Turkey
Turkey: The Kurdish question takes centre stage
By Kerem Kaya, August 31, 2009
In recent weeks, the AKP (Justice and Development Party) government has taken steps—since dubbed the “democratic process”—towards addressing the Kurdish question through peaceful rather than m...
Turkish unions agree to sell-out contract for public workers
By Sinan Ikinci, July 10, 2009
The Turkish trade unions have played a crucial role in the decline in living standards experienced by workers during the past 15 years.
Turkish economy in freefall
By Sinan Ikinci, July 7, 2009
The latest statistics reveal the devastating impact of the economic crisis on Turkey.
Dramatic decline in Turkish wages
By Sinan Ikinci, June 30, 2009
Figures recently released by the Turkish Statistical Institute reveal that in the first quarter of 2009, as Turkey was being hit hard by the global financial crisis, not only real wages but also nomin...
Document points to alleged military plot against Turkish government
By Sinan Ikinci, June 23, 2009
On June 12, the daily newspaper Taraf published a new document, which allegedly reveals fresh plans by the Turkish military to discredit and destabilize the ruling Islamist Justice and Development Par...
Turkish unemployment soars to record level
By Sinan Ikinici, May 20, 2009
Despite platitudes from the Turkish government seeking to assure the population that a recovery is “around the corner,” unemployment has soared to its highest level ever.
Massacre in Kurdish area highlights Turkey’s “village guard” system
By Justus Leicht, May 13, 2009
Gunmen from a local “village guard” killed 44 people at a wedding party in the mainly Kurdish-populated region of Turkey on May 4.
Turkey: Metal workers protest threat of wage cut
By our correspondent, April 24, 2009
Turkish steel workers have demanded details of contract negotiations from the leadership of the Türk Metal trade union.
Right-wing nationalists win Northern Cyprus elections
By Sinan Ikinci, April 22, 2009
The right-wing nationalist UBP (National Unity Party), led by Dervis Eroglu, won a landslide victory in Sunday’s early national elections in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC).
Obama visit signals increased role for Turkey and greater tensions
By Kerem Kaya, April 17, 2009
The recent visit by US President Barack Obama to Turkey confirms that the US plans to build up Turkey as a regional policeman to secure US interests in the Caucasus, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Obama pursues US strategic interests in Turkey
By Bill Van Auken, April 7, 2009
In his two-day visit to Turkey, President Obama sought to distance himself from the disastrous foreign policy legacy of George W. Bush while pursuing the same strategic interests of US imperialism tha...
Turkey: Municipal elections reveal deep socio-political divisions
By Sinan Ikinci, April 1, 2009
Losses for the ruling AKP reflect a growing political polarisation in Turkey. The results represent the first electoral setback for the AKP since 2002.
