Sinan Ulgen

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Sinan Ulgen is the executive chairman of Istanbul-based think tank EDAM and a visiting scholar at Carnegie Europe in Brussels.

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Turkish President Erdogan receives US Vice-President Biden in Ankara

Bloomberg Opinion

How Biden and Erdogan Can End the Turkish-American Standoff

As the two presidents prepare for their first meeting, a deal on the S-400 missile defense system is possible.

June 9, 2021

June 9, 2021

OpinionSinan Ulgen

How Biden and Erdogan Can End the Turkish-American Standoff

As the two presidents prepare for their first meeting, a deal on the S-400 missile defense system is possible.

Turkish President Erdogan receives US Vice-President Biden in Ankara

April 9, 2021

April 9, 2021

OpinionSinan Ulgen

No Easy Passage For Erdogan’s Canal Plan

The Montreux Convention muddies the waters for a Bosphorus bypass.

General Economy In Turkeys Capital As Erdogan Reasserts Regional Power

March 23, 2021

March 23, 2021

OpinionSinan Ulgen

The Politics Behind Erdogan's Central Bank Decision

Turkey’s president is gambling that a pair of controversial calls will boost his reelection chances.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

December 16, 2020

December 16, 2020

OpinionSinan Ulgen

After Trump’s Sanctions, Biden Can Reset With Turkey

The CAATSA measures will hurt, but Ankara should not pull away from the West.

Turkey's latest heavy armed UAV

November 11, 2020

November 11, 2020

OpinionSinan Ulgen

Turkey Has the Chance to Do Things Differently on Its Economy

A seasoned new economic leadership team is a welcome change, but its task will be complicated by Erdogan’s extreme centralization of power.

Turkey Has the Chance to Do Things Differently on Its Economy

September 2, 2020

September 2, 2020

OpinionSinan Ulgen

Black Sea Gas Find Strengthens Turkey’s Hand Against Greece

Erdogan will be less likely to soften his stance in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Turkey's Drilling Vessel Sails to the Black Sea

June 10, 2020

June 10, 2020

OpinionSinan Ulgen

Turkey’s Veto in the Eastern Mediterranean Isn’t Enough

Erdogan’s hard-power tactics have brought strategic gains. Now’s the time to engage in diplomacy.

Turkey’s First Deep-Sea Drilling Ship

March 5, 2020

March 5, 2020

OpinionSinan Ulgen

Turkey is Learning Why NATO Membership Matters

The confrontation with Russia over Idlib is a timely reminder of the military and political benefits of being in the alliance.

NATO Summit Marks 70th Anniversary Of The Alliance

February 17, 2020

February 17, 2020

OpinionSinan Ulgen

Turkey’s Erdogan Gambles On Idlib

He’s counting on Syria to be spooked by the Turkish military, and hoping Moscow will pick Ankara over Damascus.

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January 21, 2020

January 21, 2020

OpinionSinan Ulgen

Choppy Waters For Turkey’s Latest Megaproject

Erdogan has invested a great deal of personal prestige in the Canal Istanbul plan.

Bosphorous Shipping Channel As Erdogan Announces $12 Billion Canal

January 9, 2020

January 9, 2020

OpinionSinan Ulgen

Erdogan Is Taking a Big Gamble In Libya

Turkey’s military assistance for the government in Tripoli exposes it to new risks.

President of Turkey Erdogan meets Fayez Al-Sarraj

December 11, 2019

December 11, 2019

OpinionSinan Ulgen

Turkey Turns Up the Dial in Eastern Mediterranean

The conflict over energy resources and international maritime law has gone beyond cartography and diplomacy.

Turkey’s First Deep-Sea Drilling Ship

November 11, 2019

November 11, 2019

OpinionSinan Ulgen

Turkey’s Digital Tax Will Inspire Others

If multilateral institutions can’t come up with a fair tax regime for the digital economy, nations will find a way.

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July 23, 2019

July 23, 2019

OpinionSinan Ulgen

Europe Must Re-Engage With Turkey Now

Ursula Von Der Leyen has the opportunity to reset badly strained relations between the EU and Turkey.

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