21 - 30 z 36
OSW Commentary | | Mateusz Chudziak, Mariusz Marszewski

Troublesome guests Turkeys plans regarding the Syrian refugee issue

The presence of Syrian refugees is putting increasing strain on Turkey. Since the migration agreement was signed with the EU in March 2016, the number of refugees in Turkey has risen from more than 2.7 million to more than 3.6 million. The…
OSW Commentary | | Krzysztof Strachota, Andrzej Wilk

The S-400 for Turkey The crisis in Turkish-American relations escalates

In late May and early June 2019, the contract for Turkey’s purchase of the Russian-made missile launchers which make up the S-400 long-range anti-aircraft missile system entered the final stage of its implementation. This has been…
OSW Commentary | | Mateusz Chudziak

Cadres decide everything – Turkeys reform of its military

Over the last two years, the Turkish Armed Forces (Türk Silahlı Kuvvetlerı – TSK) have been subject to transformations with no precedent in the history of Turkey as a republic. 
OSW Commentary | | Krzysztof Strachota

The constitutional referendum – another step towards a New Turkey

The citizens of Turkey voted in a national referendum to amend the constitution. This will lead to a radical strengthening of the president’s power.
OSW Commentary | | Kamil Frymark

The Turkish campaign in Germany Rising tensions between Berlin and Ankara

The three million-strong Turkish diaspora in Germany, of whom nearly a half have the right to vote, makes bilateral relations between the two countries important.
OSW Commentary | | Mateusz Chudziak

From purges to a new Turkey – the final stage of the states reconstruction

The purges in the state apparatus which have been underway in Turkey since the failed military coup represent a decisive stage in the construction of a ‘new Turkey’.
OSW Commentary | | Mateusz Chudziak, Krzysztof Strachota

A breakthrough year in relations between Turkey and the European Union – an attempt to take stock

One year has passed since the outbreak of the EU migration crisis which became the basis of unprecedented co-operation between Turkey and the EU.
OSW Commentary | | Mateusz Chudziak

A constitution for Erdoğan Consequences of the political conflict in Turkey

The Turkish government has pursued a long-term plan which involves the ultimate introduction of a presidential system.
OSW Commentary | | Mateusz Chudziak

My enemys enemy – Turkeys stance on Islamic State

Turkey’s highly ambiguous policy towards Islamic State has consequences for both Ankara’s international position and the domestic situation.
OSW Commentary | | Aleksandra Jarosiewicz, Krzysztof Strachota

Turkey and the Syrian refugee problem

Opportunities to reduce Turkey’s Syrian refugee influx to Europe are now severely limited.