Turkish-Russian Relations in the Wake of an Assassination

In the wake of the assassination of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey on December 19, Muftah speaks with historian Karl Qualls on the relationship between the two countries.

by Claire Sadar

The assassination of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey on Monday, December 19, was shocking in its brazenness. In light of often tense relations between the two countries, it was also unnerving. Almost immediately, speculation about a new world war began circulating.

Perhaps at no other time in recent history, however, have Turkey and Russia s…