Tensions mount between Turkey and Iraq over Sunni vice president

2012-05-16

The Turkey-Iraq rupture deepens as Ankara renews its support for Iraq's fugitive vice president.

In the News

2012-05-15

On constitution, CHP positive on process, uncertain of outcome

Turkey's main opposition party worries the country could adopt a new constitution through a referendum, regardless of whether or not the four political parties represented in parliament can reach a consensus.

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2012-05-14

Terror financing bill sparks debate among Kurdish businesses

As a new terrorism financing law is being debated, opposition parties and business groups are concerned the law could be abused.

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2012-05-14

Meat-free living in the land of the kebab

Though still limited in scale, the community of vegans and vegetarians in Turkey is expanding, as is the number of businesses catering to them.

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2012-05-11

Istanbul's transformation puts pressure on water sources

The city's growth and encroachment around its water sources signals an unsustainable policy.

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Spotlight

2012-05-15

Opportunities and limitations: Turkey's diplomatic strength in the Middle East

Despite Turkey's hyperactive diplomacy, its ability to play a key role in the Middle East is restrained by limited diplomatic power and institutional capacity.

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What do you think?

Do you think the violence in Syria could become severe enough that NATO-member Turkey will invoke Article 5 to protect its territory, requiring NATO members to help defend Turkey?

Photo of the Day

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle speaks during the 14th Kronberg Talks Open Forum at Istanbul's Sabanci University on Tuesday (May 15th). "EU-Turkey relations and accession negotiations must be re-dynamised," Westerwelle said. [Reuters]