Francesco Siccardi

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Auf welcher Seite steht Ankara?

Mar 26, 2024 | handelsblatt.com | Francesco Siccardi

Nach langen Verhandlungen unterzeichnete die türkische Regierung im Januar 2024 Schwedens Antrag auf Nato-Mitgliedschaft. Zusammen mit dem kürzlichem Beitritt zur deutschlandgeführten European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) für den Aufbau eines europäischen Luftverteidigungssystems markiert diese Entscheidung vordergründig einen Bruch mit der Tradition des Landes, ein abstandsgleiches Verhältnis zwischen Russland und dem Westen zu wahren.
Why the West Should Watch Turkey’s Local Elections

Mar 26, 2024 | carnegieeurope.eu | Francesco Siccardi

On March 31, the citizens of Turkey will vote to choose municipal councilors and mayors. Local elections do not usually generate much interest on the international stage. This time, however, policymakers across EU institutions, NATO, and European capitals will pay extra attention for a simple reason.
Турция и войната в Украйна: На чия страна е Анкара?

Mar 4, 2024 | euractiv.bg | Francesco Siccardi

Последните признаци сочат към възобновяване на отношенията между Турция и Запада, особено по отношение на действията, свързани с Украйна, но дългосрочните енергийни зависимости показват, че Турция и Русия ще останат близки партньори в обозримо бъдеще, пише Франческо Сикарди, анализатор във фондацията „Карнеги“. През януари 2024 г., след продължителен период на преговори, Турция подписа молбата на Швеция за членство в НАТО.
Turkey and the Ukraine war: Whose side is Ankara on?

Mar 4, 2024 | euractiv.com | Francesco Siccardi

Recent signs point to a rekindling of relations between Turkey and the West, particularly on action relating to Ukraine, but long-term energy dependencies indicate that Turkey and Russia will remain close partners for the foreseeable future, writes Francesco Siccardi. Francesco Siccardi is a senior research analyst at Carnegie Europe, focusing on EU-Turkey relations and EU policies toward the MENA region.
Understanding the Energy Drivers of Turkey’s Foreign Policy

Feb 28, 2024 | carnegieeurope.eu | Francesco Siccardi

Turkey has an energy dependence problem. For the past two decades, Ankara’s energy needs have been on the rise, and they are projected to continue on an upward trajectory until at least 2035. Yet, the country is not endowed with the proven natural resources to support its energy needs, and so it imports almost all of the energy it consumes. This reliance on energy imports creates economic and security constraints for Ankara.
Turkey at 100

Oct 24, 2023 | carnegieeurope.eu | Francesco Siccardi

On Sunday, October 29, Turkey will celebrate its centennial with much pride. It will be a celebration of the republic installed by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in 1923 and a personal milestone for President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. But uncertainties loom large for the country’s second century.
Turkey Heads Into a Critical Election Runoff

May 16, 2023 | carnegieeurope.eu | Francesco Siccardi

After a dynamic and unfair campaign, the interim results of Turkey’s dual election send the two main presidential contenders to a second round and give a safe majority to the incumbent parliamentary alliance. This means that whoever is elected on May 28 will run the country under the 2017 constitution, which installed a super-presidential regime.
Erdoğan’s Political Momentum Puts Turkish Democracy to the Test

May 15, 2023 | carnegieeurope.eu | Dimitar Bechev |Francesco Siccardi

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The Turkish Election Could Reset Ankara’s Relations With the West

May 9, 2023 | carnegieendowment.org | Alper Coşkun |Francesco Siccardi

When Türkiye heads to the polls on May 14, all indicators show that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will be up against the most serious political challenge of his career. Opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is neck and neck with the longtime leader, but his victory is no foregone conclusion.
Green Politics Could Have an Outsized Impact on Türkiye’s Elections

Apr 25, 2023 | carnegieeurope.eu | Francesco Siccardi

Türkiye’s upcoming elections have been labeled the world’s most important in 2023. The fate of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will signify either the acceleration of authoritarian backsliding or renewed democratic progress in the NATO member. But at home, Turkish citizens will have other things on their minds as they go to the polls.