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Recent unrest and shifting local alliances in Syria
| OpinionRecent developments in Syria show that the dynamics caused by the civil war are still in …
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OpinionIt’s time to challenge the Western media narrative on Türkiye
By Burhanettin DuranThe Western media doubling down on its anti-Erdoğan campaign in the home stretch is hardly surprising. In addition to The Economist, which went well beyond endorsing the opposition candidate in Türkiye’s presidential race, publications like Foreign Policy, Le Point, L’Express, Der Spiegel and The Washington Post have been notably involved in the Turkish elections.
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OpinionTürkiye elections: Identity, foreign policy and terrorism in focus
By Burhanettin DuranTerrorist organizations will become more ambitious and voters will grow more concerned unless and until Kılıçdaroğlu publicly pledges to continue the fight against terrorist groups with the same level of determination as the current government. Otherwise, he will face mounting criticism that he could not speak up against terrorists for the sake of “a handful of votes.”
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5 QuestionsQ&A: Turkish Foreign Minister’s Visit to Washington
By Kadir ÜstünWhat is the background and significance of the Turkish foreign minister’s visit to Washington? What are the differences and similarities between the two countries’ Ukraine policies? Will the U.S. sell F-16s to Türkiye? What is Türkiye’s position on Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership? What is Washington’s view on Türkiye’s engagement with the Syrian regime?
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‘We’ll make them pay price’: Türkiye’s message on terror...
By Muhittin Ataman'Türkiye’s answer (to terrorism) will not be limited to just an air operation,' President Erdoğan clearly explains
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Target of terrorism is the stability of Türkiye
By Burhanettin DuranThe terrorist attack perpetrated by the PKK terrorist group's Syrian wing YPG on Istanbul's Istiklal Street claimed six lives and left 81 people injured. Without a doubt, that act of terrorism – the likes of which Türkiye’s security forces have thwarted dozens of times – targeted the country’s security, stability, peace and growth.
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Is this the Turkish opposition’s new foreign policy approach?
By Burhanettin DuranThe Turkish opposition, particularly the main opposition, has outlined its strange, controversial foreign policy strategy. When it comes to Syria and refugees, it's even worse
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Kurdish Voices from Afrin Unheard in Western Media
By Rena Netjes"The western media portray all Kurds supporting the PYD. But Kurds are diverse. There are different parties, independent politicians, leftists, religious conservatives, etc."
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Experts Respond: Erdoğan-Biden Meeting and Its Impact on Turkey-U.S....
By Nurşin Ateşoğlu Güney By Talha Köse By Bora Bayraktar By Aylin Ünver Noi By Gloria Shkurti Özdemir By Mehmet Akif KireçciSETA reached out to experts for their opinions on Erdoğan-Biden meeting and its repercussions on the future of bilateral relations.