Turkey
Who can normalize with whom in the Middle East?
| OpinionA wind of normalization is blowing through the Middle East. It all started with the …
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OpinionFuture of Turkish soldiers in Libya
By Burhanettin DuranHigh-level delegations from Turkey pay frequent visits to the Libyan capital Tripoli. Most recently, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu attended critical meetings alongside Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, Turkish Chief of General Staff Gen. Yaşar Güler and National Intelligence Organization (MİT) chief Hakan Fidan.
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OpinionLogic and timing of Turkey’s normalization with Egypt
By Burhanettin DuranTurkey and Egypt took a new step toward normalization, as a Turkish delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Önal, visited Cairo following contact between intelligence chiefs and foreign ministers.
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5 Questions5 Questions: Political and Legal Meaning of U.S. President Biden’s Statement on the So-called Armenian Genocide
By Yücel AcerWhat is the importance for the Armenians of the 'Armenian Genocide' allegations? What are the characteristics of the concept of genocide? Is U.S. President Biden’s decision to recognize the 'Armenian Genocide' lawful? Should Turkey continue to take the issue seriously? What is Turkey doing and what more should it do about the issue?
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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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Erdoğan-Biden’s June meeting potential venue for rescuing ties
By Kılıç Buğra KanatThe statement of U.S. President Joe Biden last Saturday in regards to the 1915 events has generated more tension in bilateral relations between Turkey and the United States. For years now, the issue has been a fault line between the two nations.
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Quest for new balances in the Middle East
By Burhanettin DuranTurkey’s neighborhood is experiencing a new wave of heightened diplomatic activity, as tensions over Ukraine’s Donbass region de-escalate following a phone call between U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Greece’s dangerous playbook in Eastern Mediterranean
By Muhittin AtamanGreece has been playing a dangerous game recently with Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean. There are several reasons why Greece is choosing to play this high-risk game and increase tensions with its neighbor.
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Greece in panic as East Med balance serves Turkey
By Burhanettin DuranThe Greek foreign minister’s populist behavior, an obvious attempt to impress nationalist voters at home, established, without a shadow of a doubt, which country was being unreasonable.