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Rule by Law
Erdogan Weaponizes Turkish Justice Henri J. Barkey & Steven A. Cook

President Erdoğan is taking a wrecking ball to Turkey’s legal and political institutions in an effort to shut down his political opponents.

 Published: Jun 04, 2020
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The Muddled East
The Middle Eastern Revolutions That Never Were Steven A. Cook

The democratic dreams of the Arab Spring have become nightmares of instability and authoritarianism. What went wrong? And what, if anything, should America do about it?

 Published: Oct 26, 2015
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More Chaos to Come
Turkey Comes Undone Steven A. Cook

Why Turkish voters’ rejection of the AKP will likely lead to a period of political paralysis and instability.

 Published: Jun 10, 2015
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Elections in Turkey
No Way Out Steven A. Cook

It seems to have dawned on some in the AKP elite that Erdogan is becoming a problem. But is there anyone who can check him?

 Published: Apr 07, 2015
America’s Radical Idealists Strike Again Steven A. Cook

Did Bush’s “forward strategy for freedom” birth the Arab Spring? Umm, no.

 Published: Jul 01, 2011
Disentangling Alliances Steven A. Cook

Downsize U.S. policy to match U.S. influence.

 Published: Sep 01, 2008
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