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More visionary approach key to improve Turkish-Greek ties
| OpinionGreek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis once proudly mentioned to the press that “Greece has successfully …
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OpinionOngoing stalemate in Cyprus only hurts the Turkish side
By Talha KöseThe EU and the U.S., who continue to be pillars of the existing stalemate, should instead put more pressure on Athens and the Greek Cypriots.
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OpinionThe symbol of rebuilding the TRNC
By Burhanettin DuranThe first step to solve the problems in Cyprus will be the recognition of the existence of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the international arena
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OpinionThe 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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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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Exploratory talks to test Greek sincerity to settle issues...
By Hacı Mehmet BoyrazTurkey and Greece are discussing maritime tensions in the Aegean, Eastern Mediterranean, and also the Cyprus issue after 5-year hiatus
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Erdoğan’s new political steps and CHP
By Burhanettin DuranKemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the chairperson of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), regularly complains about Turkey’s “artificial” agenda, but that did not stop him from starting a polarizing war of words by referring to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as “the so-called president.” With voters unimpressed by his rants about the economy and coronavirus-related problems, the main opposition leader turned to verbally abusing Turkey’s president – the staple of his rhetoric.
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EU summit and Macron’s brand new nonsense
By Burhanettin DuranFrench President Emmanuel Macron is back on the stage with more of the outlandish claims we have come to expect. In a seeming attempt to make up for his failure to get the European Union to sanction Turkey, the Frenchman launched a fresh attack against Ankara. While German Chancellor Angela Merkel stresses the importance of interdependence and a constructive relationship, Macron continues to threaten Turkey with sanctions.
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Turkey capable of handling threats on multiple fronts
By Muhittin AtamanTurkey has been upgrading its status in international politics and has recently achieved a higher degree of autonomy in its foreign policy. The stronger Turkey gets, the more threats it faces from friendly countries as well as adversarial actors, and the more it is otherized by foreign governments.