Gulf Countries
Recalibrating Türkiye-Gulf relations
| OpinionAs a reaction to certain regional and global developments, a large-scale normalization process was initiated …
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OpinionTürkiye is rising actor in the Gulf
By Burhanettin DuranDeepening Türkiye’s ties with those three Gulf states in trade, defense, technology, communication and security amounts to more than just reciprocal investments. After all, Türkiye has been gaining influence over the balance of power in that region. The country now seeks to form strategic alliances with Riyadh and Abu Dhabi – as it did with Doha several years ago. It is also possible for other Gulf states to become part of that trend.
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OpinionNew chapter in Turkish-Gulf ties beyond normalization
By Burhanettin DuranPresident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Monday as part of his tour of the Gulf states. Over the course of four days, he will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) with a focus on investments and commercial relations. However, it is possible to argue that Erdoğan’s trip goes beyond strictly economic relations and marks the beginning of a new chapter in Türkiye’s relations with the Gulf.
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OpinionTürkiye’s normalization campaign and opposition’s reaction
By Burhanettin DuranTürkiye’s influence has been growing, globally and regionally, as a balancing power. In this sense, Ankara must refrain from becoming a party to regional polarization while remaining active in the region.
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What happened in the Gulf in 2021?
By Muhittin AtamanThe Gulf states undertook huge transformations in their foreign policy in 2021.
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Experts Respond: The Meaning of the UAE Crown Prince’s...
By Mahmoud Al-Rantisi By İsmail Numan Telci By Muhittin Ataman By Gloria Shkurti Özdemir By Yusuf Erim By Ali Bakir By Cinzia BiancoOn the eve of the meeting between Erdoğan and MBZ, questions about possible issues that may be discussed and the meeting’s impact on bilateral and regional affairs have been discussed in media debates. Given that, experts in the field have contemplated these questions and have provided their opinions regarding the meeting.
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What the 3rd US intervention means for Gulf’s future
By Burhanettin DuranAfter U.S. President Donald Trump had the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain sign the Abraham Accords on Sept. 15 at the White House, people have been wondering which Arab country will be next.
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The Gulf needs Turkey to contain Iran
By Burhanettin DuranGulf states, which try to harm Turkey by sanctioning covert operations against it, must wake up to the looming threat of Iranian expansionism without further delay
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“The Gulf on Verge: Ambitions, Crisis and Shattering Order”...
By SETAInsight Turkey has just published its special focused on Gulf affairs. The articles of this issue analyze the disputes in the Gulf, disagreements within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the existing conflicts in the region.