Fight against PKK
Strategic rationality behind Türkiye-Iraq rapprochement
| OpinionRecent months have seen a flurry of diplomatic activity between Türkiye and Iraq, culminating in …
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OpinionNew era for Turkish-Iraqi ties heralds key developments
By Burhanettin DuranTürkiye and Iraq issued a joint statement following last week’s security summit in Baghdad, marking the beginning of a new chapter in bilateral relations.
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OpinionTürkiye’s position in multipolar world landscape
By Burhanettin DuranThe debate on Turkish foreign policy's "axis," "strategic autonomy" and "normalization" policy was recently revived by Parliament's approval of Sweden's NATO membership, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's Cairo trip and Türkiye joining the European Sky Shield Initiative.
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5 QuestionsQ&A: Çağlayan Courthouse Attack
By Mehmet Salah Devrim By Sibel DüzWhat happened? Who are the attackers? What was the goal of the attack? How is Türkiye combating DHKP-C? What does this mean for the future?
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Complex dynamics of Türkiye-Iran relations
By Murat YeşiltaşTraditionally, Türkiye-Iran relations have been defined by a mix of competition and cooperation. Sharing a long land border and possessing a multidimensional historical depth, numerous dynamics simultaneously affect the relationship between the two countries.
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Is Iran strengthening or becoming isolated?
By Burhanettin DuranAgainst the backdrop of Israel's massacre in Gaza, attention has been shifting to Iran. Following the bombardment of the Houthis by the United States and the United Kingdom for disrupting commercial shipping in the Red Sea, Iran and Pakistan experienced an escalation, with both sides firing missiles over terrorism. Moreover, Israel killed five members of the Revolutionary Guards Corps in Damascus last weekend, resuming its past operations against the Iranian presence in Syria. The seeming purpose of such strikes is to stop Iran from sending military aid to the Axis of Resistance – namely Hezbollah and Hamas. More important, however, is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's commitment to ensuring the Israeli-Palestinian conflict's regionwide spillover – which contradicts the Biden administration.
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Türkiye’s anti-terrorism consensus cannot be overshadowed by polemics
By Burhanettin DuranParliament returned from recess on Tuesday to debate the PKK’s terror attacks. The PKK carried out suicide attacks against the Turkish forces in northern Iraq on Dec. 22 and Jan. 12, claiming 21 lives. That development fueled a multifaceted debate in Türkiye.
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SETA Security Radar: Türkiye’s international and regional agenda
By Murat YeşiltaşThe current international landscape is experiencing a profound transformation, marked by escalating crises and increasing globalization of conflicts. Amidst intensifying global and regional competition and growing uncertainties, we find ourselves in an era of widespread anxiety. Predicting the future in such times is a formidable challenge, yet it’s crucial to envision what the world of tomorrow might resemble. Addressing today’s challenges requires both study and foresight. "SETA Security RADAR: Türkiye’s Geopolitical Landscape in 2024" aims to project the future trajectory of Türkish foreign, security, and defense policies in light of current dynamics.
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SETA Security Radar | Türkiye’s Geopolitical Landscape in 2024
By Murat Yeşiltaş By Bilgehan Öztürk By Gloria Shkurti Özdemir By Murat Aslan By Kutluhan Görücü By Mehmet Devrim By Mehmet Çağatay Güler By Tunç Demirtaş By Sibel Düz By Rıfat ÖncelIn this new volume of SETA Security Radar, we analyze the main dynamics shaping Türkiye’s security and geopolitical landscape with references to the most significant foreign policy and security issues throughout 2023.