Tag "Istanbul"
Turkey’s terrorist threat a year after the Reina shooting
A year after the deadly New Year’s Eve attack in Istanbul, Turkey continues to face a heightened threat from radical Islamist militants. However, security forces have become increasingly proficient in countering cells operating within the country.
The ongoing terrorism threat and France’s “new normal”
Since January 2015, France has been hit by seven high-profile radical Islamist terrorist attacks that have left more than 235 dead and 380 injured.
Turks or Kurds: the next US decision and its potential impact
If the US wants to accomplish its goals in Syria, it will probably need to pick a side in one of the world’s bloodiest ethnic conflicts. The bombings in Istanbul
The wider implications of ISIS’ Istanbul bombing
Tuesday’s attack on Istanbul Ataturk airport will only exacerbate Turkey’s tourism, security, and economic woes.
The Kurdistan Freedom Falcons: A distinct terrorist threat
The Kurdistan Freedom Falcons are proving to be a major terrorist threat, and could continue to pose even more of a threat than the PKK.
The ‘pakistanization’ of Turkey
After the bombings in Ankara and Istanbul over the last week, it is hard to see Turkey as the economic and the democratically prosperous country it once was. Rather, with
Ankara bombing raises questions over Turkey’s stability
The March 13th bombing in Ankara is the third terrorist attack that hit the capital in a six-month period. The blast is a strong indicator for both the elevated terrorist
What the Istanbul bombing means for Turkey’s security and economic climate
While business won’t be heavily impacted for now, this week’s suicide attack in Istanbul’s tourism quarter reveals a complex terror threat. On January 12th, a single suicide bomber detonated his
The many threats of Turkey’s PKK Conflict
Recent back-and-forth violence between the Turkish government and PKK militants has created a situation of uncertainty in many parts of both rural and urban Turkey. The conflict presents a security
Corruption still a major hurdle for Turkey
Recent manifestations of entrenched corruption in Turkey threaten to unsettle investor confidence. The outcome of the Turkish local elections on March 30 left many political observers somewhat uneasy about the prospects
