Atilla's Musings
Turkey’s accelerated drift from Europe
Source:EU Observer Date:10May2017
The mutual scream fest between Turkey and EU has stopped. Bilateral visits are increasing, raising hopes of a normalization. But, is normalization really possible? What does it actually mean in
Worsening Budget Puts Turkey Treasury on Borrowing Spree: Charts
Source:Bloomberg Date:09May2017
I laugh when investment banking reports still claim that fiscal anchor is the pillar of Turkish stability. It isn’t. The Ministry of Finance continues to spend even after the so-called
Turkey plans to let banks securitise loans to spur growth
Source:Gulf News Date:08May2017
It is amazing how ill-informed financial media can be at times. This article heralds securitization of Turkish bank loans as a “new thing”, which has been going on for 10 years. Neither is it a
Trump to Tell Turkey: We’re Going to Take Raqqa With the Kurds
Source:Foreign Policy blog Date:06May2017
Ahead of the very critical Trump-Erdogan summit, this is probably the most talked-about article in the Turkish social media. It provides answers to whether Turkey will play a role in the
What Will Erdogan Do With Supreme Power?
Source:Eurasia review Date:29Apr2017
Turkey observers want to know how Erdogan would reshape Turkey after he was granted Sultan-like Powers. This article falls short of the promise but still provides important clues to his potential
Turkey: Neither Enemy Nor Ally
Source:Commentary Magazine Date:28Apr2017
Turkey’s raids on PKK and YPG outposts in Iraq and Syria, which in our view are defensive and legitimate, are causing new rifts with U.S. and Russia. Some claim Ankara is using these raids to
Lawmakers say Flynn did not disclose lobbying and payments from Turkey and Russia
Source:LA Times Date:26Apr2017
This is the story that is making opposition headlines in Turkey. According to opposition websites, former National Security Advisor Flynn received cash from Turkish lobbying entities, which were
In the AKP community, the “secret pro-NO people” scuffle continues
Source:Washington Hattı Date:24Apr2017
The close vote in Turkey’s referendum triggered large dormant faultlines within AKP. The official party line is “a win is win”, but the punditry recognizes the power is gradually slipping away
What Turkey’s Election Observers Saw
Source:The Atlantic Date:22Apr2017
Almost week has passed, but allegations of irregularities surrounding Turkey’s historical referendum have not been resolved. The ruling by the High Election Council to deny the request by CHP and
RIP Turkey, 1921 – 2017
Source:Foreign Policy blog Date:17Apr2017
The Western reaction to Erdogan referendum victory is generally negative. The press instinctively comprehends and I agree that entrusting all the power of the state to a single office or person