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After escalation in Idlib, what’s next for Turkey-Russia relations?
| OpinionOnce again, Syria’s Idlib seems to be on the verge of a new war. In …
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OpinionAfter escalation in Idlib, what’s next for Turkey-Russia relations?
By Ömer ÖzkizilcikThe Turkish-Russian ceasefire in Syria has run its course, setting the stage for confrontation between Ankara and Moscow if a new buffer to smoothen tensions isn’t achieved.
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OpinionTurkey’s foreign policy normalization and Syria
By Burhanettin DuranNormalization is not an emotional decision to “get along with everyone.” Nor does it occur at one side’s request. It goes without saying that all states revisit their policy choices with an eye on emerging geopolitical trends. They make calculations and make new choices if necessary. That, too, is the driving force behind the pursuit of normalization by regional powers, including Turkey.
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OpinionBusting the myths about Turkey’s migrant question
By Burhanettin DuranWhat Turkey’s political elite needs to do, instead, is set aside the myths and join forces to mount pressure on Europe regarding asylum-seekers.
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From Libya to Syria, Turkey stands to gain strength...
By Burhanettin DuranAs the world learns to live with the new normal in the post-pandemic period, all the ancient wars of words in Turkey’s political arena are already back. For days, the Turkish people have been talking about subtle hints from the Republican People’s Party (CHP) about a military coup, hate speech on social media, the future of political alliances and the prospect of newly established parties signing parliamentarians "on loan."
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Europe’s reaction to the new refugee influx
By Muhittin AtamanTurkey has been the main supporter of the Syrian opposition fighting the Bashar Assad regime. Ankara has also diligently protected innocent Syrian civilians living in the Idlib region. It has stood against the atrocities, the Assad regime attacks and the regime's main backers Russia and Iran. On one hand, Turkey has mobilized its deterrent military power in the region against the regime’s future attacks; on the other hand, Turkish officials and civil institutions initiated a campaign to provide food and shelter for civilians. Western countries have been reluctant to get involved in the humanitarian tragedy and security problem in the region.
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Idlib crisis: Turkey’s deterrent power, Europe’s reluctance
By Muhittin AtamanIt is distressing to witness the lack of European concern about the humanitarian disaster in Idlib and how Turkey has been abandoned in its fight for civilian safety
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Is Sochi 2.0 possible?
By Burhanettin DuranThe deadline for Bashar Assad’s retreat from Idlib has passed. Turkey remains committed to the Sochi agreement..
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The Kremlin must heed Erdoğan’s warning
By Burhanettin DuranBy the end of February, Turkey expects Bashar Assad to withdraw to the agreed-upon cease-fire line stipulated in the Sochi agreement. Yet, nothing has come out of diplomatic negotiations between Ankara and Moscow.