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Can Turkey and Egypt fully normalize relations?
| OpinionTurkey and Egypt, which have been experiencing a tense relationship since the military coup against …
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OpinionCan Turkey and Egypt fully normalize relations?
By Muhittin AtamanTurkey and Egypt, which have been experiencing a tense relationship since the military coup against the democratically elected government of Mohammed Morsi in July 2013, have initiated a new diplomatic dialogue in response to changing regional and global dynamics.
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OpinionWhen the West says sorry, everything becomes all right
By Muhittin AtamanWestern countries have been dominating world politics for the last five centuries. Their foreign policies have been based on realpolitik, politics based on practical situations and needs, rather than on moral principles or ideas. Therefore, they can instrumentalize everything and violate basic principles of law to achieve their political and economic objectives, especially when they are stuck.
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OpinionIn new geopolitical equilibriums, Turkey and US can mend ties
By Burhanettin DuranVarious geopolitical issues, in which Turkey has taken active steps in recent years, are quickly developing and on two key fronts, the conflict has given way to reconciliation.
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Turkey’s new gas reserves and Black Sea geo-politics
By Burhanettin DuranAs Turkey grows stronger, it must develop a new kind of relationship with not just the Western alliance but also Russia. The Black Sea may be a geopolitical space where that claim will be put to the test.
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Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean: Maritime Disputes and Geopolitical...
By Kadir ÜstünRecent tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean have multiple drivers including the race for exploitation of energy resources, long-standing maritime disputes, and the broader geopolitical competition between regional powers. While Turkey’s recent assertiveness of her rights in the Eastern Mediterranean drew renewed attention to the region, this round of confrontation has been long in the making.
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Why carrot-and-stick approach does not work in East Med
By Burhanettin DuranThe Eastern Mediterranean question, like a ghost train, shuttles around and around, plunging the global agenda into fright with each passing day.
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Greece comes to an impasse between West, neighbor Turkey
By Burhanettin DuranGreece continues to escalate tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean amid calls from the European Union for dialogue. In addition to conducting military exercises, Athens deployed troops to the island of Kastellorizo (Megisti-Meis) and is preparing to conclude an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) agreement with the Greek Cypriots – similar to Athens' controversial deal with Egypt. Last but not least, Greek leaders fueled tensions last week by talking about extending their claims in the Ionian Sea to 12 nautical miles.
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COVID-19 has affected strategic relations radically
By SETATurkey will continue to strengthen 'entrepreneurial, humanitarian understanding of foreign policy,' says foreign minister