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Hard times in American democracy
| OpinionDonald Trump’s election as U.S. president, a man known to most as a xenophobic, populist, …
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OpinionHard times in American democracy
By Muhittin AtamanDonald Trump's election as U.S. president, a man known to most as a xenophobic, populist, far-right, ultra-nationalist, radical conservative personality, has brought to light many aspects of the country's politics that previously may have been overlooked. In this piece, I want to highlight a few of the critical problems the United States has faced since the last presidential elections.
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OpinionUS insists on Cold War-style diplomatic strategy in ties with Turkey
By Talha KöseAt the beginning of the week, the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems.
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OpinionLessons from US presidential elections
By Burhanettin DuranThe aftermath of Nov. 3, however, remains a mystery for U.S. politics. The current level of uncertainty is arguably unprecedented. As the Turkish saying goes: Live long enough and you'll see everything.
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Is Joe Biden a perfect stranger to Turkey? Guess...
By Kılıç Buğra KanatFor years now debate has raged in Washington, D.C., about anti-Americanism in Turkey. Various reports and analyses have pointed to it as the biggest spoiler of the bilateral relations between the two countries.
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South China Sea the new center of gravity in...
By Kılıç Buğra KanatSome observers of Asia Pacific politics regard the region as the most unstable in the world – a sticking point that could lead to clashes between China and other countries. The increasing military activity of China in the South China Sea has raised concerns in a number of Western capitals. The U.S., too, has increased its own military activity in the region since the Barack Obama administration and made numerous statements on the status of the islands.
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US foreign policy after elections: Trump 2.0 or Obama/Biden...
By Kılıç Buğra KanatAfter a long COVID-19 interval, the two U.S. presidential candidates launched their campaigns and started to meet voters. Trump campaign prefers to organize large rallies in the battleground states, despite a rise in the number of COVID-19 infections there. Joe Biden's campaign, on the other hand, chose to organize small gatherings as per social distancing rules and broadcast the former vice president's remarks online.
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What’s going on between Trump and the US military?
By Kılıç Buğra KanatThe events that have unfolded in the wake of the killing of George Floyd will surely take their place in the history books. The nature of the demonstrations and the violence will likely be pored over by academics for years.
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China or Iran: Who is Trump’s target?
By Burhanettin DuranIgnore The New York Times’ smear campaign against Turkey’s COVID-19 response. The United States tops the list of the world’s most unsuccessful countries in fighting the coronavirus. U.S. President Donald Trump, who previously dismissed the possibility of a second wave in the fall, was at odds with medical experts and walked back his comments during a news conference. If the virus were to come back, Trump said, his country would easily defeat it.