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No major progress in Turkey-Greece talks expected: Experts
| OpinionAs the Greek foreign minister will visit Ankara on Thursday, experts say the consultative talks …
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OpinionSofa Gate, Draghi: What’s next in Turkey-EU affairs?
By Burhanettin DuranThe most unfortunate reaction to the made-up scandal came from Italy, whose recently appointed prime minister, Mario Draghi, made the following statement: 'I disagree with the way President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan treated Ursula. We must be frank with these dictators but, at the same time, cooperate with them for the sake of our nations’ interests.'
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OpinionNew momentum in Turkey’s trans-Atlantic relations?
By Talha KöseTurkey's relations with Washington and Brussels have been in decline for the last several years. This downward trend in diplomatic relations has paused but the accord has not yet been transformed into a more constructive one.
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OpinionWhat is EU planning for its Turkey policy?
By Burhanettin DuranThe European Union leaders summit resulted in minor positive steps and a three-month extension. The description of steps for rapprochement as “gradual, proportional and reversible” was a textbook carrot-and-stick routine. Europe’s method of communication, too, was quite familiar.
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Analysis: Waiting for the Biden Administration: Can we expect...
By Vişne KorkmazThe analysis elaborates, among others, on the Biden Administration’s European expectations and offers an outlook on potential future political and geostrategic relations and developments between the EU, Russia, the United States, and Turkey.
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Greek, Greek Cypriot plans in Eastern Mediterranean doomed to...
By Hacı Mehmet BoyrazTurkey maintains its decisive stance on the ground as normalization signals with Egypt worry the duo further
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Yet again, Macron murmurs ‘Turkeyphobia’ for own sake
By Burhanettin DuranFrench President Emmanuel Macron, in contrast, highlighted Europe’s Turkish dilemma in an interview with France 5. First, he recognized Turkey, a NATO ally, as an important trade partner and a key ally in the fight against illegal migration toward Europe. Then, Macron spoke about the fear that 3 million Syrians will come to the continent. Finally, he claimed that Turkey was going to “attempt to influence” French elections.
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NATO’s Brussels meeting: Is the world more polarized?
By Kılıç Buğra KanatLast week there were two separate meetings that may have a long-lasting impact on the international political system and international relations. In Brussels, after a year of interruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, foreign ministers from NATO countries gathered to discuss matters important to the alliance.
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How to break the deadlock in Turkey-EU relations
By Talha KöseIn the early 2000s, Turkey made remarkable progress in terms of legal and political reform. At the time, there was a belief in total membership as well momentum for political change and adaptation. The EU side slowed down the process and obstructed Turkey's accession progress.