Policy Forum
James F. Jeffrey and Soner Cagaptay
June 13, 2013
The antigovernment protests that erupted across Turkey last week may have serious domestic political consequences down the road, complicating Prime Minister Erdogan's efforts to prepare his party for local and presidential elections in 2014 and a potential redrafting of the constitution. But how might these difficulties affect Turkey's foreign policy? Will an embattled Erdogan manage regional issues with the same assertiveness that has characterized Turkish policy on Syria and Iran over the past several years? To discuss these questions...
