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A new chapter in Turkey-EU relations?
| OpinionThe dangerous escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean has given way to dialogue and negotiations. On …
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OpinionCan US or EU adopt a logical position in Eastern Mediterranean?
By Kılıç Buğra KanatSince the emergence of the Eastern Mediterranean crisis, there have been a lot of debates and questions regarding the role of the major powers in the potential resolution of this dispute. After Turkey’s calls for dialogue and diplomacy fell on deaf ears in the early days of the crisis, many assumed that one of the major powers would play the role of mediator for this problem.
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OpinionTurkey in the Eastern Mediterranean: Maritime Disputes and Geopolitical Competition
By Kadir ÜstünRecent tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean have multiple drivers including the race for exploitation of energy resources, long-standing maritime disputes, and the broader geopolitical competition between regional powers. While Turkey’s recent assertiveness of her rights in the Eastern Mediterranean drew renewed attention to the region, this round of confrontation has been long in the making.
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OpinionWhy carrot-and-stick approach does not work in East Med
By Burhanettin DuranThe Eastern Mediterranean question, like a ghost train, shuttles around and around, plunging the global agenda into fright with each passing day.
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Mediterranean powers unite against Turkey, seeking ways to limit...
By SETAFollowing Turkey's decision to throw its weight on regional developments and be a more influential actor in the Mediterranean, countries trying to exclude Ankara and its rights, have been uneasy
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Turkey’s Libya move and beyond
By Burhanettin DuranWith the decision to deploy troops, Turkey affirmed its plans to remain active in the region and its determination to stand its ground
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Haftar is Russia’s stone to kill many birds
By Bilgehan ÖztürkRenegade general Khalifa Haftar, who claims to be the commander of a militia called the Libyan National Army (LNA), is attacking the Libyan capital of Tripoli in a renewed attempt to take down the U.N.-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA).
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In Libya, cooperating with Turkey is Europe’s best shot
By Burhanettin DuranThe fall of Tripoli could undermine European energy security and unleash a new refugee wave on already overwhelmed countries
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Turkish drone move necessary for security: Experts
By Murat AslanTurkey 'has pushed back' any challenge in region to itself or Northern Cyprus through Libya deal, says analyst