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Fadi Hakura

Fadi Hakura is a specialist on Turkish affairs at Chatham House, London.

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Europe and Turkey: sour romance or rugby match?

The accession talks between Turkey and the European Union are becoming increasingly fractious. A new framing metaphor can help make sense of this dynamic and still evolving process, says Fadi Hakura.

Europe and Turkey: the end of the beginning

Turkey's negotiations for entry to the European Union opened on 3 October 2005. But it’s not a done deal, says Fadi Hakura: an arduous road lies ahead before Turkish membership can be assured.