David Lepeska

War & Conflict14 Mar 2016 11:53 GMT

The first responsibility of a state is to protect its citizens.

Turkey06 Mar 2016 09:03 GMT

In an increasingly volatile Turkey, the takeover of Zaman marks the latest blow in the battle between Erdogan and Gulen.

Politics18 Feb 2016 14:10 GMT

With urban conflicts and major terrorist attacks, Turkey is looking more and more like its war-ravaged neighbour.

Politics31 Jan 2016 10:04 GMT

The Turkish state's battle with the PKK in urban districts across the southeast imperils locals and chances of peace.

War & Conflict16 Dec 2015 12:19 GMT

One hundred years after the inception of Sykes-Picot, world powers are back fighting over the same spit of land.

Politics30 Nov 2015 11:00 GMT

After lengthy negotiations, Ankara and the EU finalised their refugee deal. Now comes the hard part.

War & Conflict15 Nov 2015 11:55 GMT

G20 leaders gather along the Mediterranean to tackle the world's most vexing problems - none looms larger than Syria.

Media31 Oct 2015 08:55 GMT

Amid rising violence and a crackdown on free speech, critics raise their voices - but remain pessimistic about the vote.

War & Conflict12 Oct 2015 10:17 GMT

Rather than compelling Turks to unite, the Ankara bombing looks set to deepen the fissures in Turkish society.

War & Conflict01 Sep 2015 12:06 GMT

Turkey's bold, risky payout plan to catch suspected terrorists may backfire.

Politics12 Aug 2015 12:38 GMT

Living in Turkey today means experiencing a creeping sense of dread - a sense that the animals have the run of the zoo.

War & Conflict01 Jul 2015 11:58 GMT

Turkey abolished one caliphate in 1924 - now it's time to help get rid of another.