Gönül Tol
Founding Director of the Middle East Institute's Turkey program, Senior Fellow for the Frontier Europe Initiative, and Adjunct Professor at George Washington University. Expert on Turkish politics and the reign of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 41min
The Regional and Domestic Elements of Erdoğan's Grand Strategy
Gönül Tol, a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute and expert on Turkish politics, dives into the intricacies of Erdoğan's power dynamics. She discusses how the shifting landscape of regional conflicts like the Israel-Iran war and violence in Syria is influencing Turkey's foreign policy. The conversation highlights the complexities of U.S.-Turkey relations, Erdoğan's domestic challenges, and his crumbling relationship with the opposition. Tol also unpacks the implications of Turkey's peace process with the PKK and the future of democracy in the country.
Sep 23, 2022 • 59min
Erdoğan’s War: The Quest for Power at Home and in Syria, with Gönül Tol
Gönül Tol, the Founding Director of the Middle East Institute's Turkey program and an expert on Turkish politics, discusses the complex political landscape under Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. She highlights Erdoğan's transition from a conservative democrat to a nationalist leader and its impacts on Turkish society and politics. Tol delves into Turkey's shifting relationship with Syria, the challenges of press freedom, and the implications of Erdoğan's controversial economic policies. Her insights provide a compelling look into the intersection of power, identity, and governance in modern Turkey.
