Turkish-American Relations
Biden’s policy toward the Middle East
| OpinionThe new U.S. administration has declared that it intends to follow a “de-Trumpization policy” in …
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OpinionUS’ ‘ifs and buts’ on PKK cause skepticism in Turkey
By Kılıç Buğra KanatLast week an act of terrorism shook Turkey to its core. A total of 13 Turkish citizens kidnapped by PKK terrorists in previous years were executed in the Gara region of northern Iraq.
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OpinionPKK’s Gara attack a litmus test both at home and abroad
By Burhanettin DuranTurkey mourns the death of its 13 unarmed citizens, who were executed by the PKK terrorist organization in a cave on Mt. Gara, northern Iraq. The most recent security operation, during which three Turkish troops lost their lives, not only demonstrated anew the PKK’s bloodthirsty nature but also revealed the unbearable double standards that apply to the condemnation of terror attacks at home and abroad.
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OpinionReturn to sender: US letter about Turkey backfires
By Burhanettin DuranWashington, which supports terrorist entities like FETÖ and the PKK, will undoubtedly face stronger criticism from all echelons of Turkish society.
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A piece of advice to Biden’s team on Turkey...
By Kılıç Buğra KanatIf Biden cannot renew miscalculated U.S. foreign policy, there is no way to talk about a positive future for relations with Turkey
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Can Turkey achieve a policy of equilibrium in diplomacy?
By Burhanettin DuranWhether it be de-escalating tensions with Greece through negotiation, jump-starting the Cyprus talks, organizing a regional conference on the Eastern Mediterranean, renegotiating the refugee deal, visa liberalization or updating the customs union, Turkey will persistently pursue diplomacy as it attempts to make a fresh start with the European Union. All of these points are on Ankara's agenda as it awaits the upcoming visit of the presidents of the European Council and Commission to Turkey.
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Ankara’s position in new foreign policy balances
By Burhanettin DuranTurkey is focused on reforms at home and fresh starts in the international arena. Ankara’s efforts to repair its relations with the United States, the European Union, France, Greece and certain Middle Eastern nations, however, are not necessarily about making revisions or getting soft. The current process is of interest to all capitals, including Washington. All players are doing their homework with the sense that the world is on the brink of a new era.
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SETA Security Radar | Turkey’s Security Landscape in 2021
By Murat Yeşiltaş By Bilgehan Öztürk By Rıfat Öncel By Murat Aslan By Ömer Özkizilcik By Ferhat Pirinççi By Sibel Koru By Fatma Nur Günay By Assala Khettache By Batu CoşkunStrategic Flexibility under Geopolitical Anxiety
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Russia-Turkey-US energy triangle: Success of TurkStream
By Gloria Shkurti ÖzdemirThe TurkStream pipeline, a milestone project for both Turkey and Russia, marks its first anniversary since it delivered the Russian natural gas to Turkey and Europe on Jan. 8, 2020. In a general evaluation of its first year, the pipeline can be considered as a success for both Turkey and Russia, while its achievements are expected to increase more in the following years.