Turkey Project

The Turkey Project tracks Turkish domestic politics, foreign policy, and the economy through publications and high-level meetings

The CSIS Turkey Project was established in June 1994 as the first program in Washington, D.C., to focus exclusively on Turkey.

Through its continuous tracking of Turkish domestic politics, foreign policy, and economy, which are analyzed in its periodic Turkey Updates and commentaries, the Turkey Project makes a significant contribution to the Washington policy debate on this vital country.

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Idlib Test for Erdogan-Putin Relationship

The killing of 33 Turkish soldiers by Assad’s forces in Idlib on February 27 has not only escalated the conflict between Ankara and Damascus but also tensions between Ankara and Moscow. CSIS’s Turkey Project examines the future of Erdogan and Putin’s relationship.

Commentary by Bulent Aliriza — February 28, 2020

The Truth of the Matter

Libya Conflict

In this episode, Bob and Andrew invite Bulent Aliriza, director of the CSIS Turkey Project, to unpack the worsening conflict in Libya.

Podcast Episode by Bob Schieffer, H. Andrew Schwartz, and Bulent Aliriza — February 10, 2020

CSIS the truth of the matter

Erdogan's Libyan Gambit

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has inserted Turkey into the escalating Libyan civil war on the side of the embattled government in Tripoli. CSIS’s Turkey Project examines his motives and prospects of success in a new commentary.

Commentary by Bulent Aliriza and Zeynep Yekeler — January 24, 2020

Congress Rebukes Erdogan, Defies Trump

CSIS’s Bulent Aliriza argues that by adopting two important resolutions against Turkey on October 29, Congress has inserted itself into the U.S.-Turkey relationship, making it more difficult for Erdogan and Trump to maintain it through their friendship.

Critical Questions by Bulent Aliriza — October 30, 2019

The Truth of the Matter

U.S. Troop Pullout of Syria

Bob and Andrew talk with Bulent Aliriza about the escalating situation along the Syrian border with Turkey after President Trump ordered U.S. troops out of the region.

Podcast Episode by Bob Schieffer, H. Andrew Schwartz, and Bulent Aliriza — October 8, 2019

CSIS the truth of the matter

U.S.-Turkey Relations: Summer Doldrums, Autumn Storms?

Although the Trump-Erdogan friendship remains intact, the expected revival of calls for sanctions on Turkey for acquiring a Russian missile system when Congress returns next month will challenge U.S.-Turkish relations. CSIS’s Bulent Aliriza examines the path forward.

Commentary by Bulent Aliriza — August 29, 2019

Trump-Erdogan Meeting at the G20: End of the S-400 Crisis?

The Trump-Erdogan meeting at the G20 summit has strengthened hopes in Ankara that Turkey will not be subjected to U.S. sanctions after the imminent delivery of the Russian S-400 missiles. CSIS’s Bulent Aliriza examines its implications for U.S.-Turkish relations.

Commentary by Bulent Aliriza — July 3, 2019