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The US election is now behind us and President-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House in January. As the congratulatory messages streamed in from around the world, one of the world leaders who was quick to call Trump was President Erdogan. Turkey expert Nicholas Danforth, a Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) and Editor at War on the Rocks, joins Thanos Davelis to look at what the election of Donald Trump - well known for his relationship with Erdogan in his first term - could mean for US-Turkey relations.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Sustainable estrangement: Embracing the new normal in US-Turkish relationsTurkey's Erdogan, Trump discuss improving Turkey-US cooperationRegional leaders discuss international developmentsFidan arrives in Athens for pivotal talksGreece cites new trust of Turkey as the neighbors seek to ease tensions

Following decades of worry, have US policymakers finally overcome their fear of “losing Turkey”, coming to terms with a Turkey that is neither friend nor foe? Nicholas Danforth, an editor at War on the Rocks and the author of The Remaking of Republican Turkey: Memory and Modernity since the Fall of the Ottoman Empire, joins Thanos Davelis to answer this question and break down his latest piece in War on the Rocks, “Coming To Terms With The Loss Of Turkey”. We also explore how this shift impacts the way Washington approaches Ankara and the broader region.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Coming To Terms With The Loss Of Turkey4,000-year-old Greek hilltop site mystifies archaeologists. It could spell trouble for new airportGreece plans early repayment of €8 billion of bailout loans

On this episode of the War on the Rocks podcast, deputy assistant to U.S. President Joe Biden, Joshua Geltzer, sat down with Nicholas Danforth to discuss the administration's case for the reauthorization of section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. They discussed the act's role in a changing threat environment, challenges in Congress and potential avenues to mitigate civil liberties concerns.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has decided to tell the Turkish parliament to greenlight Sweden's NATO membership, prompting a flood of praise from alliance leaders. US President Joe Biden, who met with Erdogan for more than an hour, hailed him for what he termed Erdogan's courage. At the same time, Erdogan angered the Kremlin with a series of moves in support of Ukraine including backing its membership of NATO. Is Erdogan turning away from Russia in favor of America and Europe? Analyst Nicholas Danforth says such conclusions are premature.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Episode 315 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas is joined by Nicholas Danforth and Amberin Zaman to discuss the significance of the recent elections in Turkey for Turkish politics, the country's complex relationship with its neighbors and allies in Europe and the United States, and for the Turkish economy, which has been teetering on the edge of a balance of payments crisis with no easy solution in sight. While much ink has been spilled by Western press outlets covering the recent elections, many of the stories have lacked a larger context for why Turkey's elections matter for people outside of the country. Danforth and Zama attempt to answer this question in the first hour of today's episode and devote the second part of their conversation to a discussion about Turkey's political future, its orientation toward the West, and what, if anything the United States can do to improve relations with Ankara. You can subscribe to our premium content and gain access to our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports (or Key Takeaways) at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you want to join in on the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces genius community, which includes Q&A calls with guests, access to special research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners, you can also do that on our subscriber page. If you still have questions, feel free to email info@hiddenforces.io, and Demetri or someone else from our team will get right back to you. If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of Hidden Forces you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | CastBox | RSS Feed Write us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Subscribe to our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe & Support the Podcast at https://hiddenforces.io Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 05/30/2023

This week, Ryan sat down at a cafe in Washington, D.C., with Hümeyra Pamuk and Nicholas Danforth to discuss the results of Turkey's May 14 election. They talked about the nature of President Erdogan's rule, the roots of his political longevity and what these elections mean for Turkey's future.

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What will the impact on Turkey's foreign policy be should Kemal Kilicdaroglu and the Turkish opposition manage to unseat President Erdogan in the upcoming elections in May? Some observers envision a quick reversal of Erdogan's anti-Western approach, while others warn that we might see a striking degree of continuity. A look at the opposition's record and platform suggests something in between given its stated goals of improving relations with the West while simultaneously continuing to pursue a more independent foreign policy. Nicholas Danforth, a Non-Resident Senior Research Fellow at ELIAMEP - the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, joins Thanos Davelis to break down what an opposition win would mean for Ankara's foreign policy.Read Nicholas Danforth's latest policy paper for ELIAMEP here: A New New Turkey? What an Opposition Victory Would Mean for Ankara's Foreign PolicyYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Election campaign set to shift gearsBoC, first bank in Cyprus and Greece to receive ECB's approval to pay dividendsAn ‘important milestone' for Bank of Cyprus

Nicholas Danforth recently sat down with Agustina Giraudy, Adam Isacson and Anya Prusa to discuss the latest political developments in Latin America. This the second installment of our two-part podcast. The conversation began with an overview of the role of the military in different Latin American countries, before pivoting to an examination of regional views of great powers. The conversation concluded with a discussion about U.S. policy in the region, and how different governments view the Biden administration.

Nicholas Danforth recently sat down with Agustina Giraudy, Adam Isacson and Anya Prusa to discuss the latest political developments in Latin America. This two-part podcast covers the rise of the Left in the region as well as its implications for relations with Washington, Moscow and Beijing.  

From April 30, 2021: When President Biden entered office, he inherited a bilateral relationship with Turkey that was strained to the limits by the growing independent streak in that country's foreign policy—and one that had been pushed in unfamiliar directions by his predecessor's direct and often unpredictable personal relationship with Turkey's longstanding president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. This past week, the Biden administration made its first major move on the U.S.-Turkey relationship by recognizing the atrocities committed against Armenians by Ottoman authorities in the early 20th century as a genocide, a move that prior presidents had avoided for fear of how Turkey might react.To discuss what these developments may mean for this key bilateral relationship, Scott R. Anderson sat down with Nicholas Danforth of the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy and Asli Aydıntaşbaş of the European Council on Foreign Relations. They discussed how Turkey views its place in the world, what this means for its alliance with the United States and how the Biden administration is likely to respond moving forward.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Kofman sat down with Nicholas Danforth to discuss Russia's latest offensive, it's focus, and why it has been underwhelming so far. The conversation analyzes the current state of the conflict, where it may be headed, the constraints each side may face in the coming months, and whether this year could see decisive turning points in the war.

Cyprus is lodging a complaint to the UN over Turkey's new financial assistance deal with Turkish Cypriots and over Turkey's decision to designate the Turkish Cypriots' unrecognized main airport as a domestic flight route, effectively turning it into a Turkish one. There is a fear among Turkish Cypriots as well that both the financial deal and the airport designation are the clearest signals yet that Turkey wants to eventually annex the occupied northern part of Cyprus. Nicholas Danforth, a Non-Resident Senior Research Fellow at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, joins Thanos Davelis to break this down.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Cyprus to UN: Turkey seeks full control of breakaway northGreece rejects all Turkish arguments on island demilitarizationNo deal yet with Russia or Turkey to unblock Black Sea, Ukraine saysRussian, Turkish defence ministers discuss Syria, grain exports from Ukraine

Turkey is undergoing one of the most unpredictable periods in its modern history amid mounting concern over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's shift towards authoritarianism. His poll ratings are sagging with rising inflation and the continued depreciation of the lira stemming from Erdogan's insistence on keeping interest rates low. With elections due in 2023, many wonder whether Erdogan, fearing that he may lose, will allow them to take place at all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicholas Danforth of the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy  discusses his latest book, The Remaking of Republican Turkey: Memory and Modernity since the Fall of the Ottoman Empire, with Marc Lynch on this week's podcast. The book demonstrates how transformations such as the birth of a multi-party democracy and NATO membership helped consolidate a consensus on the nature of Turkish modernity that continues to shape current political and cultural debates. (Starts at 0:47). Lucy Abbott of the University of Edinburgh and Vincent Keating of the University of Southern Denmark discuss their latest article, "Entrusted norms: security, trust, and betrayal in the Gulf Cooperation Council crisis," published in the European Journal of International Affairs. (Starts at 33:16). Kristian Ulrichsen of Rice University talks about the GCC reconciliation. (Starts at 49:00).  Music for this season's podcast was created by Bashir Saade (playing Ney) and Farah Kaddour (on Buzuq). You can find more of Bashir's work on his YouTube Channel.

On Wednesday Turkish President Erdogan traveled to Sochi, Russia, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for nearly three hours. While there was no official readout from either side detailing what was discussed, reports indicate that a number of key issues were on the table, including tensions in Syria, energy, and weapons deals. The meeting came after Erdogan's visit to New York for the UN General Assembly summit, where he did not conceal his dissatisfaction with President Biden or the state of US-Turkish relations, even suggesting that Turkey would buy more Russian S-400s. Nicholas Danforth joins our host Thanos Davelis to analyze the latest summit between Erdogan and Putin, and look at the balancing act Turkey is trying to play between the US and Russia. Nicholas Danforth is a Non-Resident Senior Research Fellow at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, ELIAMEP, and the author of the newly published “The Remaking of Republican Turkey: Memory and Modernity.”You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Amid Tensions With U.S., Erdogan Praises Ties With RussiaErdogan says Turkey is looking at further defence steps with RussiaSyria to be key topic in Erdogan-Putin summitErdogan-Putin summit highlights Turkey's fragile balancing actMDCA negotiations are nearing endUS renews partial waiver on arms embargoHALC tweet on US renewal of partial waiver of Cyprus arms embargo by the US

Nicholas Danforth on “The Remaking of Republican Turkey: Memory and Modernity since the Fall of the Ottoman Empire” (Cambridge University Press). The book upends conventional wisdom about social and political shifts from 1945 to 1960, with many implications for our understanding of today's Turkey. Support Turkey Book Talk by becoming a member. Members get a 30% discount on all Turkey/Ottoman History books published by IB Tauris/Bloomsbury, transcripts of every interview, transcripts of the whole archive, and over 200 reviews covering Turkish and international fiction, history and politics.

Welcome to the Policy Pulse - a breakdown summary of some of the most compelling recent reports to come out of think tanks from around the world. This edition of the Policy Pulse will be recorded as an episode of the Policy People Podcast. You can find all the links to the reports mentioned here in the show notes or in the newsletter.Thank you to Sasanka Kanuparthi for curating this edition of Policy Pulse.Can the Biden administration keep US-Turkey tensions in check?       What should the Biden administration do to maintain influence over Turkey without triggering a new crisis? Following tensions with Western powers, Turkey is now keen to stabilize relations while retaining controversial policies. Biden's rhetoric thus far has centered on the deterioration of human rights and democracy under Erdogan, his anti-LGBTQI+ stance, and crackdowns on demonstrations. However, the bilateral meeting in June reflected the optics of dialogue and was devoid of timelines on outcomes. Nicholas Danforth argues the U.S. approach must be conditional upon Turkey’s corrective actions in the future. Read more about the changing bilateral dynamics in this Brookings report.Can US assistance encourage countries to transition away from fossil fuel subsidies?Many countries are subsidizing fossil fuels to keep their local economies ticking, resulting in financial constraints and overconsumption. The Biden administration’s efforts to disincentivize domestic fuel subsidies is seen as a step towards decarbonization and meeting Paris Climate Agreement goals. Researchers believe that it could be replicated at the international level through US leadership on the issue. They analyze the impact of consumption subsidies on global fuel prices, the environment, the fiscal spending of developing economies etc. The Brookings report urges the U.S. to push for international cooperation with G20 countries, price transparency, and direct cash transfers to low-income countries. Learn more about the recommendations by reading the report. Can Australia’s economy withstand the fallout of a war over Taiwan?China’s aggressive posturing in its neighborhood continues to raise tensions across the world, and forced annexation of Taiwan could lead to counteractions by Western allies. There are widespread fears over the impact on international trade from a potential conflict, and how a war might affect navigation in the Indo-Pacific. ASPI’s David Uren details Australia’s vulnerabilities, while suggesting risk mitigation measures. He critiques the Productivity Commission’s recommendations and provides insights about Australian industry’s adaptability in finding new markets for its goods and services. Discover more on Australia’s strategic and economic preparedness in this fascinating report. Are cyber capabilities the next sphere of national power?Geostrategic competition has moved into new realms, as great powers struggle to dominate cyberspace. A dearth of academic insight into cyber power, strategic intentions, and capacities of global powers has led researchers to decipher variance in cyber governance between countries. This comprehensive two-year study from IISS compares the command-and-control structures, cyber-intel capabilities, global leadership capacities, and cybersecurity doctrines of fifteen countries and establishes robust literature on the issue. The qualitative assessment hopes to guide national governments in decision-making and strategic investments for the future. Delve deeper into the current state of cyber affairs with this report. Can the Lebanese State ever escape the influence of Hezbollah?Signaling intentions to reform while quietly manipulating Lebanon’s state functions is a classic Hezbollah strategy. This Chatham House report studies the outfit’s hybrid tactics, such as the use of state institutions, influence over the military and security forces, regulations, public contracts, financial transactions, control over illicit trade etc. Lina Khatib’s report also focuses on Hezbollah’s ability to deflect responsibilities during crises, and its control over border areas and ports. It tracks recent incidents involving corruption by port authorities vis-à-vis narcotics trade and the chemical explosion at the Port of Beirut that caused many casualties. Take a look at Lina’s report to understand the reasons behind the international scrutiny on Lebanon and Hezbollah’s influence. Will denuclearization of the Korean peninsula ever see the light of day?While the Korean peninsula has tottered on the brink of war on several occasions, it was the DPRK’s withdrawal from the non-proliferation treaty in 2003 which rang alarm bells in national capitals. Following rapid nuclear weapons development by the communist north, military escalations and mistrust has dominated the discourse. A joint US-Russian study by CENESS-Russia and IISS reviews the progress made thus far, giving an overview of Pyeongyang’s current capabilities, and its nuclear program on the whole. It cites confidence-building and reciprocal measures as a sustainable mechanism for future dialogue. To apprise yourself about the nuclear reality of Northeast Asia, take a look through this joint report. Do sub-Saharan Africans trust their governments on post-COVID recovery? As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc across the world, its effect on African nations is relatively limited. Experts attribute several reasons for this including low infection rates, experience dealing with the Ebola epidemic, the young demography, lack of reporting etc. However, concerns over vaccine hesitancy and economic recovery post-pandemic remain unanswered, and scholars are researching the connection between trust in governments and crisis management. This GIGA report looks at the policy implications of post-COVID measures and how African nations are likely to deal with containment, mitigation, regulatory compliance, and economic revival, among others. Go through the report to gain insights into developments in sub-Saharan Africa. How prepared are international organizations to tackle the challenges of climate change?The risk assessments and strategic planning of international organizations take issues like corruption, terror financing and political instability into consideration for its ERM systems. However, responses to climate and environmental threats often feature as reactionary steps, leaving a lot of ground to be covered in shorter timespans. This Chatham House report by Oli Brown analyzes the preparedness of international organizations in initiating climate risk management measures. It assesses the climate risk approaches of 22 international organizations and offers recommendations about building effective frameworks to mitigate the impact of climate change. Oli’s report is valuable reading to those interested in climate governance and global institutions. Is the strategy for creating an agroecological Europe the best bet for its future?The European Green Deal and other biodiversity initiatives are facing roadblocks. In a bid to build sustainable food security mechanisms in production, consumption, and processing, the EU reformed agricultural policy. The paper explores the impact of overambitious agroecological policies on food imports, land use, domestic farmer issues, on account of global competition. It presents essential findings supporting the goals of the 2030 strategy, aimed, however, for 2050. This IDDRI report will pique the interest of those seeking to glimpse Europe’s transition to a plant-based diet and creation of organic produce supply chains, among other new trends.Is the plan to regulate AI a prelude to the EU’s technology geopolitics and power projection?While the EU might not be a first mover in the global technology race, it wields outsized influence over standards-setting. Its tech regulation goes far beyond its borders, the global implementation of the GDPR being a great example. What role does the EU see itself playing in disrupting power relations in the future? This ECFR report investigates the EU’s past positions on the issue, while suggesting concrete steps it can take towards building alliances and outreach mechanisms with like-minded nations, multilateral institutions, and technology players. Get a deeper understanding by reading the analysis by tech policy experts Ulrike Franke and Jose Ignacio Torreblanca.   You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you can click “Listen in podcast app” — which will connect you to the show’s feed. Alternatively, you can click the icons below to listen to it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Thanks again to Sasanka Kanuparthi for his work on this edition of Policy Pulse. 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Turkey is never going to have a great relationship with the United States as long as Erdogan continues to behave in autocratic ways, Nicholas Danforth, a non-resident senior research fellow at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, ELIAMEP told Ahval paper's editor-in-chief Yavuz Baydar in Ahval's Hot Pursuit YouTube interview series on Tuesday. Baydar has interviewed Nicholas Danforth about the bilateral meeting on Monday between President Joe Biden and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan following a meeting of NATO leaders in Brussels.

Turkey is never going to have a great relationship with the United States as long as Erdogan continues to behave in autocratic ways, Nicholas Danforth, a non-resident senior research fellow at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, ELIAMEP told Ahval paper's editor-in-chief Yavuz Baydar in Ahval's Hot Pursuit YouTube interview series on Tuesday. Baydar has interviewed Nicholas Danforth about the bilateral meeting on Monday between President Joe Biden and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan following a meeting of NATO leaders in Brussels.

When President Biden entered office, he inherited a bilateral relationship with Turkey that was strained to the limits by the growing independent streak in that country's foreign policy—and one that had been pushed in unfamiliar directions by his predecessor's direct and often unpredictable personal relationship with Turkey's longstanding president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. This past week, the Biden administration made its first major move on the U.S.-Turkey relationship by recognizing the atrocities committed against Armenians by Ottoman authorities in the early 20th century as a genocide, a move that prior presidents had avoided for fear of how Turkey might react.To discuss what these developments may mean for this key bilateral relationship, Scott R. Anderson sat down with Nicholas Danforth of the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy and Asli Aydıntaşbaş of the European Council on Foreign Relations. They discussed how Turkey views its place in the world, what this means for its alliance with the United States and how the Biden administration is likely to respond moving forward. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  Tensions between Egypt and Turkey have run high for nearly a decade. Turkey has hosted Egyptian dissidents and opposition parties since the Egyptian coup in 2013; and the two countries support opposite sides in the Libyan War and have very nearly come into direct military conflict. Both are major U.S. partners, at least on paper: Turkey is a formal treaty ally in NATO, and Egypt is a top recipient of U.S. military aid. On this episode of Order from Ashes, we hear from Turkey expert Nicholas Danforth and Egypt expert Michael Wahid Hanna about the recent, tentative thaw in relations between the two countries. Turkey and Egypt’s rivalry, and its unsettling consequences, serve as a reminder that there are many countries with power to drive events, and conflicts, in the Middle East.  Participants include: Nicholas Danforth, senior visiting fellow, Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy Michael Wahid Hanna, senior fellow, The Century Foundation Thanassis Cambanis, senior fellow, The Century Foundation

In this episode of Chain Reaction, Aaron speaks with Nicholas Danforth, a Non-Resident Senior Research Fellow at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, about the current state of U.S.-Turkish relations during the Biden administration.

Duel in the East Mediterranean: Who will win, Erdoğan or Sisi? - Nicholas Danforth / ELIAMEP

Duel in the East Mediterranean: Who will win, Erdoğan or Sisi? - Nicholas Danforth / ELIAMEP

In a recent policy paper, titled “A Mediterranean Duel: Erdogan, Sisi and the Fate of Egyptian-Turkish Relations”, expert Nicholas Danforth lays out Turkey and Egypt's history, explores the causes of tensions between Cairo and Ankara today, and makes the case that despite Turkey's attempts to mend relations, this effort is unlikely to overcome disagreements between the two countries. We also look at Erdogan's new pick to serve as ambassador in Washington, and whether he is taking on a mission impossible.Nicholas Danforth is a Non-Resident Senior Research Fellow at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, ELIAMEP, and author of the forthcoming book The Remaking of Republican Turkey.Read Nicholas Danforth's latest policy paper for ELIAMEP here: “A Mediterranean Duel: Erdogan, Sisi and the Fate of Egyptian-Turkish Relations”You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Erdogan's man takes on mission impossible in WashingtonCyprus unveils anti-corruption steps to quell public angstCyprus unveils plan to tackle corruptionUS calls for withdrawal of Russian, Turkish forces from LibyaUS calls on Russia, Turkey, UAE to halt Libya intervention

Expert Nicholas Danforth joins The Greek Current to discuss why letting Turkey go may be the best way to repair US-Turkish ties in the long run. In the piece in Foreign Policy Magazine “It Is Time To Let Turkey Go” he also makes the case that the US cannot single-handedly rescue the US-Turkish alliance, nor will Erdogan ever offer any real or lasting reset—no matter how many times he appears to do so.Nicholas Danforth is a Non-Resident Senior Research Fellow at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, ELIAMEP, and author of the forthcoming book The Remaking of Republican Turkey.Read Nicholas Danforth's op-ed in Foreign Policy here: It Is Time To Let Turkey GoYou can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here: Covid: Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine approved for EU statesConcerns About Coronavirus Variant Cut Off U.K. From EuropeTravel From U.K. Shut Down As Nations Assess Threat Of New Coronavirus Strain7 things to know about Europe's coronavirus travel ban on UKMassive operation planned for transfer of vaccinesVaccination against covid-19 to start in mid-January

Nicholas Danforth, senior visiting fellow at the German Marshall Fund, spoke with Ahval editor David Lepeska about the latest in the corona crisis, the alliances and divisions within Turkey’s opposition and how Turkish politics might proceed after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan leaves the stage. 

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November 8, 2018: Dr. Nicholas Danforth spoke to U.S.-Turkey relations at the Council of American Ambassadors' Fall Conference, Potpourri of Diplomacy. Dr. Danforth is senior policy analyst for the Bipartisan Policy Center's national security program. He has written widely about Turkey, U.S. foreign policy and the Middle East for publications including The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Foreign Policy, Al Jazeera and Foreign Affairs. CAA Member Ambassador Stuart Bernstein introduced Dr. Danforth and moderated the ensuing Q&A session.

The Middle East is the region that keeps on giving, and taking away. How has the American approach to the use of force evolved in Syria and Iraq? And what is the relationship between U.S. politics and these policies? How is Turkey preparing for the possible withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria? What is Iraq's view of the region's conflicts? Is the Trump administration really taking the fight to Iran somehow? What of other great powers interests? Our guests tackle these questions and many more. We were joined -- over drinks of course -- by Doug Ollivant of New America and Mantid International,* Elizabeth Saunders of Georgetown University, and Nicholas Danforth of the Bipartisan Policy Center.   Don't forget to check out the War on the Rocks membership program: https://warontherocks.com/membership   *Mantid does business in Iraq

Dr. Nicholas Danforth spoke to U.S.-Turkey relations at the Council of American Ambassadors Fall Conference, Potpourri of Diplomacy. Dr. Danforth is senior policy analyst for the Bipartisan Policy Center's national security program. He has written widely about Turkey, U.S. foreign policy and the Middle East for publications including The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Foreign Policy, Al Jazeera and Foreign Affairs. CAA member Ambassador Stuart Bernstein introduced Dr. Danforth and moderated the ensuing Q&A session.

What is the state of play between Washington and Ankara and why does it matter? Henri Barkey, Professor and Cohen Chair in International Relations at Lehigh University and Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and Nicholas Danforth, Senior Policy Analyst in the National Security program at Bipartisan Policy Center, talk with host Carol Castiel about the factors causing and implications of the strained bilateral relationship.

Nicholas Danforth, Senior Policy Analyst on National Security at the Bipartisan Policy Center, and Naz Durakoglu, Senior Fellow on Turkey, Russia, and Information Defense at the Atlantic Council, discuss with host Carol Castiel the domestic and international ramifications of the controversial Turkish referendum, which narrowly approved constitutional changes converting Turkey's political system from a parliamentary to a presidential one.

with Sarah-Neel Smithhosted by Nicholas DanforthDownload the podcastFeed | iTunes | SoundcloudAlthough artistic production occurs in a political context, art and politics are often studied as separate fields of historical inquiry. Our guest in this episode, Dr. Sarah-Neel Smith, offers a reflection on the close relationship between art and politics in Turkey through a discussion of her research on the figure of Bülent Ecevit. As a politician, Ecevit is remembered for his four stints as Prime Minister of Turkey and his prominent positions in the Republican People's Party (CHP) and later in the Democratic Left Party (DSP). Yet during the early years of his career, Ecevit was also extremely active in intellectual pursuits as a writer and art critic. In this episode, Dr. Smith explores the intellectual life of Bülent Ecevit and the link between debates about art and culture and the development of democratic politics in Turkey during the 1950s. « Click for More »

with Sarah-Neel Smithhosted by Nicholas DanforthDownload the podcastFeed | iTunes | SoundcloudAlthough artistic production occurs in a political context, art and politics are often studied as separate fields of historical inquiry. Our guest in this episode, Dr. Sarah-Neel Smith, offers a reflection on the close relationship between art and politics in Turkey through a discussion of her research on the figure of Bülent Ecevit. As a politician, Ecevit is remembered for his four stints as Prime Minister of Turkey and his prominent positions in the Republican People's Party (CHP) and later in the Democratic Left Party (DSP). Yet during the early years of his career, Ecevit was also extremely active in intellectual pursuits as a writer and art critic. In this episode, Dr. Smith explores the intellectual life of Bülent Ecevit and the link between debates about art and culture and the development of democratic politics in Turkey during the 1950s. « Click for More »

with Aslı Iğsızhosted by Chris Gratien and Nicholas DanforthCountries, much like companies, must seek to present a certain image to the outside world in order to achieve political and economic goals. As our guest, Aslı Iğsız, demonstrates, this self-presentation can take the form of full-fledged marketing campaigns. In this episode, we explore the marketing policies and strategies adopted in Turkey and the broader Middle East during the past two decades and reflect on how they various match, contradict, and intersect with politics in practice.« Click for More »

with Nicholas Danforthhosted by Chris GratienWhen are policies driven by prejudice, and when do policies give rise to prejudiced representations? In this episode, Nicholas Danforth explores depictions of Middle East politics in the Turkish satirical periodical Akbaba from the 1930s onward in an attempt to understand the politics of representation, and offers some comparisons regarding the role of such prejudices and discourses within contemporary politics in the US and elsewhere.« Click for More »

with Nicholas DanforthOne of the central questions in the history of modern Turkey continues be the late-Ottoman legacy and in particular, the experience of World War I and the War of Independence (1914-1923). While some authors choose this period as a start or end point for their historical studies, others seek to identify continuities across Ottoman and republican temporal space. In this episode, Nick Danforth describes different approaches to the periodization of modern Turkish history and explains the political and cultural views and sensibilities that lie behind some of these frameworks.« Click for More »

with Chris Gratienhosted by Nicholas DanforthFor at least two centuries, Western countries have used international criminal, civil, and commercial law as a means of influencing the Ottoman and Turkish governments, leading some to speak of a phenomenon called legal imperialism, and while these efforts have impacted policies in Turkey, they have not always achieved their intended effect. In this episode, Chris Gratien discusses an interesting case of would-be trademark infringement in early Republican Turkey, as the Kolynos toothpaste company sought to protect its commercial rights against an alleged act of Turkish piracy. However, in the case file, we also learn some other things about American sensibilities at the turn of the twentieth century, particularly with regards to racism in marketing, allowing us to make some observations about the peculiar legal foundations of global capitalism.« Click for More »

with Nicholas DanforthDuring the 1950s, the United States supported the Menderes administration in Turkey as part of its Cold War policy, a measure which was seen as part and parcel to promoting democracy in the Middle East. In this episode of the Ottoman History Podcast, Nick Danforth examines how diplomats and statesmen justified and developed this seemingly contradictory policy, their perceptions of Turkey and its political future, and how it relates to debates about the present.« Click for More »