Gulf Countries
The meaning of cease-fire in Gaza
| OpinionThe mass killings carried out by Israel in response to the large-scale Hamas attack on …
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OpinionThe meaning of cease-fire in Gaza
By Muhittin AtamanThe mass killings carried out by Israel in response to the large-scale Hamas attack on Oct. 7 have caused a great reaction, both in the region and around the world. As Israeli attacks continued to commit all kinds of war crimes, even some of the Western states that have been giving unconditional support to Israel began to call on Israel to stop its atrocities.
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OpinionRecalibrating Türkiye-Gulf relations
By Muhittin AtamanAs a reaction to certain regional and global developments, a large-scale normalization process was initiated in the Middle East at the beginning of 2020. As part of this normalization, Türkiye and the Gulf states normalized their relations three years ago to increase their autonomy and effectiveness in international politics.
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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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Türkiye’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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The rising Turkey effect in the Gulf
By Burhanettin DuranAs a provider of security and stability, Turkey has the potential to become the balancing power in the Gulf 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.