black Sea and Euro-Atlantic security

By Pınar Dost

An expanded defense partnership between Ukraine and Turkey has great potential to secure the Black Sea and help bolster NATO’s efforts in the region.
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A blueprint for Turkey’s resilient reconstruction and recovery post-earthquake

TURKEYSource Feb 22, 2024

Listen closely to Putin: His imperial ambitions could include Turkey

By Yevgeniya Gaber

The historical revisionism, imperial ambitions, and arbitrary interpretation of state borders displayed in Putin’s interview with Tucker Carlson should ring a warning bell for Ankara.
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TURKEYSource

Jun 20, 2023

A blueprint for Turkey’s resilient reconstruction and recovery post-earthquake

By Karim Elgendy

In the aftermath of the earthquake disaster, Turkey must rebuild its affected cities in a sustainable way that provides for both the short- and long-term needs of its residents.

Civil Society Inclusive Growth

New Atlanticist

May 30, 2023

Five more years for Erdogan. What’s first on his agenda?

By Atlantic Council experts

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan just won another five-year term in office. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on the pressing issues his administration faces.

Economy & Business Elections

Fast Thinking

May 28, 2023

What the world should expect from Erdogan now

By Atlantic Council

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan triumphed in his re-election bid on Sunday. Our experts break down what to expect next on the war in Ukraine, NATO enlargement, Syria, and more.

Conflict Elections

New Atlanticist

May 15, 2023

Four questions (and expert answers) about the Turkish presidential election runoff

By Atlantic Council experts

Neither Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan nor top challenger Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu was able to reach 50 percent of the vote on May 14. Here's what to expect now.

Economy & Business Elections

TURKEYSource

May 5, 2023

To secure the Black Sea, the West must help Moldova stand up to Russian aggression

By Arnold C. Dupuy

Moldova is working on orienting itself more closely with the West, but it needs support to fend off Russian pressure and attempts to gain influence.

Eastern Europe Geopolitics & Energy Security

TURKEYSource

Apr 12, 2023

Impact investing can help rebuild an inclusive, resilient Turkey after the earthquakes

By Selen Ucak

In the wake of Turkey's devastating earthquakes, investing in sustainable solutions for the displaced is crucial.

Entrepreneurship Inclusive Growth

TURKEYSource

Apr 4, 2023

How to close the gap between Turkey and Sweden on NATO enlargement

By Grady Wilson, Pınar Dost

Turkey is not yet ready to greenlight Sweden's NATO accession but significant progress has been made. Here's a possible outline of a compromise.

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TURKEYSource

Mar 31, 2023

How the Turkish private sector is responding to the country’s devastating earthquake

By Atlantic Council IN TURKEY

Ebru Özdemir, chairperson of Limak Holdings, discusses how companies are responding to the earthquakes and how southeast Turkey should rebuild.

Resilience & Society Syria

TURKEYSource

Mar 17, 2023

Turkey and Syria’s devastating earthquakes send a reminder to the world: Don’t leave Syrians behind

By Pınar Dost

The disastrous earthquakes have brought the forgotten fate of Syrians and of Syria to the forefront of the US agenda in the region. They must not be forgotten again.

Conflict Migration

TURKEYSource

Mar 1, 2023

One year into the war, it’s time for Turkey to reconsider its Ukraine-Russia balancing act

By Yevgeniya Gaber

With dim prospects for peace talks in the foreseeable future, now is the time for Turkey to unequivocally support Ukraine.

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