Canada-Türkiye – shared ties, shared issues
Despite Canada’s arms embargo on Türkiye, trade and tourism are on the rise
Chris Kilford
Fellow with the Queen’s Centre for International and Defence Policy
Dr. Chris Kilford (then Colonel Kilford) served as Canada’s Defence Attaché to Turkey from 2011-2014. He recently became a Fellow with the Queen’s Centre for International and Defence Policy.
Most Recent Posts
From earthquakes to elections: Türkiye’s unforgettable anniversary
2023, the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic was meant to be an annus mirabilis, or wonderful year
Chaos in Syria
Canada’s former defence attaché to Turkey reflects on the rise of ISIS, and the falling apart of Syria
The Rise of IS: The view from the Turkish-Syrian border
The good news is the IS may disappear as quickly as it appeared. The bad news is those fighters may be headed home.