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What is the current agenda of Turkey’s political parties?
| OpinionTurkey’s political parties are currently preoccupied with the proposed regulation of social media platforms, the legal status of Hagia Sophia, the parliamentary bill on multiple bar associations, the Istanbul Convention, the LGBT and Generation Z debates and the declining performance of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. In addition to those hot topics, there are also two permanent features: early elections and potential shifts between electoral alliances.
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OpinionThe meaning of the al-Watiya air base attack
By Muhittin AtamanWith Turkey's support, forces loyal to Libya's internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) liberated al-Watiya air base from Khalifa Haftar's forces on May 18. The recapture of the air base, a key strategic site in the western part of the country, marked the start of a series of defeats for Haftar forces and their eventual retreat from western Libya.
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OpinionShadow marking in Libya
By Burhanettin DuranPresident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told reporters Friday that his administration was keeping a close eye on the Libya situation. He referred to increased diplomatic contacts between Turkey and Libya, including Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and top military commander Yaşar Güler’s recent visits to Tripoli, as "shadow marking." Erdoğan stressed that those visits took place "as part of a certain plan."
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OpinionDecentralizing Libya not a panacea for stability
By Talha KöseLibya's urgent need is a strong stability, which is only possible with the elimination of spoilers like Haftar and his primary sponsor, the UAE
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Decisive, dissuasive will win in Libya
By Ferhat PirinçciFollowing back-to-back successes by Government of National Accord, all sides seem to reorder positions
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Discussions over Turkey’s social media regulations
By Burhanettin DuranThe debate over the regulation of social media platforms rages on, as countries around the world grapple with hate crimes, insults, terror propaganda, disinformation, manipulation, fake news and defamation.
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Russia and US elections: Another hoax, or not?
By Kılıç Buğra KanatThe 2016 presidential election in the U.S. is being remembered not only as an election that many pollsters and political analysts failed to predict, but also for the debates about Russian meddling in the elections. Even before the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the tensions between the U.S. and Russia had begun to rise in regard to the activities of Russian operatives in the U.S.
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Analysis: Turkey’s Corona Diplomacy in the Balkans
By Idlir LikaThe analysis concludes by analyzing Turkey’s resurgent ties with the local Muslim communities in the Balkans (Albanians, Bosniacs, and Turks) and emphasizes Turkey’s contribution to regional peace and stability.
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Analysis: The Ascension of Turkey as a Drone Power...
By Sibel DüzThis paper investigates the trajectories of Turkey’s drone program, its historical origins, strategical rationality, and geopolitical implications.
