Libya
The search for the Arab world
| OpinionIn the wake of the Arab insurgencies and revolutions, the Arab world lost touch with …
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OpinionTurkey: Maritime deal with Libya ‘red line’ for Ankara
By SETA'No one can question' deal, 'especially France' says Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay
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OpinionJoe Biden promises more interventionism
By Talha KöseDuring a meeting with the editors of The New York Times seven months ago, former U.S. Vice President and current Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden labeled President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan an “autocrat” and criticized Turkey for its constructive relations with Moscow and policies over northeastern Syria.
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AnalysisAnalysis: A Vortex Of Conflict the Evolving Dynamics of Turkey’s Involvement in Libya
By Idlir LikaThe analysis discusses the evolving dynamics of Turkey’s military involvement in Libya, laying out Turkey’s motivations for supporting the UN-recognized government in Tripoli, and examining how Turkey’s recent military achievements on the ground may leverage its hand diplomatically to secure a political settlement that protects its interests in Libya and in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Preparations in Libya and Egypt’s difficult test
By Burhanettin DuranBoth sides of the Libyan conflict are getting ready for the Sirte-Jufra front. The attack on al-Watiya air base, probably by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), demonstrated both parties’ determination. As Turkey took precautions to prevent future attacks, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar held talks with the interior ministers of Libya and Malta on Monday.
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NATO and EU share tragedy in Libya crisis
By Talha KöseFrench President Emmanuel Macron once said the 'NATO is brain dead.' Considering all the confusion the alliance is facing at critical moments, this statement has some basis. Lack of trust among the member countries and lack of cooperation and coordination have become some pervasive features of the strongest military alliance in modern history.
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Eastern Mediterranean and Turkey’s Rights
By Kemal İnat By Muhittin Ataman By Burhanettin DuranThis book focuses on the contemporary situation in the Eastern Mediterranean, which has become one of the main spotlights of international politics.
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Turkish opposition finds it hard to generate new politics
By Burhanettin DuranTurkey’s pro-opposition circles take great pride in circulating rumors about the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AK Party) supposed declining popular support. Notwithstanding recent approval ratings reported by pollsters of questionable credibility, some online media executives have insisted since 2013 on claiming, and making their guests agree, that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will lose his next election. Although the people of Turkey have repeatedly proved them wrong, they continue to find new arguments to support their views.
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What is the current agenda of Turkey’s political parties?
By Burhanettin DuranTurkey’s political parties are currently preoccupied with the proposed regulation of social media platforms, the legal status of Hagia Sophia, the parliamentary bill on multiple bar associations, the Istanbul Convention, the LGBT and Generation Z debates and the declining performance of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. In addition to those hot topics, there are also two permanent features: early elections and potential shifts between electoral alliances.
