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Turkey has traveled a long journey over the past eight decades, reconciling its rich traditions with its aspirations toward modernity to bring progress to its people. The country has been a valuable point of stability in the region, yet recent unrest on the streets of Istanbul is raising questions about Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's rule.

People wave flags as they wait for Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to speak in Istanbul, Turkey.

Murad Sezer/Reuters - People wave flags as they wait for Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to speak outside his residence in Istanbul, Turkey, on July 16, 2016.

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Erdoğan's real opportunity after the failed coup in Turkey

July 16, 2016, Kemal Kirişci

With the failure of the latest coup attempt, Turkish democracy survived a major test. Kemal Kirisci argues that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan must now ensure that the rule of law is upheld and rises to the challenge of winning hearts and minds across a deeply polarized nation.

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Is Turkish foreign policy becoming pragmatic again?

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June 13, 2016, Jessica Brandt | comments
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But Ankara is not [using its soft power to mobilize international support]. It is using language that offends people, even those who want to work with Turkey, who appreciate the efforts of Turkish NGOs and local administrators. How can you cooperate when the other side uses offensive language and plays the blame game? I personally know Turkish officials who have been working very hard on the refugee issue. The Turkish government should let these peoples’ goodwill be reflected in a constructive way.
May 26, 2016, Kemal Kirişci, Hurriyet Daily News
In the News

Although its high-standing soft power of two or three years ago has disappeared, Turkey still enjoys some soft power from the way in which it has been trying to manage Syrian refugees. There is still recognition, against all odds, that Turkey … is doing a good job providing 2.8 million Syrians with protection.
May 26, 2016, Kemal Kirişci, Hurriyet Daily News