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Analysis: The murder of Jamal Khashoggi and the future of Middle East politics
| AnalysisThe analysis examines who Khashoggi was, why he became a target, the developments that have taken place since his murder, and the repercussions and impact of the incident on regional and international politics.
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OpinionA warning from Erdoğan and a war of words in Paris
By Burhanettin DuranPresident Erdoğan has called on Western powers to stop trying to negotiate new Sykes-Picot style agreements in the Middle East and North Africa, and urges them to support Turkey's fight against terrorism
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OpinionWorld War I never ended in the Middle East
By Muhittin AtamanThe traces of the World War I can still be observed in the Middle East, which is caught between global powers pursuing their interests and local actors struggling with conflicts and civil wars
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NewsUS sanctıons on Iran may increase Turkey-Iraq trade
By Şerif DilekUS sanctions on Iran may increase Turkey-Iraq trade WHILE the implications of the second round of U.S. sanctions against Iran on the regional economy are being discussed, experts said that Turkish goods could dominate the Iraqi market with the decline in imports of Iranian goods due to the sanctions.
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Trump to face pressure from Democrats in the new...
By Kılıç Buğra KanatThis time the pollsters in the U.S. did not fail to accurately predict the major outcome of the elections..
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Why Trump needs Erdoğan more than ever
By Burhanettin DuranFor the time being, Washington and Ankara find themselves in a favorable position to hold talks and the two must now take constructive, concrete steps regarding potential flashpoints in the region
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Washington’s plan to separate YPG from PKK won’t fool...
By Burhanettin DuranAnkara will never allow the YPG, or whatever the Americans intend to call it in the future, to represent Syrian Kurds at the negotiating table
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YPG is Turkey’s red line in Syria, Erdoğan to...
By Murat YeşiltaşPresident Erdoğan's visit to Paris for Armistice Day commemorations is expected to see a meeting with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, during which key issues, particularly FETÖ and the YPG, will be discussed
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The 2018 midterm elections and their implications for Trump’s...
By Gloria Shkurti ÖzdemirAfter the 2018 midterm elections, the Democrats' focus will be more on domestic affairs, while Trump intends to pursue a more active foreign policy and use it as a political opportunity
