Black Sea Grain Corridor Deal
Turkish defense minister reaffirms commitment to revival of Black Sea Grain deal
| NewsThe Turkish national defense minister affirmed Wednesday the ongoing commitment of Türkiye to revitalize the …
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OpinionTürkiye expects concrete steps on F-16 sale: Defense Minister
By SETAThe Turkish national defense minister said Wednesday that Türkiye was monitoring the process of requesting the purchase of F-16 fighter jets from the United States, noting they were expecting to see concrete steps regarding the process "as soon as possible." Addressing negotiations with the U.S., Yaşar Güler urged the correction of attitudes and approaches that directly affect Türkiye's national security.
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OpinionSETA Security Radar: Türkiye’s international and regional agenda
By Murat YeşiltaşThe current international landscape is experiencing a profound transformation, marked by escalating crises and increasing globalization of conflicts. Amidst intensifying global and regional competition and growing uncertainties, we find ourselves in an era of widespread anxiety. Predicting the future in such times is a formidable challenge, yet it’s crucial to envision what the world of tomorrow might resemble. Addressing today’s challenges requires both study and foresight. "SETA Security RADAR: Türkiye’s Geopolitical Landscape in 2024" aims to project the future trajectory of Türkish foreign, security, and defense policies in light of current dynamics.
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Policy ReportSETA Security Radar | Türkiye’s Geopolitical Landscape in 2024
By Murat Yeşiltaş By Bilgehan Öztürk By Gloria Shkurti Özdemir By Murat Aslan By Kutluhan Görücü By Mehmet Devrim By Mehmet Çağatay Güler By Tunç Demirtaş By Sibel Düz By Rıfat ÖncelIn this new volume of SETA Security Radar, we analyze the main dynamics shaping Türkiye’s security and geopolitical landscape with references to the most significant foreign policy and security issues throughout 2023.
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Erdoğan’s pioneer role in Ukraine grain deal
By Burhanettin DuranThe grain corridor has resurfaced on the global agenda as a sort of ideological fight. On July 17, Russia announced it would not extend that agreement, which was signed in Istanbul on July 22, 2022, thanks to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s efforts. Specifically, Moscow says it won’t honor the agreement unless sanctions targeting Russian fertilizer companies are lifted.
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Black sea grain corridor and China’s interest in Türkiye
By Burhanettin DuranRussia’s suspension of the Black Sea grain deal continues to capture the global media’s attention as that decision disproportionately hurts African nations. Having hosted 17 African heads of state and government last week, the Kremlin used the discourse of “opposing new Western colonialism together” at the Russia-Africa Summit – where Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged free grains to Africa.
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What Russia is hoping for after pulling the plug...
By Kadir ÜstünRussia declaring the end of the grain agreement, the Prigozhin uprising, and the post-Vilnius Summit show that it wants the cards to be reshuffled. The Prigozhin uprising exposed weaknesses and rifts in the Russian military, resulting in a loss of political reputation for Putin. It has become clear that Russia cannot achieve a clear victory on the front lines in the near future. However, the slow progress of its counteroffensive indicates that Ukraine also cannot achieve a quick resolution. This balance situation indicates that the war could potentially extend over years, unless Putin makes a sudden decision to withdraw. It is known that the Russian military faces significant manpower and logistical challenges. In this scenario where military superiority is not attainable, we observe the use of asymmetric advantages such as the cancellation of the grain agreement.
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Insight Turkey Publishes Its Latest Issue “Post-Election Turkish Foreign...
By SETAAs we witnessed one of the most significant elections on the centennial of the Turkish Republic’s founding, Insight Turkey proudly presents a special issue that meticulously evaluates the elections and examines how Türkiye’s foreign policy will be shaped in their aftermath and we hope and believe that the insightful and stimulating debates raised on the issue will be helpful to our readers.