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The Middle East in 2022: A fly in amber
| OpinionAlthough the Middle East is the most geopolitical, geostrategic, geoeconomic and geo-cultural region in the …
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OpinionTürkiye-Egypt normalization: Erdoğan and el-Sissi meeting
By Burhanettin DuranPresident Erdoğan’s handshake with Egypt's el-Sissi eliminated a symbolic obstacle; yet, intelligence services and diplomats will have to engage in additional diplomatic contact to further the normalization process between Ankara and Cairo
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OpinionSynchronization question in Turkey’s normalization policy
By Burhanettin DuranAnkara seeks to properly synchronize the simultaneous normalization processes with its partners for a strategic balance of power in the region
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OpinionWhy is the Turkish opposition against Ankara’s normalization?
By Burhanettin DuranThe Turkish government's new diplomatic initiative with its regional and global partners is based on logic, while the opposition still has no idea why it rejects the process
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The rising Turkey effect in the Gulf
By Burhanettin DuranAs a provider of security and stability, Turkey has the potential to become the balancing power in the Gulf region
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Diplomatic restoration for Turkish foreign policy
By Talha KöseIn the light of today's cumulative security challenges, Ankara is likely to give normalization processes with its counterparts more chance
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Normalization of Turkey-Egypt relations expected but not soon, say...
By Can AcunAs 2nd round of political consultation talks enter second day in Ankara, experts stress significance of normalization between Turkey and Egypt for regional politics
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Who can normalize with whom in the Middle East?
By Burhanettin DuranA wind of normalization is blowing through the Middle East. It all started with the Gulf states ending their blockade of Qatar. The trend continued with the United States moving to reinstate the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. The fourth round of talks continues in Vienna, in a notably positive atmosphere, as experts note that it would not be surprising for mutual concessions to lead to an agreement.
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What’s behind the Saudi-Iran rapprochement?
By Burhanettin DuranThe rapprochement being attempted by Saudi Arabia and Iran is the latest example of repositioning in the Middle East. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) told his country’s public broadcaster last week that he wanted 'a good and distinguished relationship' with Iran.