Turkey

Trade Barriers

commentary
Unblocking the Black Sea for Ukrainian Grain
As Russia has been blockading ports around Odesa, Ukrainian grain exports in May were more than 60 percent lower than a year ago. Global hunger has hit a new high while 22 million tons of grain in Ukraine could rot if not exported soon.
Read More »
Jun 15, 2022
Bradley Martin, William Courtney @courtneywmh

International Diplomacy

commentary
Implementing Arab Gulf Reconciliation
As the Arab Gulf states prepare to engage with a new U.S. administration, their recent reconciliation announcement offers an opportunity to advance their interests as well as mutual interests with the United States. But the Gulf states' intent to end their feud will very likely not be sufficient unless the agreement is deepened through confidence-building measures and expanded by reaching a parallel understanding with Turkey.
Read More »
Jan 27, 2021
Jeffrey Martini
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

blog
The Most Popular RAND Research of 2020
Here are the RAND research projects that resonated most in 2020, a year unlike any in living memory. Topics include remote learning, election disinformation, income inequality, and more.
Read More »
Dec 21, 2020
Turkey

commentary
A Way Forward for the United States and Turkey
Relations between the United States and Turkey, while fraught with tension, must also align with a mutual interest in stability in the Middle East and preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction. It may be important for the region's stability and prosperity to find constructive ways for the United States to work with Turkey in the years ahead.
Read More »
Jul 9, 2020
Nilsu Goren, Dalia Dassa Kaye
Libya

commentary
Is the Conflict in Libya a Preview of the Future of Warfare?
The Libyan conflict, now entering its ninth year, could well be a testing ground for how wars will be fought in the future. External nation-states have long interfered in other countries' civil wars, so what is new, exactly, about what is happening in Libya?
Read More »
Jun 2, 2020
Nathan Vest, Colin P. Clarke
Turkey

blog
U.S.-Turkish Relations, Airports, Opioids: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on the future of the U.S.-Turkish partnership, helping America's commercial airports meet rising demand, the opioid crisis, and more.
Read More »
Jan 17, 2020
Peacekeeping and Stability Operations

commentary
The Syrian Withdrawal: Where Things Stand
Without an orderly process for its national security decisions, the Trump administration has defaulted to the worst option regarding Syria. The sudden withdrawal of U.S. forces has left an opening for Russia to exploit. It also left the Kurds, a U.S. partner, to fend off a Turkish assault.
Read More »
Oct 21, 2019
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins, Jeffrey Martini
Peacekeeping and Stability Operations

commentary
Indecision in Washington Compounded the Kurds' Dilemma
Core qualities of statesmanship and statecraft have been notably lacking in charting the U.S. administration's Syria end game. This has compounded the unavoidable costs of withdrawal with charges of betrayal and a retreat under fire.
Read More »
Oct 18, 2019
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins, Jeffrey Martini
Refugees

commentary
Jobs Can Improve the Lives of Syrian Refugees and Their Host Communities—and Support Stability in the Middle East
Host governments, international development agencies, and donor countries like the United States could take several steps to improve Syrian refugee employment. This would increase self-reliance among Syrian refugees and ease pressures on host communities.
Read More »
Mar 11, 2019
Shelly Culbertson @SC_Culbertson, Krishna B. Kumar @kbkumar_
Refugees

commentary
As Refugees, Syrian Women Find Liberation in Working
Syrian refugee women in Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan want opportunities to work. But there are multiple barriers and challenges that limit them. Improving the chances of safe and dignified work opportunities for Syrian women in these countries could yield broad positive social benefits for both the refugee and host communities.
Read More »
Feb 19, 2019
Louay Constant, Shanthi Nataraj, et al.
Refugees

commentary
Syrian Skills: A Missed Opportunity
Syrian refugees in Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon are finding ways to get by. But many refugees are not able to fully use their skills, and that is a lost opportunity both for the Syrians and the host countries.
Read More »
Feb 14, 2019
Shanthi Nataraj, Louay Constant
Border and Port Security

blog
Border Wall, Student Suspension, Syria: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on what a border wall can accomplish, reducing student suspensions, confusion over the U.S. withdrawal from Syria, and more.
Read More »
Jan 11, 2019
Syria

commentary
Confusion Over the U.S. Withdrawal from Syria
Washington's strategy in Syria has been to impose costs on the Syrian government by diplomatic ostracism and economic sanctions. This punitive approach is morally satisfying and politically expedient, but as a practical matter it just helps perpetuate the conflict and sustain Assad's dependency on Iran.
Read More »
Jan 9, 2019
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
blog
Data Breaches, Marijuana, Turkey: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on consumer reactions to data breaches, understanding teen marijuana use after legalization, why the United States can't rely on Turkey to defeat ISIS, and more.
Read More »
Jan 4, 2019
The Islamic State (Terrorist Organization)

commentary
The United States Can't Rely on Turkey to Defeat ISIS
Relying on Turkey to shoulder the burden of countering the Islamic State will provide the terrorist group with an opportunity to revive itself at a critical stage in the fight. Turkey's main focus is on the Kurds and Erdogan's opposition. Eradicating the Islamic State is a secondary priority that has often been ignored.
Read More »
Jan 2, 2019
Colin P. Clarke, Ahmet S. Yayla
Veterans Health Care

blog
Veterans, Infrastructure, Middle East: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on the challenges facing veterans and their loved ones, a chance for bipartisan infrastructure policy, realignment in the Middle East, and more.
Read More »
Nov 9, 2018

Page 1 of 9

China's Growing Role in the Arctic

A New Approach to U.S. Security Policy in the Middle East

India-Pakistan Ties Are Warming—but Don't Get Excited Just Yet

Is Our Response to the Pandemic a Preview of How We May Deal with Climate Change?

Addressing Homelessness Among Individuals Incarcerated in Los Angeles County

The Policy Currents Podcast

Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Work Outcomes in the UK

Managing Escalation in Crisis and War

Getting to Know Military Caregivers and Their Needs

Planning for the Rising Costs of Dementia

Turkey

Unblocking the Black Sea for Ukrainian Grain

Implementing Arab Gulf Reconciliation

The Most Popular RAND Research of 2020

A Way Forward for the United States and Turkey

Is the Conflict in Libya a Preview of the Future of Warfare?

U.S.-Turkish Relations, Airports, Opioids: RAND Weekly Recap

The Syrian Withdrawal: Where Things Stand

Indecision in Washington Compounded the Kurds' Dilemma

Jobs Can Improve the Lives of Syrian Refugees and Their Host Communities—and Support Stability in the Middle East

As Refugees, Syrian Women Find Liberation in Working

Syrian Skills: A Missed Opportunity

Border Wall, Student Suspension, Syria: RAND Weekly Recap

Confusion Over the U.S. Withdrawal from Syria

Data Breaches, Marijuana, Turkey: RAND Weekly Recap

The United States Can't Rely on Turkey to Defeat ISIS

Veterans, Infrastructure, Middle East: RAND Weekly Recap

Connect

Contact Us

I am interested in

Follow

Stay Informed

Resources

Site Information