Middle East

Following his re-election on May 29, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan now looks set to continue a regional policy that has included expanding trade and economic cooperation, improving connectivity and reaching markets in Central Asia and beyond.

Following his re-election on May 29, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan now looks set to continue a regional policy that has included expanding trade and economic cooperation, improving connectivity and reaching markets in Central Asia and beyond. © Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Turkey and Central Asia’s Growing Partnership

Erdoğan’s win marks continuity in Turkish economic and political engagement with the region.

8 Jun 23

“I Never Witnessed an Earthquake Like This”

Elderly people struggle to deal with the aftermath of disaster.

1 Jun 23

Cancer Patient Denied Treatment

Boy waits for urgently-needed chemotherapy as border crossing with Turkey remains closed.

1 Jun 23

(left) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan casts his vote in Turkey's general elections at a polling station in the Uskudar district on May 14, 2023 in Istanbul. (right) Republican People's Party (CHP) leader and presidential candidate of the main opposition alliance Kemal Kilicdaroglu arrives to cast his vote at a polling station during Turkey's General Election on May 14, 2023 in Ankara.

(left) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan casts his vote in Turkey's general elections at a polling station in the Uskudar district on May 14, 2023 in Istanbul. (right) Republican People's Party (CHP) leader and presidential candidate of the main opposition alliance Kemal Kilicdaroglu arrives to cast his vote at a polling station during Turkey's General Election on May 14, 2023 in Ankara. © Umit Bektas-Pool/Getty Images and Burak Kara/Getty Images

Turkey Votes: Normalisation With Armenia Will Continue

The presidential contest looms large over the South Caucasus region and the outcome will have a profound impact in Yerevan and Baku.

19 May 23

Civil Defence Risk All to Save Civilians

“It's a great blessing when we're able to save a child. We forget all the fatigue, exhaustion, and disaster.”

18 May 23

Down’s Syndrome Centre Hosts IDPs

Families displaced by the earthquake find shelter at special school.

17 May 23

Displaced by the Earthquake

Idlib family describes living in an overcrowded, leaky tent after their home was destroyed.

12 May 23

Women on the Frontline

Female civil defence volunteers describe desperate rescue attempts.

11 May 23

"There are No Doctors to Treat Me"

People with chronic conditions struggle to access care following the earthquake.

4 May 23

Helping Children Heal

Psychological support essential to process the trauma of living through a natural disaster.

4 May 23

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