Tag: Erdogan
Increasingly Autocratic Turkish PM Bans Twitter
Embattled Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan pulled the plug on Twitter at midnight, March 20, 2014.
Bipartisan Letter to Obama Urging Action on Erdogan
More than 80 dignitaries from across the political spectrum are concerned about the future U.S. relations with Turkey.
Turkey’s Erdogan: Lift Gaza Sea Blockade or No Relations with Israel
Erdogan's demand that Israel lift the Gaza naval blockade means he will not renew relations with Israel
Erdogan Says Iran is ‘Turkey’s ‘Second Home’
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting Ayatollah Khamenei of Iran, which he called “our second home.
The ayatollah in return “described the current...
Erdogan Blames Foreigners for Engineering Corruption Probe
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, sounding more and more like Syrian President Bassar al-Assad, has blamed foreigners for supposedly engineering the corruption probe...
For Erdogan, It’s the Cover Up, Not the Crime
This is so Last days of Richard M. Nixon, when the ruler is going down, and he's the only one who still doesn't know it.
Muslim Brotherhood Channel Finds Home in Turkey
Muslim Brotherhood radio statio shut down in Egypt opens in Turkey, with terrorist-supporting Imam Al-Qaradawi as its first host.
Turkish Jews Fleeing
Turkey, long a vacation destination for Israelis, is slowly being emptied of its Turkish Jews.
Erdogan Roars His Support for Turkish Intel Chief
The Turkish Priime Minister came out with guns ablazing to protect "his" democracy plans for Turkey and the Turkish Intelligence chief.
After Ergdogan, Next Hamas Meeting is with Iran
After solidifying Turkey's support for Hamas, Khaled Mashal flies to Iran to get their financial support too.
Turkey Lifts 90-Year-Old Ban on Muslim Veil at University and Work
A new law Turkish law breaks a 90-year-old ban on Muslims wearing the veil at university or at government work offices and reflects the...
Lieberman ‘Promotes’ Erdogan as the New Joseph Goebbels
Egypt said it is “bewildered” over Erdogan’s blaming Israel for Morsi’s ouster. The US said he was “offensive.” But the piece de resistance came from Avigdor Lieberman, who called him the new Goebbels.
Erdogan Has His Ticket to Gaza Pulled by Egypt
Due to the very close relationship between Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan and ousted Egyptian President and Muslim Brotherhood member Mohamad Morsi, the Egyptian authorities have...
Turkey Rejects Egyptians’ Choice, Demands Egypt ‘Return to Democracy’
Turkey's political leadership - fearing for their own future - denounces ouster of Morsi and demands Egypt "return to democracy."
Jewish Conspiracy Behind Turkey’s Crisis Theory Gains Momentum
The scholars at the American Enterprise Institute responded to the age-old effort to blame the Jews mostly with humor, but also with a suggestion for Erdogan. If he wants to see who is responsible for Turkey's situation, he should hold up a mirror.
Turkish Police Use Tear Gas, Water Cannons on Ankara Protesters
A referendum might be held on the future of Gezi Park in Istanbul.
What Took so Long: Jews Finally Blamed for Turkish Unrest?
Erdogan blamed the "financial lobby" for Turkey's unrest and recent economic troubles. Sound familiar?
It Was Erdoğan’s Fault
The demonstrations against Erdoğan stem from a sense among his opposition that he has crossed the line in Turkey.
Syria Issues Travel Advisory Against Travel to Turkey
Syria returns the favor, in light of the escalating violence in Turkey.
Assad: ‘Israeli Aggression’ Fuels Demand that Syria Fight Israel
When the going gets tough, Arab leaders routinely huff and puff at Israel. On cue, Assad threatens to open military front against Israel.
Why Israel-Turkey Relations will not Change
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was educated within an anti-Jewish political framework.
Erdogan Praised at White House as He Subverts US Interests
With a 'friend' like Erdogan, Obama’s policy toward Syria, Iran, the advance of revolutionary Islamism, and the Israel-Palestinian “peace process,” is in serious trouble.
Erdogan to Visit US in May
Erdogan hopes to persuade Obama to take bigger role in ending Syrian violence
Jabotinsky Understood, 102 Years Ago
Over a century ago, Jabotinsky argued that apologizing too much practically means accusing one's self.
On Second Thought, Maybe Israel’s Apology to Turkey was a Good Idea
Now that Israelis humiliated themselves and Erdogan is rampaging ahead, some are awakening to the fact that this apology only made matters worse.
Erdogan Ups the Ante
Erdogan now wants millions of dollars and free sea access for Hamas terrorists.
The Turks Walk Back their Promises
Israel's 'apology' to Turkey will not improve relations with Turkey because relations are poor as a result of a deliberate strategy, not an unpleasant incident.
An Israeli Apology to Turkey
Erdogan's government has mastered the art of provocation and is being rewarded for it.
Hamas Official says Abbas May Visit Gaza with Erdogan
What will Israel get in return for Netanyahu’s apologizing to Turkey for IDF soldiers defending their lives? A former senior adviser to Hamas says Abbas may visit Gaza with Erdogan.
Did Israel `Apologize’ to Turkey? Well, No, Not Exactly
Perhaps these seeming word games and niceties are beyond the interest or comprehension of many people, but everyone involved directly on this issue knows exactly what is happening.