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Macron: Europe’s fussy man
| OpinionFrench President Emmanuel Macron attracted the world’s attention in recent months with his aggressive statements …
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OpinionMacron: Europe’s fussy man
By Burhanettin DuranFrench President Emmanuel Macron attracted the world’s attention in recent months with his aggressive statements and policy decisions. The Turkish people have grown accustomed to the Frenchman’s anti-Turkey remarks. Indeed, Macron’s words about NATO’s supposed brain death and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s subsequent response have been etched in everyone’s memory.
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OpinionCan US repair its declining foreign image after elections?
By Kılıç Buğra KanatThere have been ongoing debates about the U.S.'s declining relevance in regional crises over the last several years. Although the U.S. administration has consistently reiterated its interest in the developments across different regions and expressed certain positions on regional crises, its effectiveness in determining the outcome of these crises is in constant decline.
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OpinionIsraeli expansionism to escalate regional tensions, undermine relations with Turkey
By Burhanettin DuranAfter three elections, Israel’s new coalition government was finally sworn in on Sunday. Likud’s Benjamin Netanyahu will serve as prime minister for the government’s first 18 months before being replaced by Blue and White leader Benny Gantz. The end of Israel’s government crisis stands to fuel fresh tensions in the Middle East. Israeli expansionism will be at the top of the country’s agenda during the hot summer months of the 72nd year of the Nakba.
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Trump’s Decision Recognizing the Israeli Annexation of the Golan...
By Muhittin Ataman By Bilal SalaymehWhat is the context of the decision? What does this decision mean for Israel and for Netanyahu? What are the possible implications of the decision?
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Trump’s America: Failed withdrawal or worse?
By Burhanettin DuranThe Trump administration has been sending mixed signals about reducing the U.S. military footprint around the world and launching new interventions.
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Dual containment isn’t a workable plan in Syria
By Burhanettin DuranThe Trump administration remains confused and divided over Washington's imminent withdrawal from Syria. Most recently, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited the Middle East in an attempt to reassure U.S. allies, who are concerned that the U.S. withdrawal will serve Turkish and Iranian interests.
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Turkey’s Syria plan is the only viable plan
By Burhanettin DuranU.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from Syria unleashed chaos within his administration. Trump's National Security Adviser John Bolton ruined his Turkey trip's chance of success by making a controversial statement in Tel Aviv.
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US still lacks a coherent agenda in Syria
By Kılıç Buğra KanatU.S. President Donald Trump's National Security Adviser John Bolton's visit to Turkey was an important opportunity to clarify some of the vagueness that stemmed from the conflicting statements coming from Washington, D.C. in the last three weeks in regards to the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria.