Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ)
Logic of Turkey’s diplomatic activism
| OpinionThere has been increased activism in Turkish foreign policy in the last couple of weeks. …
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OpinionMBZ’s Turkey visit indicates a reshuffle in Middle East
By Muhittin AtamanThe UAE crown prince's visit has nudged progress to further decrease crises in the Middle East while also cementing bilateral relations
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OpinionQuestioning normalization with the United Arab Emirates
By Burhanettin DuranTurkey has never pursued a policy that involved meddling in the internal affairs of any country or attacking them. Nor did it hesitate to use its political and military might, in legitimate ways, to ensure its national security. Let us keep in mind that a fresh and rational reassessment of national interests could make tensions between states go away.
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OpinionHow is the new era for Turkey and UAE?
By Burhanettin DuranAbu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) visited Turkey on Wednesday, concluding 10 agreements on energy, environment, finance and trade. That move was hailed as a “new chapter” in bilateral relations.
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How is the Turkey-Gulf normalization going?
By Muhittin AtamanTurkey has been enjoying good relations with three Gulf states – Qatar, Oman and Kuwait – for decades. However, Turkey’s relations with the other three members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Saudi Arabia – worsened due to their conflicting perspectives toward the Arab insurgencies.
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Will rising tensions in the Gulf region ever end?
By Muhittin AtamanThe dissolution that started with the exclusion of Qatar from the GCC now continues with the division between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The crisis is thought to be causing extensive recalibration and reorganization in the region
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What’s behind the Saudi-Iran rapprochement?
By Burhanettin DuranThe rapprochement being attempted by Saudi Arabia and Iran is the latest example of repositioning in the Middle East. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) told his country’s public broadcaster last week that he wanted 'a good and distinguished relationship' with Iran.
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Biden’s policy toward the Middle East
By Muhittin AtamanThe new U.S. administration has declared that it intends to follow a “de-Trumpization policy” in the Middle East.
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Qatar blockade is over but still early for regionwide...
By Talha KöseThe blockade and isolation of Qatar, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), began in June 2017 and ended with a declaration at the 41st Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit on Jan. 4 in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ula province.