Turkey
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On Eve of Elections, Polish Democracy is Subverted by Autocratic Media Advantage
Pro-democracy allies and organizations should call out such media capture and other tools of domestic election interference.

This Summer Previewed the Security Threats of Climate Change: The U.S. Needs to Do More
U.S. policymakers must recognize the critical security risks climate change poses, and make serious efforts to anticipate and mitigate them.

An Exodus of Professionals: The End of Politics in Turkey?
Brain drain has been apparent for years under Erdogan and is likely to accelerate, as citizens lose hope of having a say over their future.

After Spotlight on Red Notices, Turkey is Abusing Another Interpol Mechanism
The Stolen and Lost Travel Document (SLTD) system, which has less internal scrutiny and checks, can also be wielded against critics.

The Just Security Podcast: Recapping the NATO Summit
To discuss this week's NATO Summit, its implications, and what to watch for next we have Ambassador Daniel Fried.

Normalization Pushes Millions of Syrians into Deeper Uncertainty
The push to normalize diplomatic relations with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad poses risks to millions of Syrians inside and outside of the country.

Erdoğan Appears Poised to Win Runoff: Why, and What’s Next for Turkey?
His divisive, authoritarian politics carried the day despite a dire economy and the government's failures in the Feb. 6 earthquake.

Dealing with Hybrid Regimes: Pursuing US Interests Without Giving them a Pass on Democracy
Failing to address their democratic deficiencies sets up the US and G7 for long-term strategic failure and hinders economic prosperity.

Don’t Look Away From What May Be Turkish Democracy’s Last Stand
The US, Europe, and voters in other countries teetering toward autocracy must pay heed, be vocal, and support democratic forces robustly.

Breaking Down Barriers to Emergency Earthquake Aid in Syria
"It is not in the U.S. national security interest for export controls to increase loss of life in Syria by preventing the supply of disaster relief equipment at a time of crisis."

Assessing Military Operations in the Black Sea a Year Into Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
Naval mining threats and the grain shipping deal demand more clarity from Turkey on its interpretation of the Montreux Convention.

Expert Recap and Analysis of Halkbank Oral Argument at the Supreme Court
A breakdown of the key issues in a wide ranging oral argument on foreign sovereign immunity in criminal cases.