Article by Europe Lecture speaker Jonathan Holslag: 'Erdogan's gamble'

DEN HAAG (PDC i) - In a recently published article, Europe Lecture speaker Jonathan Holslag evaluates the leadership of Turkey's prime minister Erdogan.

Even though Turkey has the potential to become an excellent buffer against the turmoil in the Middle East, Turkey is grappling with a range of challenges. According to Holslag, Erdogan is overplaying his hand and is estranging his partners abroad. Also the attempt to strengthen relations with the European Union seems to have been given up by the Turkish leadership.

By providing a comprehensive analysis of Turkey's domestic challenges and foreign affairs, Holslag gives a useful insight into the security situation of Europe's near abroad.

You can read the article here.