
A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.

A selection of experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world.

Turkey’s incursion into Afrin marks a significant move in Ankara’s campaign against the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG).

Ankara’s latest military offensive in Syria and its domestic agenda are leading to a cul-de-sac with the EU.

Sinan Ülgen discusses Turkey’s options as it maneuvers in a complicated regional and international context.

Turkey is haphazardly decoupling from Western norms and behavior, but the EU must remain an anchor for Turkish democrats.

Despite a large-scale crackdown on civil society, groups in Turkey are adjusting their institutions and preserving their voices with a cautious eye to the future.

Revamping its Customs Union with Turkey is the only viable way for the EU to encourage rules-based economic and political reforms in the country and maintain engagement with Ankara.

If NATO is to remain effective, the security needs of its Southern neighborhood must be countered by a more sustainable and ambitious strategy.

The United States should not commit massive resources to roll back Iranian influence in Syria. President Donald Trump’s call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may have headed that off.