Afghanistan
Is Washington closing its Afghan chapter for good?
| OpinionLast week U.S. President Joe Biden finally announced a deadline for the withdrawal of all …
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OpinionDonbass tension evolves, but to where?
By Burhanettin DuranUnited States President Joe Biden took another step against Russia last week, as Washington imposed fresh sanctions on Moscow over the latter’s alleged meddling in the 2020 presidential election and cyberattacks.
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OpinionA power struggle in the US-Russia-China triangle
By Burhanettin DuranThe new United States administration made waves with its “value-based” statements. In his first exclusive interview last week, U.S. President Joe Biden called Russia’s President Vladimir Putin a “killer” and vowed to make him “pay a price” for meddling in the U.S. elections.
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OpinionTurkey is an indispensable pillar of Europe’s security
By Talha KöseSome influential figures in Washington and Brussels are continuing to advise authorities on both sides of the Atlantic to sideline, or even contain Turkey in the defense architecture of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the Black Sea region and southeastern Europe.
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Munich conference: Renewed alliance in post-pandemic
By Talha KöseThe Munich Security Conference (MSC) is one of the most important events that bring leaders worldwide together to discuss the challenges of global security.
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Turkey’s position in NATO and terror concerns
By Burhanettin DuranThe PKK terrorists' execution of 13 unarmed Turkish citizens in Gara, northern Iraq, will remain the subject of heated political debate for some time. The debate could have an impact on Turkey's foreign policy if it builds on the political consciousness that awakens following events of this nature and supports our fight against terrorism – rather than the opposition’s accusations.
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ICC ruling on Israel: Test for ‘America is back’...
By Muhittin AtamanLast week, the International Criminal Court (ICC) ruled it would extend its jurisdiction to the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories, including the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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Understanding the Joe Biden effect
By Burhanettin DuranOptimism and utopia are what we need to avoid when talking about the new president's 'transition to democracy' strategy
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Turkey’s diplomatic reform agenda in 2021
By Talha Köse2021 will be an essential year for Turkey's foreign policy agenda and practice. Reforms, renewal and forward-looking perspectives are likely to be the focal points of Ankara's foreign policy this year. However, Turkey's structural challenges and diverging issues with key allies like the United States and some European countries are unlikely to see immediate resolutions.