Istanbul's storied 'suitcase trade' with ex-USSR remains resilient despite downturn The trade is one of the strongest links between Istanbul and the former Soviet world. Paul Benjamin Osterlund, Photos by Hilaneh Mahmoudi Aug 9, 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
Georgia to extradite Turk involved in killing of Russian pilot Turkish officials say the suspect is wanted for allegedly leading a criminal group, not anything related to the pilot. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 5, 2018
With new railway, Turkey seeks to isolate Armenia and integrate Azerbaijan Kars sees itself as the hub for one of the region’s most ambitious infrastructure projects Bradley Jardine Jun 29, 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
Stolen cattle provoke anti-Turkish backlash in Georgian border villages Cattle rustling has been a long-standing concern since a new border post was opened in 2015. Bradley Jardine May 30, 2018
As ties with Turkey suffer, Israel moves to recognize Armenian genocide Some Armenians have complained that the sensitive issue has become a "political football" in Israel. Joshua Kucera May 21, 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
Uzbekistan: Turkish president’s visit generates billions in deals Companies sealed $3 billion worth of investment contracts. May 1, 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
Turkey's authoritarian turn deprives Tajiks of safe haven Central Asian dissidents are anxious about what might happen next in Turkey. Umar Farooq Apr 12, 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
Perspectives | New Book Purports to Offer "Smoking Gun" Proving Armenian Genocide Debunking the Turkish Historical Society's arguments is the central focus of "Killing Orders." Joshua Kucera Mar 19, 2018
European Investment Bank Approves $1 Billion Funding for TANAP Gas Pipeline Confirmation of the loan comes as Ankara and Brussels have been trying to patch things up after a rocky period in relations. David O'Byrne Mar 16, 2018
Uzbekistan's Morality Guardians Claim Win as Turkish Soap is Dropped from Air The government's ban should not be read in an exclusively religious register. Mar 9, 2018
Turkey's Afrin Operation Draws in Armenians, Azeris In addition to the real battle there's a PR war with Turks and Kurds seeking to woo Azeris and Armenians, respectively. Emil Sanamyan Feb 8, 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
