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Significant momentum in Turkish foreign policy
| OpinionTürkiye’s foreign policy has been gaining momentum in recent months as a series of developments …
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OpinionTürkiye’s position in multipolar world landscape
By Burhanettin DuranThe debate on Turkish foreign policy's "axis," "strategic autonomy" and "normalization" policy was recently revived by Parliament's approval of Sweden's NATO membership, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's Cairo trip and Türkiye joining the European Sky Shield Initiative.
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OpinionTürkiye’s diplomatic normalization efforts to yield key alliances
By Burhanettin DuranPresident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Egypt marked the completion of yet another stage in Türkiye's normalization policy. The two countries thus agreed to brush aside their 12-year disagreement in an attempt to join forces anew. There is little sense in bringing up past statements to talk about concessions and U-turns.
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OpinionTürkiye-Egypt normalization: Historic milestone in bilateral ties
By Murat YeşiltaşTürkiye and Egypt stand at a pivotal historical moment in the evolution of their bilateral relations. Following 12 years marked by rivalry and conflict, the visit of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Egypt has the potential to open a new chapter in Ankara-Cairo relations. This visit offers both nations the opportunity to forge a novel model of cooperative relations on numerous contentious issues. More importantly, it could herald the onset of strategic cooperation in the realms of defense and security, areas in which such collaboration was previously nonexistent. Before the joint news conference in Cairo, the two leaders signed the Joint Statement on the Restructuring of High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council Meetings, signifying both countries’ readiness to recalibrate their relations.
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Türkiye expects concrete steps on F-16 sale: Defense Minister
By SETAThe Turkish national defense minister said Wednesday that Türkiye was monitoring the process of requesting the purchase of F-16 fighter jets from the United States, noting they were expecting to see concrete steps regarding the process "as soon as possible." Addressing negotiations with the U.S., Yaşar Güler urged the correction of attitudes and approaches that directly affect Türkiye's national security.
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SETA Security Radar: Türkiye’s international and regional agenda
By Murat YeşiltaşThe current international landscape is experiencing a profound transformation, marked by escalating crises and increasing globalization of conflicts. Amidst intensifying global and regional competition and growing uncertainties, we find ourselves in an era of widespread anxiety. Predicting the future in such times is a formidable challenge, yet it’s crucial to envision what the world of tomorrow might resemble. Addressing today’s challenges requires both study and foresight. "SETA Security RADAR: Türkiye’s Geopolitical Landscape in 2024" aims to project the future trajectory of Türkish foreign, security, and defense policies in light of current dynamics.
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SETA Security Radar | Türkiye’s Geopolitical Landscape in 2024
By Murat Yeşiltaş By Bilgehan Öztürk By Gloria Shkurti Özdemir By Murat Aslan By Kutluhan Görücü By Mehmet Devrim By Mehmet Çağatay Güler By Tunç Demirtaş By Sibel Düz By Rıfat ÖncelIn this new volume of SETA Security Radar, we analyze the main dynamics shaping Türkiye’s security and geopolitical landscape with references to the most significant foreign policy and security issues throughout 2023.
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Podcast: Türkiye-Greece Summit | Sailing Through Positive Agenda
By SETATürkiye-Greece Summit | Sailing Through Positive Agenda
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Can Türkiye’s diplomatic efforts bring Israel to a halt?
By Murat YeşiltaşAs the 14th day of the Israeli offensive in Gaza unfolds, the humanitarian crisis associated with this conflict continues to intensify. The unwavering support from the United States and a significant contingent of Western nations for Israel’s aggressive military campaign has created an exceptional situation, allowing Israel’s actions to go unchecked. The adoption of collective punishment as a war strategy by both Israel and the U.S., with their resolute backing, threatens to destabilize the region and jeopardize global security on an unprecedented scale.