An excellent evaluation of Turkey's imperial ambitions over the past decade and well-worthwhile reading for anyone who wants to understand what's presently going on in this important country and where it's going.

The New Arab

Cagaptay's book provides a comprehensive and informative review of Turkish foreign policy, covering a wide range of issues and events … As a historian, Cagaptay is particularly good at bringing up historical context and anecdotes that enrich the book. He contextualizes his discussion of foreign policy with developments in Turkish domestic politics. The outcome is a highly accessible and interesting book for anyone interested in Turkey and Erdogan as well as the international relations of the Middle East.

Middle East Journal

Cagaptay has authored a highly authoritative and accessible book on Turkish foreign policy.

Fathom Journal

Erdogan's Empire offers a sober and honest look into Erdogan's approach to foreign policy.

Journal of the Middle East and Africa

A concise breakdown of the forces pushing and pulling on Turkey's geopolitical landscape. His criticisms of the Turkish state and other actors are balanced. I believe Çagaptay's books merit praise for one main reason: he hasn't given up on Turkey and is still willing to make the positive case for the country in a climate where much of the coverage and commentary is negative.

Duvar English

Erdogan's Empire presents insightful, sharp and balanced analysis, well-researched explanations of Erdogan's rise to power and Turkey's diplomatic development through the decades. The chapters and their subheadings are easily digestible, with morsels of information that will appeal to foreign policy wonks, university students and weekend readers-a difficult balance to achieve.

International Affairs