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Lessons from the envoy controversy in Turkey
| OpinionThose 10 foreign ambassadors could serve their countries better if they stopped making such statements and instead promoted a new kind of relationship that recognizes Turkey’s interests and considerations.
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OpinionLessons from the envoy controversy in Turkey
By Burhanettin DuranThose 10 foreign ambassadors could serve their countries better if they stopped making such statements and instead promoted a new kind of relationship that recognizes Turkey’s interests and considerations.
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OpinionWhat’s the basis of Turkish reaction to 10 envoys?
By Muhittin AtamanThe ambassadors chose the wrong path and attempted to interfere in Turkish domestic affairs. This is why Ankara's stance is right
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Foreign PolicyPerspective: Turkey’s Multidimensional Strategy Towards Africa
By Ibrahim Bachir Abdoulaye By Zainul Abideen JibrilWhat are Turkey’s expectations in Africa? How to understand Turkey’s African strategy? How to evaluate Erdogan’s recent visit to Africa?
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Turkish opposition’s hard polemic addiction
By Burhanettin DuranDoes the opposition, which eagerly blames economic challenges on the presidential system, have a common policy that goes beyond unveiling a handful of shared principles?
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‘Arresting’ the West’s relations with Africa
By Burhanettin DuranFrom that perspective, Erdoğan does not just 'arrest' the West. He also makes concrete proposals for building a new order. As such, Erdoğan’s vision does not chase some utopia. It is completely practical.
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More visionary approach key to improve Turkish-Greek ties
By Talha KöseAnkara should also continue its call for Athens to return to constructive neighborly relations and pave the path toward that direction.
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Turkish foreign policy’s principles towards Africa
By Muhittin AtamanTurkey has been following a policy combining the second and the third styles of politics. Turkey has adopted a holistic approach in its relations with African countries, combining its soft power (humanitarian aid, nongovernmental organizations and trade) with hard power (defense industry and arms sales). That is, Turkey will continue to improve its relations with Africa in all sectors whether it be economic, trade, defense, agriculture, tourism or the struggle against terrorism. In order to deepen Turkish-African cooperation, Turkey will host the third Economy and Business Forum in October and the third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit in December, both in Istanbul.
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Taliban’s Ankara visit and the Daesh threat in Afghanistan
By Burhanettin DuranIn Afghanistan, Turkey's sole agenda is to help constructive and moderate efforts to establish peace and stability