Turkey Program
About
For decades, Turkey was a vital, reliable partner of the United States: a Muslim-majority republic committed to secular governance and the rule of law, working closely with America and the West as a trusted NATO ally. Since the rise of the Islamist-rooted Justice and Development Party (AKP) to power in 2002, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s subsequent consolidation of one-man rule, Turkey has become a far more difficult and challenging partner. Its foreign policies are increasingly at odds with the West. Meanwhile, at home, the government has engaged in a systematic crackdown on press freedom, the rule of law, and human rights.
FDD’s Turkey program seeks to inform policymakers and the American public about the AKP’s dangerous policies that have risked Turkish and Western security. This includes Turkey’s support for Islamist policies at home and abroad, and even jihadist activities. FDD seeks to help Washington manage its relationship with an increasingly troubling partner.
The program is chaired by Eric Edelman, former U.S. ambassador to Turkey. FDD advisor John Hannah provides additional guidance. The program is staffed by senior vice president for research Jonathan Schanzer.
FDD’s Turkey Program enjoys the support and guidance from a board of advisors. These seasoned policy makers and Turkey analysts help shape our work.
Experts
Eric S. Edelman
- Turkey
Aykan Erdemir
- Turkey
- Kurds
John Hannah
Jonathan Schanzer
- Palestinian Politics
- Iran
- Iran Sanctions
- Iran Global Threat Network
- Hezbollah
- Iran-backed Terrorism
- Turkey
- Jihadism
- Sanctions and Illicit Finance
Turkey Program Board of Advisors
Products
Hamas Chief Meets Turkish President, Considers Move From Qatar to Turkey
Flash Brief
Turkish Flotilla to Set Sail for Gaza
Flash Brief
Hamas Leader to Meet With Erdogan in Turkey
Flash Brief
Qatar Reevaluates Role as Hamas Mediator
Flash Brief
Hamas’ Enablers in the Turkish Government
Links to the terrorist group rise to the top of the ruling party of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The National Interest
Events
Turkey’s Local Elections: Outcome and Implications
April 3, 2024 | 11:00 am
Turkey: A Sanctuary for Terrorist Entities & Illicit Finance
March 8, 2024 | 11:15 am