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Alan Makovsky

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Alan Makovsky is a senior fellow for national security and international policy at the Center for American Progress. From 2001 to 2013, he served as a senior professional staff member with the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, covering the Middle East, Turkey, and related issues.

Recent Policy Analysis by Alan Makovsky

Brief Analysis
The Istanbul Revote: What Happens Next?
Jun 26, 2019
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  • Soner Cagaptay
  • Lisel Hintz
  • Kemal Kirisci
  • Alan Makovsky
Brief Analysis
The Day After Turkey's Snap Elections
Nov 4, 2015
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  • Soner Cagaptay
  • Alan Makovsky
  • Henri Barkey
Brief Analysis
Turkish Election Results:
More or Less Stability?
Jul 26, 2007
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  • Soner Cagaptay
  • Alan Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Turkey and the Bush Administration:
The Question Marks
Mar 30, 2001
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  • Alan Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Step Up U.S. Involvement in Turkish Economic Crisis
Mar 1, 2001
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  • Alan Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Syria’s Foreign Policy Challenges U.S. Interests
Jan 19, 2001
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  • Alan Makovsky
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