Turkish-American Relations
What’s the motive behind Erdoğan’s remarks on EU membership?
| OpinionPresident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan started a new debate ahead of this week’s NATO Summit in Vilnius, …
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OpinionWhere do things currently stand on Turkish-American ties?
By Kadir ÜstünThe meetings held by the Turkish delegation during their visit to Washington earlier this week once again showed how necessary constant dialogue is due to the busy agenda of Turkish-American relations. Apart from bilateral issues, Türkiye and the United States need to step up their efforts in order to work together on regional and global issues. It is no secret that there are issues where the two NATO allies do not agree or, worse yet, pursue opposing policies. However, many challenges such as hot war, food crisis, energy, great power rivalry and climate change make it all the more necessary to focus on shared interests.
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OpinionTürkiye quakes: The spirit of solidarity should continue
By Muhittin AtamanIn the aftermath of the twin quakes in Türkiye, we see that some states are trying to help beyond their capacities, while others are a little below par
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OpinionThe reconstruction phase will be a test of international solidarity
By Kadir ÜstünAlthough Türkiye has had significant problems with NATO, the U.S., and the Western alliance in general in recent years, receiving serious humanitarian aid support during the 6 February earthquakes can be seen as a strong first step. However, the continuation of this and providing comprehensive and permanent support to Türkiye's rebuilding process, which may take at least a few years, will also be critical for the internal solidarity of the Western alliance. If Türkiye feels left alone in this matter in the medium and long term, it will be difficult to solve the priority problems in Turkish-American and Türkiye-Western relations. This will be a handicap in ensuring regional stability.
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Understanding Türkiye’s position on NATO enlargement
By Kadir ÜstünTürkiye's reservations against Finland and Sweden's membership emanate from Ankara's long-standing frustration over Western tolerance and support for the PKK/YPG
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How the Russia-Ukraine War Will Change Turkey-US Relations
By Nurşin Ateşoğlu GüneyThe US decision to grant an exemption to India, which procured three times as many S-400 missile defense systems as Turkey, caused dismay in Ankara.
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New energy in Turkey-US ties
By Burhanettin DuranThe question of sanctions could be a good way for Turkey and the U.S. to start repairing fractured relations amid the new dynamic
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How to manage transformation in Turkey-West relations
By Burhanettin DuranTurkey's balanced approach to the Ukraine crisis amid normalization with its partners can contribute to the strategic transformation in its ties with the West
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A lost year in Turkish-EU relations
By Talha Köse2021 was not filled with many positive stories about Turkish-European Union relations. At the end of 2020, in a report published The Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA), we assessed the conclusion of cautious optimism for 2021. While the side of caution prevails, the optimism has been delayed for yet another year.