Dr. Salim Çevik

• Salim Çevik
• Hürcan Aslı Aksoy

The Conviction of Ekrem İmamoğlu and the Prospects for Democracy in Turkey

Prosecution of Istanbul mayor is the latest in a series of moves designed to abolish the competitive dimension of Turkey’s political system, argue Salim Çevik and Aslı Aksoy.

• Hamidreza Azizi
• Salim Çevik

Turkish and Iranian Involvement in Iraq and Syria

Competing strategies, rising threat perceptions, and potentials for conflict

doi:10.18449/2022C58

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• Salim Çevik

The EU and NATO have to counter Turkey’s accusations regarding Sweden and Finland

Turkey’s accusations against Sweden and Finland are informed by a purposefully broad and vague definition of terrorism that cannot be accepted by democratic countries, says Salim Çevik.

• Salim Çevik

Turkey’s Military Operations in Syria and Iraq

doi:10.18449/2022C37

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• Salim Çevik

Ankara and Kabul: Opportunities – and Risks

Erdoğan’s proposal to protect Kabul airport will require Ankara to reach separate agreements with the Afghan government and the Taliban. Salim Cevik argues that a broader settlement is possible – and Europe should support Turkey in this endeavour.

• Salim Çevik

Political Implications of the Hagia Sophia Reconversion

With his announcement that the Hagia Sophia will be reconverted into a mosque, Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan is seeking to foment identity conflict for political gain. Thus far, the opposition has avoided the trap and declined to enter this fight. Salim Çevik argues that Europe should do the same.