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Ukraine crisis and the leadership debate in Europe
| OpinionMore than a month has passed since Russia started its invasion of Ukraine, and European …
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OpinionUkraine crisis and the leadership debate in Europe
By Talha KöseThe absence of inclusive, convincing and strong leaders in European capitals is causing great trouble for the continent amid the Ukraine crisis
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OpinionWhat changed in Turkish-German ties during Merkel era?
By Hacı Mehmet BoyrazMerkel’s last 16 years in office will be recorded in history as one of the most active periods in Turkish-German relations. Erdoğan and Merkel’s efforts to act as two rational actors on the axis of mutual interests became the main driving forces of this 16-year dynamism.
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OpinionDiplomatic Cover of Political Ambitions
By Talha KöseThe 10 envoys failed to act in line with the global norms of diplomacy and violated common values that serve as the backbone of international relations
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What’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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‘Political murders’: What is this all about in Turkey?
By Burhanettin DuranBy all indications, 2022 will be a year full of intense arguments and discussions.
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Why is Turkey’s presence in EU matchless?
By Burhanettin DuranTurkey and the European Union seek a positive agenda. It would serve the interests of both parties if the European Council’s meeting on March 25-26 transforms that pursuit into a concrete policy. After all, it is high time that the Turkey-EU relationship undergoes a strategic assessment.
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Erdoğan’s new political steps and CHP
By Burhanettin DuranKemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the chairperson of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), regularly complains about Turkey’s “artificial” agenda, but that did not stop him from starting a polarizing war of words by referring to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as “the so-called president.” With voters unimpressed by his rants about the economy and coronavirus-related problems, the main opposition leader turned to verbally abusing Turkey’s president – the staple of his rhetoric.
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Western alliance’s engagement with Turkey remains unclear
By Burhanettin DuranThe question of whether the United States and the European Union will apply sanctions against Turkey has finally been resolved. U.S. President Donald Trump signed off on a series of sanctions against Turkey, and over the next few weeks, we will find out which of the 12 Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions Trump will impose on Ankara.