Alper Coşkun
@iacoskun.bsky.social
Senior Fellow @Carnegie Endowment DC
Adjunct Prof. @Georgetown University
Former diplomat @MFA Türkiye
Adjunct Prof. @Georgetown University
Former diplomat @MFA Türkiye
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Alper Coşkun
@iacoskun.bsky.social
· May 28
Turkey’s Role in Consolidating European Security: Challenges and Opportunities
Any redesign of the European security architecture would need to consider multiple challenges including the role of Turkey, which is a pivotal...
www.cats-network.eu
Geopolitical disruptions have sparked renewed recognition of Turkey's geostrategic importance, its role as a capable NATO ally & the importance of its burgeoning defense industry.
In this report, I examined Turkey's role in consolidating European security:
www.cats-network.eu/publication/...
In this report, I examined Turkey's role in consolidating European security:
www.cats-network.eu/publication/...
As the race to the bottom in Turkish-Israeli relations continues, I examined potential scenarios in what has become an institutionalized form of rivalry between these two, former regional partners. (1/2)
www.gisreportsonline.com/r/turkiye-is...
www.gisreportsonline.com/r/turkiye-is...
Derailed Israeli-Turkish ties unlikely to recover soon – GIS Reports
Once close allies, Israel and Turkiye now clash over Palestine and Syria, with mistrust and competing interests driving a deepening regional rivalry.
www.gisreportsonline.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
As the race to the bottom in Turkish-Israeli relations continues, I examined potential scenarios in what has become an institutionalized form of rivalry between these two, former regional partners. (1/2)
www.gisreportsonline.com/r/turkiye-is...
www.gisreportsonline.com/r/turkiye-is...
Reposted by Alper Coşkun
The government-led campaign against Türkiye’s main opposition party appears to follow a central principle, says @iacoskun.bsky.social: “If you can’t beat them, find another way to contain them.”
What this containment looks like & what it may mean: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
What this containment looks like & what it may mean: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
The Latest Challenge to Türkiye’s Democracy: Crippling the Main Opposition Party
The country stands at yet another important threshold of power consolidation and shrinking space for the opposition.
carnegieendowment.org
September 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The government-led campaign against Türkiye’s main opposition party appears to follow a central principle, says @iacoskun.bsky.social: “If you can’t beat them, find another way to contain them.”
What this containment looks like & what it may mean: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
What this containment looks like & what it may mean: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
#Turkey & #Israel are locked in a rivalry that belies a very different legacy in relations & serves neither side's interests. #Syria will be a key test & where the #US can help reverse the negative trajectory, as I argue in @carnegieendowment.org
carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
The Middle East’s Other Escalating Rivalry
Despite past cooperation, relations between Israel and Türkiye have hit a new low. Syria will be a key test.
carnegieendowment.org
July 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
#Turkey & #Israel are locked in a rivalry that belies a very different legacy in relations & serves neither side's interests. #Syria will be a key test & where the #US can help reverse the negative trajectory, as I argue in @carnegieendowment.org
carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
Reposted by Alper Coşkun
Relations between Israel and Türkiye, historically strong, are now at what @iacoskun.bsky.social labels “an all-time low.” What went wrong, and what’s next?
What happens in Syria may provide some answers, writes Alper for Emissary:
What happens in Syria may provide some answers, writes Alper for Emissary:
The Middle East’s Other Escalating Rivalry
Despite past cooperation, relations between Israel and Türkiye have hit a new low. Syria will be a key test.
buff.ly
July 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Relations between Israel and Türkiye, historically strong, are now at what @iacoskun.bsky.social labels “an all-time low.” What went wrong, and what’s next?
What happens in Syria may provide some answers, writes Alper for Emissary:
What happens in Syria may provide some answers, writes Alper for Emissary:
Geopolitical disruptions have sparked renewed recognition of Turkey's geostrategic importance, its role as a capable NATO ally & the importance of its burgeoning defense industry.
In this report, I examined Turkey's role in consolidating European security:
www.cats-network.eu/publication/...
In this report, I examined Turkey's role in consolidating European security:
www.cats-network.eu/publication/...
Turkey’s Role in Consolidating European Security: Challenges and Opportunities
Any redesign of the European security architecture would need to consider multiple challenges including the role of Turkey, which is a pivotal...
www.cats-network.eu
May 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Geopolitical disruptions have sparked renewed recognition of Turkey's geostrategic importance, its role as a capable NATO ally & the importance of its burgeoning defense industry.
In this report, I examined Turkey's role in consolidating European security:
www.cats-network.eu/publication/...
In this report, I examined Turkey's role in consolidating European security:
www.cats-network.eu/publication/...
Reposted by Alper Coşkun
Could PKK disarmament push Türkiye towards democratic reform? Or will it give President Erdoğan and his regime the tools to entrench authoritarianism?
@iacoskun.bsky.social and Garo Paylan weighed in: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
@iacoskun.bsky.social and Garo Paylan weighed in: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
The Hope and Skepticism Around the PKK’s Historic Move to Disarm
For the Turkish government, the announcement could transform the country’s regional and foreign policy. Others fear it may be less a peace breakthrough than a political maneuver aimed at regime preser...
carnegieendowment.org
May 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Could PKK disarmament push Türkiye towards democratic reform? Or will it give President Erdoğan and his regime the tools to entrench authoritarianism?
@iacoskun.bsky.social and Garo Paylan weighed in: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
@iacoskun.bsky.social and Garo Paylan weighed in: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
Presidents Trump and Erdoğan share a personal affinity, some policy goals, and a transactional mindset. Where will their penchant for deal-making take them?
I wrote on this for @carnegieendowment.org: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
I wrote on this for @carnegieendowment.org: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
Erdoğan’s Bet on Trump Is Paying Off
The two leaders are intent on developing a mutually beneficial agenda—one that could alter Türkiye’s democratic trajectory and its relationship with Europe.
carnegieendowment.org
April 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Presidents Trump and Erdoğan share a personal affinity, some policy goals, and a transactional mindset. Where will their penchant for deal-making take them?
I wrote on this for @carnegieendowment.org: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
I wrote on this for @carnegieendowment.org: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
Reposted by Alper Coşkun
Following Assad's fall, Türkiye sees a historic chance to address border security, refugee returns, & regional rivalries.
But there are potential pitfalls that Ankara should consider, writes @iacoskun.bsky.social ⏬
But there are potential pitfalls that Ankara should consider, writes @iacoskun.bsky.social ⏬
Türkiye Has a Wish List in Syria. It Should Tread Lightly.
Assad’s fall has changed the region’s power equilibrium, and Türkiye is eager to capitalize. But it should be aware of the pitfalls.
buff.ly
December 20, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Following Assad's fall, Türkiye sees a historic chance to address border security, refugee returns, & regional rivalries.
But there are potential pitfalls that Ankara should consider, writes @iacoskun.bsky.social ⏬
But there are potential pitfalls that Ankara should consider, writes @iacoskun.bsky.social ⏬
Assad's sudden fall in Syria changed the power constellation in Turkey's favor & brought it closer to realizing its wish list. Still, there are many pitfalls, some within Ankara's control, others not, as I argue in my latest Carnegie Endowment
piece:
carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
piece:
carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
Türkiye Has a Wish List in Syria. It Should Tread Lightly.
Assad’s fall has changed the region’s power equilibrium, and Türkiye is eager to capitalize. But it should be aware of the pitfalls.
carnegieendowment.org
December 20, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Assad's sudden fall in Syria changed the power constellation in Turkey's favor & brought it closer to realizing its wish list. Still, there are many pitfalls, some within Ankara's control, others not, as I argue in my latest Carnegie Endowment
piece:
carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
piece:
carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...