Turkey
The Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, Middle East Program, Burke Chair in Strategy, and Emeritus Chair in Strategy study Turkey’s strategic importance, mounting security challenges, and tumultuous political outlook.

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The Inhospitable Sea: Toward a New U.S. Strategy for the Black Sea Region
Russia’s war in Ukraine has upended security and stability across the wider Black Sea region. A new U.S. Black Sea strategy should focus on restoring the balance of power, catalyzing regional cooperation, and fostering connectivity among NATO allies and partners.
Report by Lisa Aronsson and Jeffrey Mankoff — February 2, 2023

Can Kicking – the American National Sport
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — December 8, 2022

Survey: Why Turkey Is So Popular in the DRC, And More
Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — September 15, 2022

Regional Competition and the Future of Russia-Turkey Relations
Report by Jeffrey Mankoff — January 20, 2022
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Empires of Eurasia: How Imperial Legacies Shape International Security

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U.S. Defense and Security Engagement in the Black Sea Region

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Revitalizing NATO's Political Cohesion

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The Inhospitable Sea: Toward a New U.S. Strategy for the Black Sea Region
Report by Lisa Aronsson and Jeffrey Mankoff — February 2, 2023

Can Kicking – the American National Sport
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — December 8, 2022

Empires of Eurasia: How Imperial Legacies Shape International Security
Event by Max Bergmann and Jeffrey Mankoff — December 2, 2022

Survey: Why Turkey Is So Popular in the DRC, And More
Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — September 15, 2022

The War in Ukraine: Geopolitical Implications for Eurasia
Event by Jeffrey Mankoff , Lisel Hintz , Nargis Kassenova , and Olesya Vartanyan — April 12, 2022

Regional Competition and the Future of Russia-Turkey Relations
Report by Jeffrey Mankoff — January 20, 2022

Advocates for Democracy in Closed Spaces
Event by and Daniel F. Runde , Elizabeth Hoffman , Marti Flacks , Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) , Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX) , Ambassador Isobel Coleman , Anna Dobrovolskaya , Glacier Kwong , Sopheap Chak , Luciano Garcia , Alex Magaisa — December 6, 2021

U.S. Defense and Security Engagement in the Black Sea Region
Event by Rachel Ellehuus and Laura Cooper — October 28, 2021

The Next Big Refugee Crisis Just Started
Commentary by Erol Yayboke — August 18, 2021

Addressing Security Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean
Event by Heather A. Conley , Rachel Ellehuus , and Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos — May 11, 2021
