Turkey Program
About
For decades, Turkey was a vital, reliable partner of the United States: a Muslim-majority republic committed to secular governance and the rule of law, working closely with America and the West as a trusted NATO ally. Since the rise of the Islamist-rooted Justice and Development Party (AKP) to power in 2002, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s subsequent consolidation of one-man rule, Turkey has become a far more difficult and challenging partner. Its foreign policies are increasingly at odds with the West. Meanwhile, at home, the government has engaged in a systematic crackdown on press freedom, the rule of law, and human rights.
FDD’s Turkey program seeks to inform policymakers and the American public about the AKP’s dangerous policies that have risked Turkish and Western security. This includes Turkey’s support for Islamist policies at home and abroad, and even jihadist activities. FDD seeks to help Washington manage its relationship with an increasingly troubling partner.
The program is chaired by Eric Edelman, former U.S. ambassador to Turkey. FDD advisor John Hannah provides additional guidance. The program is staffed by senior vice president for research Jonathan Schanzer.
FDD’s Turkey Program enjoys the support and guidance from a board of advisors. These seasoned policy makers and Turkey analysts help shape our work.
Experts
Eric S. Edelman
- Turkey
Aykan Erdemir
- Turkey
- Kurds
John Hannah
Jonathan Schanzer
- Palestinian Politics
- Iran
- Iran Sanctions
- Iran Global Threat Network
- Hezbollah
- Iran-backed Terrorism
- Turkey
- Jihadism
- Sanctions and Illicit Finance
Turkey Program Board of Advisors
Products
Secret Document Discovered in Gaza Reveals Hamas Plan to Establish Base in Turkey
Flash Brief
Why President Erdogan’s DC Visit Was Canceled
It is time to stop treating Turkey as an indispensable nation deserving endless accommodation for its rogue foreign policy.
The National Interest
Turkey’s Suspension of Trade With Israel Cuts off Its Nose to Spite Its Face
Policy Brief
Biden Administration Foreign Policy Tracker: May
Policy Tracker
Turkey Suspends Trade With Israel
Flash Brief
Erdogan’s recent remarks about Israel and Hamas
i24 News
Erdogan Comes to Hamas' Defense, Says Turkey Has Been Helping Treat Terrorists in Hospitals
Townhall
On a new phase of the Israel-Hamas war
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Erdogan Urges Palestinian Unity After Meeting Hamas Chief
Agence France-Presse
Events
Turkey’s Local Elections: Outcome and Implications
April 3, 2024 | 11:00 am
Turkey: A Sanctuary for Terrorist Entities & Illicit Finance
March 8, 2024 | 11:15 am