William Gourlay
Biography
Publications
William Gourlay teaches international relations and Middle Eastern politics at Monash University. He is the author of The Kurds in Erdogan’s Turkey.
The ripple effects of NATO expansion
Türkiye’s approval of Sweden’s entry into the treaty alliance has led to improved US–Turkish relations.
The redemption of Bashar al-Assad?
Syria has been readmitted to the Arab League but faces ongoing challenges and a population bedevilled by conflict.
Elections in Türkiye may herald a new foreign policy outlook
After 20 years as a dominating political force Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is facing his biggest fight in the upcoming polls.
The grim toll of Türkiye’s earthquake will also shift regional politics
The international outpouring of support has gone beyond friends but to unexpected quarters, too.
Erdoǧan loses his way
As Turkey’s economy falters, its strongman president is falling in the polls – the implications may be far reaching.
Erdoǧan loses his way
As Turkey’s economy falters, its strongman president is falling in the polls – the implications may be far reaching.
Telephone diplomacy: Joe Biden signals a new approach towards Turkey
In acknowledging the Armenian genocide, the US president has created waves with a long-standing ally.
Iran’s declining regional influence
Tehran capitalised on US mistakes in the Middle East, but its proxy wars and consistently aggressive façade have a cost.
