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IS Threat More Tangible for Turkey

After the July 20 attack on the Turkish cultural town of Suruç, there has been a fundamental shift in Turkey’s position regarding the Islamic State militants.

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By Sinan Ülgen
Published on Jul 25, 2015

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Turkey has adopted a more proactive role vis-à-vis the self-styled Islamic State. Carnegie’s Sinan Ülgen discussed the shift in Turkey’s position with Beverley O’Connor.

This broadcast was originally aired on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s The World.

About the Author

Sinan Ülgen

Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe

Sinan Ülgen is a senior fellow at Carnegie Europe in Brussels, where his research focuses on Turkish foreign policy, transatlantic relations, international trade, economic security, and digital policy.

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