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Turkey sours on surveillance systems after alleged affair video
The resignation of Deniz Baykal, a major figure in Turkish politics, over a purported sex video has sharpened debate about whether Turkey's surveillance systems have been misused as smear weapons.
05/21/2010 01:02 pm -
Turkey coup plot: What's behind the tumultuous identity crisis
In addition to the Armenian genocide resolutions roiling Turkey in recent days, the country has also been shaken up over the arrests of top military officials in an alleged Turkey coup plot. How the turmoil affects Turkey's EU bid and its regional ambitions.
03/12/2010 11:59 am -
Turkish leaders meet to dispel coup plot tensions
Turkish leaders met to dispel coup plot tensions after the country increased the number of senior military officers charged with planning a coup in 2003 to 20.
02/25/2010 05:56 pm -
Turkey coup plot: 12 officers charged as government takes on military
In an alleged Turkey coup plot, 12 senior officers have been charged with plotting a coup against the country's Islam-leaning civilian government. It appears to be an attempt to weaken the influence of the secular military, say analysts.
02/24/2010 05:24 pm -
Terrorism & Security Turkey charges military officers over coup plot
Seven Turkey military officers were charged on Wednesday with a coup plot against the country’s Islamist-leaning government.
02/24/2010 08:40 am -
Global Viewpoint Israel must get used to the new Turkey
Unless Israel improves the humanitarian situation in Gaza, tension between Turkey and Israel will remain.
01/20/2010 02:00 pm -
Israel-Turkey spat reveals Israel's new 'national pride' policy
Turkey today accepted Israel's second, stronger apology. But changes in both countries' leadership – and in regional politics – are straining a long-standing and relatively close relationship.
01/14/2010 01:57 pm -
Closing largest Kurdish party DTP, Turkey could stall reform efforts
Turkey's closing of the largest Kurdish party, the Democratic Society Party (DTP), has sparked deadly riots and could stall these reform efforts. Turkey had recently introduced a reform package friendly to its restive Kurdish minority.
12/16/2009 02:29 pm -
Opinion To solve Turkey's culture clash, old elite must yield to free speech
An interview with Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk about his latest book, 'The Museum of Innocence.'
11/11/2009 12:00 am -
Turkey moves to engage more deeply in Mideast – and with neighbors
Turkey's government has inked new accords with Armenia and Syria, evidence of its bid to establish itself as a regional soft-power broker.
10/29/2009 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View Turkey's worrisome approach to Iran, Israel
Ankara must be careful that its "zero problems" policy on its borders doesn't create new problems that alienate old friends.
10/29/2009 01:00 am -
Turkey and Armenia take step toward diplomatic ties
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will attend the Zurich signing that moves the neighbors toward opening their border. They have long been at odds over the issue of the Armenian genocide.
10/09/2009 01:00 am -
Turkey's Kurdish minority unearths justice at last
08/15/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Obama's link to the Muslim world: Turkey
The West can learn a lot from Ankara's perspective and democratic successes.
06/12/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Islam and democracy can – and do – coexist
Just look at successes in Indonesia and Turkey.
05/08/2009 01:00 am -
Turkey warms to Clinton's candor
Was it TV magic or intelligent diplomacy? A month before Obama's visit, Hillary charms Turkey in a talk- show stop.
03/09/2009 01:00 am -
Alleged coup plot probe roils Turkey
Last week's arrest of senior military officers and the discovery of several weapons caches deepens the investigation into a suspected secularist coup plan.
01/15/2009 12:00 am -
Religious Kurds become key vote in Turkey
Despite its secular roots, a major Kurdish political party is fighting to regain conservative Kurdish votes from the ruling party.
01/05/2009 12:00 am -
Reporters on the Job
01/05/2009 12:00 am -
Reporters on the Job
11/25/2008 12:00 am -
Turkey's Army loses luster over PKK attack
Amid daily fighting, including an clash Thursday that killed 10, unprecedented public criticism is mounting over an Oct. 3 attack.
10/17/2008 01:00 am -
Ramadan trend: Iftar emerges as high-profile social event
In the Muslim world, breaking the daily fast at sunset was once a family event. Now it's upscale and political.
09/23/2008 01:00 am -
Court victory gives Turkey's ruling AKP a reprieve
Prime Minister Erdogan's party escaped being banned by only one vote. Now, say analysts, he must work quickly to bridge the divide between religious AKP supporters and secularists.
08/01/2008 01:00 am -
In Turkey, ruling AKP on trial in high court, media
Newspapers and TV have entered a bitter fray between the opposition and the AKP government, accused of undermining the country's secularist ideals.
07/29/2008 01:00 am -
In Turkey, ruling AKP on trial in high court, media
Newspapers and TV have entered a bitter fray between the opposition and the AKP government, accused of undermining the country's secularist ideals.
07/28/2008 01:00 am
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