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Türkiye-Egypt Relations
Significant momentum in Turkish foreign policy
| OpinionTürkiye’s foreign policy has been gaining momentum in recent months as a series of developments …
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OpinionTürkiye’s diplomatic normalization efforts to yield key alliances
By Burhanettin DuranPresident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Egypt marked the completion of yet another stage in Türkiye's normalization policy. The two countries thus agreed to brush aside their 12-year disagreement in an attempt to join forces anew. There is little sense in bringing up past statements to talk about concessions and U-turns.
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OpinionTürkiye-Egypt normalization: Historic milestone in bilateral ties
By Murat YeşiltaşTürkiye and Egypt stand at a pivotal historical moment in the evolution of their bilateral relations. Following 12 years marked by rivalry and conflict, the visit of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Egypt has the potential to open a new chapter in Ankara-Cairo relations. This visit offers both nations the opportunity to forge a novel model of cooperative relations on numerous contentious issues. More importantly, it could herald the onset of strategic cooperation in the realms of defense and security, areas in which such collaboration was previously nonexistent. Before the joint news conference in Cairo, the two leaders signed the Joint Statement on the Restructuring of High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council Meetings, signifying both countries’ readiness to recalibrate their relations.
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OpinionTürkiye and Egypt: Realignment shaping Middle East
By Muhittin AtamanThe two countries’ relationship had deteriorated with the pro-status quo Arab countries after the Arab insurgencies and revolutions erupted in 2011. As a result, the Middle East states were divided into two camps: pro-change and pro-status quo coalitions. However, after the consolidation of the status quo in the region and new dynamics of the area, the regional states have begun to normalize their relations with the rest of the region.
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Türkiye-Egypt normalization: Erdoğan and el-Sissi meeting
By Burhanettin DuranPresident Erdoğan’s handshake with Egypt's el-Sissi eliminated a symbolic obstacle; yet, intelligence services and diplomats will have to engage in additional diplomatic contact to further the normalization process between Ankara and Cairo
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Why is the Turkish opposition against Ankara’s normalization?
By Burhanettin DuranThe Turkish government's new diplomatic initiative with its regional and global partners is based on logic, while the opposition still has no idea why it rejects the process
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Turkey’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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The winds of ‘normalization’ over Turkey, US, Middle East
By Burhanettin DuranAfghanistan turned out to be an area of cooperation between Ankara and Washington, as U.S. policymakers began to describe Turkey as 'an invaluable partner in the region' – instead of 'our so-called ally.'
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Normalization of Turkey-Egypt relations expected but not soon, say...
By Can AcunAs 2nd round of political consultation talks enter second day in Ankara, experts stress significance of normalization between Turkey and Egypt for regional politics