Turks attach a particular significance to the upcoming US elections for reasons going beyond their individual feelings about Bush, McCain or Obama. This is an expected outcome because Turkey is one of the few “friendly” countries that would be directly Read More …
Author: TUSIAD US
Anatolian Janus – The AKP's Strategic Depth Doctrine and Turkey's Reemergence in the Middle East
Under the rule of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), Turkey has reemerged as a major power in the Middle East, mediating between Israel and Syria and facilitating in the nuclear standoff between Iran and the US. For some, this Read More …
TUSIAD: "Turkish Initiatives in the Caucasus including those towards Armenia Should be Supported"
TUSIAD has issued a press release concerning the recent developments in the Caucasus and President Gul’s upcoming visit to Armenia: “The recent developments taking place in the Caucasus demonstrate clearly that Turkey’s foreign relations need to be expanded in a multi-dimensional Read More …
TUSIAD: "Turkey's Democracy Proves to be Strong"
Following the Constitutional Court’s decision to not ban the AKP, TUSIAD has issued the following statement: “Despite the recent events that have polarized Turkish society and created political tension, Turkey’s democracy has proven to be strong and mature with the Read More …
TUSIAD-US: "TUSIAD-US Condemns the Attack on the US Consulate in Istanbul, Honors Deceased Turkish Police Officers"
The following statement has been issued by TUSIAD-US in response to the recent violence that unfolded at the US Consulate in Istanbul: “TUSIAD-US is saddened by the events that took place on July 9th at the US Consulate in Istanbul Read More …