Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)
F-16 sale to Türkiye: can US ‘goodwill’ message break the impasse?
| OpinionThe Biden administration has taken a symbolic yet significant step regarding the F-16 issue. Türkiye …
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OpinionA lost year in Turkish-EU relations
By Talha Köse2021 was not filled with many positive stories about Turkish-European Union relations. At the end of 2020, in a report published The Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA), we assessed the conclusion of cautious optimism for 2021. While the side of caution prevails, the optimism has been delayed for yet another year.
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Experts RespondExperts Respond: Erdoğan-Biden Meeting and Its Impact on Turkey-U.S. Relations
By Nurşin Ateşoğlu Güney By Talha Köse By Bora Bayraktar By Aylin Ünver Noi By Gloria Shkurti Özdemir By Mehmet Akif KireçciSETA reached out to experts for their opinions on Erdoğan-Biden meeting and its repercussions on the future of bilateral relations.
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OpinionUS focus on Pacific calls for reassessment in Turkey ties
By Burhanettin DuranThere is a heightened interest in Turkey-United States relations. Journalists have been commenting on the meaning of Ankara’s proposal to 'expand and modernize' its fleet of F-16 fighter jets. Some say the Turkish offer put the Biden administration in a difficult spot, while others view the same development as 'a fresh opportunity.'
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The impact of Biden’s 1915 decision on Turkey-US ties
By Burhanettin DuranOne thing is clear: The relationship between Ankara and Washington gradually evolve from the constraints of a traditional alliance. A new modus operandi emerges, which brings together adversity, competition and cooperation.
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EU lacks common approach on Russia
By SETAAnalysts say Russia has no interest in building constructive relations with EU, strained ties business as usual for Kremlin
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What is Biden’s new democracy promotion?
By Burhanettin DuranPolicymakers in the United States are trying to transform President Joe Biden’s campaign pledge – 'America is back' – into the Biden doctrine.
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Russia-Turkey-US energy triangle: Success of TurkStream
By Gloria Shkurti ÖzdemirThe TurkStream pipeline, a milestone project for both Turkey and Russia, marks its first anniversary since it delivered the Russian natural gas to Turkey and Europe on Jan. 8, 2020. In a general evaluation of its first year, the pipeline can be considered as a success for both Turkey and Russia, while its achievements are expected to increase more in the following years.
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Turkey: Sanctioned by the US, praised by Russia
By Burhanettin DuranThe United States reached its long-anticipated decision on sanctions over Turkey’s purchase of the S-400 air defense system from Russia. Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump imposed Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions on NATO ally Turkey's Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) under pressure from U.S. Congress. The sanctions, as they stand, are not necessarily severe, although there is the possibility of additional steps being taken. However, what is important is that there is now room for the incoming U.S. administration to reengage with Turkey.