Fight against PKK
Fight against PKK
The HDP issue in Turkey’s political alliances
| OpinionA recently discovered picture of Semra Güzel, a parliamentarian from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), …
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OpinionContingent nature of Turkey’s ties with US and Russia
By Talha KöseThe main issue on the table during the Erdoğan-Putin summit was the increased regime and Russian attacks on Idlib and Afrin. These attacks were jeopardizing the terms of the deal that was reached in 2018. Both leaders confirmed their willingness to maintain the existing status quo in Syria and work together to restore security and stability in the war-torn country. Both Moscow and Ankara are more pressured than ever to find a political solution in Syria due to the enduring costs and potential security risks of the Syrian civil war.
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OpinionSochi meeting and 3 levels of Turkish-Russian relations
By Burhanettin DuranIt is time to look at Turkey-Russia relations from the perspective of an 'early response to great power competition' rather than the classical balance-of-power approach.
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OpinionTurkey’s position in NATO and terror concerns
By Burhanettin DuranThe PKK terrorists' execution of 13 unarmed Turkish citizens in Gara, northern Iraq, will remain the subject of heated political debate for some time. The debate could have an impact on Turkey's foreign policy if it builds on the political consciousness that awakens following events of this nature and supports our fight against terrorism – rather than the opposition’s accusations.
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US’ ‘ifs and buts’ on PKK cause skepticism in...
By Kılıç Buğra KanatLast week an act of terrorism shook Turkey to its core. A total of 13 Turkish citizens kidnapped by PKK terrorists in previous years were executed in the Gara region of northern Iraq.