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Erdoğan’s ‘proactive’ diplomacy on Syria
| OpinionPresident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been doing two things simultaneously. In addition to suggesting that …
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OpinionArab Spring: A flashback to past 10 years
By Burhanettin DuranThe wave of democratization, which began with the Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia, took down the authoritarian leaders of Egypt, Libya and Yemen. Whereas the uprising in Bahrain was crushed thanks to Saudi Arabia’s military intervention, Iran and Russia ensured the survival of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria.
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OpinionThe new face of anti-Turkey rhetoric
By Burhanettin DuranThe latest escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh reignited anti-Turkey rhetoric in the international arena. Turkey, under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's leadership, threw its weight behind Azerbaijan to help the country reclaim its Armenian-occupied territories.
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Foreign PolicyPerspective: Trump’s Decision Recognizing the Israeli Annexation of the Golan Heights | A clear Violation of Internatıonal Law
By Muhittin Ataman By Bilal SalaymehWhat is the context of the decision? What does this decision mean for Israel and for Netanyahu? What are the possible implications of the decision?
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Russia, Iran planning to declare victory over Idlib
By Veysel KurtRegime leader Assad wants to claim victory over Idlib to prove he has Syrian lands under his control, says analyst
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Syria’s impact on Turkey-US relations
By Kılıç Buğra KanatHowever, the latest crisis in Syria can actually help revive relations, but only if the U.S. and Turkey can establish a meaningful conversation, effective channels for dialogue and the intention to work together toward common objectives.
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Three questions surrounding the Idlib crisis
By Burhanettin DuranIt is crucial that the international community concentrates on diplomatic efforts to revive the political process, and it must also put more pressure on Russia, Iran and the Assad regime to prevent the imminent military offensive against Idlib
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The clash of interests in Idlib
By Muhittin AtamanRegional and global actors cannot reach common ground in order to end the Idlib crisis, signaling that the Syrian civil war will most probably get worse in the future
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The outcome of the Tehran summit
By Burhanettin DuranThe Tehran trilateral summit did not result in the best solution to the crisis in Idlib, but it was a good starting point for the peace process