Turkey’s divided Circassians The large North Caucasus diaspora has found itself on opposite sides of Turkey’s polarized politics. Neil Hauer May 13, 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
Fearing for relatives in China, Turkey’s Uighurs turn political Since China began rounding up Uighurs in Xinjiang province two years ago, the diaspora in Istanbul has become more visible. Laura Neumann Mar 15, 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
Perspectives | Turkey and Russia: The paradox of family resemblance The likelihood that Turkey and Russia can establish a long-term strategic alliance isn’t high, argues this commentary. In part, that’s because both see themselves as empires. Igor Torbakov Dec 28, 2018
Turkmenistan threatens Belarusian company with international arbitration A Belarusian-built potash plant is producing way less than it should. Nov 6, 2018
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
Kyrgyzstan and Turkey: There's no getting past Gulen Turkey is pushing Kyrgyzstan to cede control of its best schools. Sep 11, 2018
Belarus: Eco-protestors target proposed shipping route through Ukraine and Poland The EU and multilateral lenders are studying the project. Tom Allan Sep 5, 2018
Erdogan visit delights some in Kyrgyzstan, annoys others The Turkish leader is insistent Bishkek do more to squeeze out followers of Fethullah Gulen. Chris Rickleton Sep 3, 2018
Armenian police arrest Turkish-American lobbyist The lobbyist had arranged controversial junkets for members of Congress to Azerbaijan; it's unclear why he was hiding in Armenia. Grigor Atanesian Aug 31, 2018
Turkish lira casts pall over Caucasus and Central Asia In the Caucasus and Central Asia, the lira’s rot could spread Maximilian Hess Aug 21, 2018
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
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