US skepticism on crown prince’s role in Khashoggi case
| OpinionPresident Trump continues to express skepticism about MBS's direct involvement in the Khashoggi murder, while criticizing the inconsistent and contradictory statements from Saudi officials about the killing
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OpinionTo form a strong alliance, CHP must drive a wedge between AK Party, MHP
By Burhanettin DuranThe CHP leader has launched his party's campaign for upcoming local elections, seeking to form a strong alliance, but tough days are waiting for him as his rivals, the AK Party and the MHP, are still strong enough to defeat his party
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OpinionWashington needs an exit strategy for its YPG policy
By Kılıç Buğra KanatThe same day the congressional elections took place in the U.S., the State Department announced that it would offer rewards for information leading to the arrest of three major PKK figures, namely Murat Karayılan, Cemil Bayık and Duran Kalkan.
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OpinionWhere will Khashoggi’s killers stand trial?
By Burhanettin DuranSaudi Arabia's deepest concern is that one of the suspects could tell Turkish authorities exactly who gave the order to kill Jamal Khashoggi – which is why they won't send the killers to Turkey
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A warning from Erdoğan and a war of words...
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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World 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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US 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
