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What happened in the Gulf in 2021?
| OpinionThe Gulf states undertook huge transformations in their foreign policy in 2021. First, after U.S. …
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OpinionWindow of opportunity in the Caucasus
By Burhanettin DuranWhile it may be too early to make a precise prediction for the future, the prospect of normalization is promising and vital for the region. Eyes are now on the Armenian prime minister
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OpinionHow 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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OpinionThe populist coup in Tunisia
By Burhanettin DuranTunisia's young and fragile democracy was shaken by this populist coup. What happens next boils down to defending oneself and democracy through peaceful means
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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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Saudi-Iran duet: Will peace never come to Yemen?
By Muhittin AtamanYemeni civilians suffer the most from the conflicts of interest between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The crisis, both political and military in nature, has affected the entire Middle East region for years
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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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Can Turkey and Egypt fully normalize relations?
By Muhittin AtamanTurkey and Egypt, which have been experiencing a tense relationship since the military coup against the democratically elected government of Mohammed Morsi in July 2013, have initiated a new diplomatic dialogue in response to changing regional and global dynamics.
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Ankara-Cairo relations in the changing Middle East
By Burhanettin DuranIt is time for everyone in the Middle East to make a new strategic assessment. Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu announced last Friday that Turkey had made 'diplomatic contact' with Egypt.