Ukraine war spurs Turkey-Armenia normalization Talks between the neighbors to reestablish diplomatic and trade links have taken on new urgency as Russia’s invasion spooks the region. Ayla Jean Yackley Mar 24, 2022
War in the Caucasus hits close to home for Turkey’s Armenians Some are speaking out against the conflict despite fears the government’s strong support for Azerbaijan could fuel nationalist reprisals. Ayla Jean Yackley Oct 21, 2020
Turkey takes assertive role in Caucasus conflict The shift is motivated in part by energy considerations and in part by nationalist politics. Ayla Jean Yackley Sep 16, 2020
Exploring the White Russians’ legacy in Istanbul A new book uncovers the rich, but disappearing, history of Russians who fled the Revolution to Turkey. Ayla Jean Yackley Sep 16, 2019
Turks commemorate Armenian genocide despite taboos The return of restrictions on memorializing the World War I-era massacres is part of a wider crackdown on dissenting views, critics say. Ayla Jean Yackley Apr 24, 2019
Turks flock to Istanbul’s first art exhibition of Armenian filmmaker Parajanov One of Turkey’s most prominent museums stages an expansive show of the late cinematic great’s artwork. Ayla Jean Yackley Mar 12, 2019
Rightwing Turkish politician calls for expulsion of Armenian migrants The leader of a small party blasts undocumented workers after France announces it will commemorate century-old genocide Ayla Jean Yackley Feb 8, 2019
Feted in Baku, Turkey’s Erdoğan rules out restoring ties with Armenia Erdoğan's late arrival in Baku, however, delayed for six hours a parade celebrating the Turkish-Azerbaijani friendship. Ayla Jean Yackley Sep 17, 2018
Turkey’s last Armenian village honors long-ago stand A dwindling community celebrates a holiday feast and commemorates an epic battle of survival. Ayla Jean Yackley Aug 30, 2018
Turkey’s foreign minister visits Azerbaijan in first overseas trip The visit comes just days after Azerbaijan handed a man with suspected links to accused coup plotters to Turkey’s intelligence service. Ayla Jean Yackley Jul 24, 2018
Turkish prosecutor declines to charge activists over Armenian Genocide commemoration A prosecutor in Istanbul says use of the word “genocide” to describe the World War I-era massacres of Armenians is “offensive” but protected speech. Ayla Jean Yackley Jun 4, 2018
Turkey opens criminal probe of Armenian lawmaker for ‘insulting’ speech The MP has been trying to get Turkey to formally recognize the Armenian genocide. Ayla Jean Yackley May 18, 2018
Erdoğan calls for ‘common sense’ from new Armenian government In spite of new leadership in Yerevan, the fundamentals of conflict between the two sides remain unchanged. Ayla Jean Yackley May 17, 2018
Lawmaker in Turkey’s parliament asks it to recognize Armenian genocide The bill is the first of its kind, and even as it faces no chance of success it shows how the debate has evolved in Turkey. Ayla Jean Yackley Apr 24, 2018
Armenia suspends Schengen visa processor’s activities due to links with Turkey - reports Germany’s choice of a firm with a parent company in Turkey was a source of “major interest” in Armenia, the Justice Ministry said. Ayla Jean Yackley Apr 3, 2018
Fear, Silence Weigh on Turkey's Armenians after Failed Coup "Staying has always been a form of resistance." Ayla Jean Yackley Feb 14, 2018
Turkey Suspends Talk Show for ‘Insulting’ Azeri Leader and Wife “I can make jokes about this funny situation in Azerbaijan, since we can’t joke about those in our own country.” Ayla Jean Yackley Jan 26, 2018
Turkey-Armenia Ties Growing, Even As Historical Dispute Thwarts Reconciliation Ayla Jean Yackley Apr 24, 2017
