Tag Archives: Podcast

New Politics (as usual?)

Posted on September 11, 2017 by aaronstein1

After a lengthy hiatus, the Turkey Wonk podcast is back. In the inaugural episode, Aaron speaks with Laura Pitel, an Ankara-based journalist. The conversation touched on all things Turkish politics since the April referendum and the current state of affairs … Continue reading →

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Turkey’s Stunted Democracy

Posted on February 9, 2015 by aaronstein1

There is a general consensus that Turkey is amid an authoritarian backslide. Is it as bad as generally believed? Are things better than they are made out to be? Is Turkey a one-man state with Erdogan at the head and … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Turkey’s Perception in Washington

Posted on April 11, 2014 by aaronstein1

Journalist Yigal Schleifer and I discuss Turkey’s perception in Washington, the future of the Gulen movement, the prospects for a Turkish-Israeli rapprochement, and Erdogan’s presidential prospects. Follow @YigalSchleifer for excellent Turkey analysis on twitter. 

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Podcast: Turkey’s Contested Election and Prime Minister Erdogan’s Uncertain Future

Posted on April 7, 2014 by aaronstein1

Journalist Noah Blaser and I discuss post-election Turkey, the prospects for the Kurdish peace process, and the country’s very uncertain political future.  Follow @nblaser18 on twitter for excellent Turkey analysis.

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The Youtube Ban and Electoral Politics in Turkey’s Provinces (Podcast)

Posted on March 28, 2014 by aaronstein1

Journalist Noah Blaser and I discuss the youtube ban, the false flag tape, the AKP’s strength in the Black Sea, potential political threats to the AKP, the political consequences of redistricting, and the prospect of increased political empowerment of the Kurdish … Continue reading →

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Turkey Wonk Podcast: Turkey’s Local Elections

Posted on March 27, 2014 by aaronstein1

Journalist Alex Christie Miller and I discuss the upcoming local elections, the AKP’s political machine, and how the reaction to the twitter ban may in fact help Erdogan at the polls.  

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Turkey Wonk Podcast: Emerging Drones States and the Implications for US Security Interests

Posted on January 23, 2014 by aaronstein1

The wonderful folks at Drone U asked me to do a short podcast about an article I wrote for Foreign Affairs.com. The article is titled Drone Decrees: Setting Rules for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and puts forward a policy proposal for US drone … Continue reading →

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