20 April 2017 Erdogan’s Uneasy Triumph Yet another crisis for Turkey. by Neil Tidmarsh Less than two years ago, it looked as if President Erdogan’s political life was about to come to an end. The parliamentary election of June 2015 was a disaster for him. The electorate understood that the vote was really about Erdogan’s… Continue reading Issue 101:2017 04 20:Erdogan’s uneasy triumph (Neil Tidmarsh)
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Issue 44:2016 03 10:Turkey and the EU (Neil Tidmarsh)
10 March 2016 Turkey and the EU They both need each other. by Neil Tidmarsh This week’s EU summit was dominated by negotiations with Turkey to secure its help in tackling the migrant crisis. The EU had agreed to pay Turkey €3 billion and allow Turkish citizens visa-free travel within the Schengen zone, in return… Continue reading Issue 44:2016 03 10:Turkey and the EU (Neil Tidmarsh)