Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ)
Logic of Turkey’s diplomatic activism
| OpinionThere has been increased activism in Turkish foreign policy in the last couple of weeks. …
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OpinionLogic of Turkey’s diplomatic activism
By Talha KöseIn the post-pandemic order, Ankara seeks to explore new opportunities and find ways to reduce regional tensions
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OpinionMBZ’s Turkey visit indicates a reshuffle in Middle East
By Muhittin AtamanThe UAE crown prince's visit has nudged progress to further decrease crises in the Middle East while also cementing bilateral relations
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OpinionQuestioning normalization with the United Arab Emirates
By Burhanettin DuranTurkey has never pursued a policy that involved meddling in the internal affairs of any country or attacking them. Nor did it hesitate to use its political and military might, in legitimate ways, to ensure its national security. Let us keep in mind that a fresh and rational reassessment of national interests could make tensions between states go away.
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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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How is the Turkey-Gulf normalization going?
By Muhittin AtamanTurkey has been enjoying good relations with three Gulf states – Qatar, Oman and Kuwait – for decades. However, Turkey’s relations with the other three members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Saudi Arabia – worsened due to their conflicting perspectives toward the Arab insurgencies.
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Will rising tensions in the Gulf region ever end?
By Muhittin AtamanThe dissolution that started with the exclusion of Qatar from the GCC now continues with the division between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The crisis is thought to be causing extensive recalibration and reorganization in the region
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What’s behind the Saudi-Iran rapprochement?
By Burhanettin DuranThe rapprochement being attempted by Saudi Arabia and Iran is the latest example of repositioning in the Middle East. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) told his country’s public broadcaster last week that he wanted 'a good and distinguished relationship' with Iran.
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Biden’s policy toward the Middle East
By Muhittin AtamanThe new U.S. administration has declared that it intends to follow a “de-Trumpization policy” in the Middle East.