U.S.-Terror Relations
Biden era, democracy promotion and Turkey
| OpinionJoe Biden will officially become president of the United States this week. Washington, D.C., has …
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OpinionTurkey at heart of crises, power competition
By Burhanettin DuranThe COVID-19 pandemic dominated the year 2020, as the world encountered a great test on health care, economy and humanity. Several countries confiscated each other’s personal protective equipment (PPE) and went down in the history of shame. Against the backdrop of all the chatter about “the new normal” and “nothing will be the same again,” the truth is that power competition in the international system has escalated even further.
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OpinionTurkey: Sanctioned by the US, praised by Russia
By Burhanettin DuranThe United States reached its long-anticipated decision on sanctions over Turkey’s purchase of the S-400 air defense system from Russia. Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump imposed Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions on NATO ally Turkey's Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) under pressure from U.S. Congress. The sanctions, as they stand, are not necessarily severe, although there is the possibility of additional steps being taken. However, what is important is that there is now room for the incoming U.S. administration to reengage with Turkey.
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OpinionGeopolitical realism’s impact on Turkish foreign policy
By Burhanettin DuranAnkara's foreign policy moves are not motivated by maximalist claims, but a geopolitical necessity to protect its security, interests
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Turkey: Maritime deal with Libya ‘red line’ for Ankara
By SETA'No one can question' deal, 'especially France' says Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay
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Joe Biden promises more interventionism
By Talha KöseDuring a meeting with the editors of The New York Times seven months ago, former U.S. Vice President and current Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden labeled President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan an “autocrat” and criticized Turkey for its constructive relations with Moscow and policies over northeastern Syria.
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Analysis: Dangerous “Local Partner” The YPG’s Terror Campaign in...
By Ömer Özkizilcik By Navvar SabanThis report urges the backers of the YPG to address its terror strategy, and to investigate, arrest, and punish those responsible for random attacks and war crimes resulting in the death of civilians. If these countries, most notably the United States, Russia and France, are unable or unwilling to do so, they have to re-evaluate their support to the armed group or be held accountable for the war crimes of the YPG.
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Trump must stop Congress from ending Turkey-US relationship
By Burhanettin DuranThe U.S. Congress, acting under the influences of anti-Turkey sentiment in Washington, is back in the game.
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Turkey, US can overcome problems with common understanding
By SETAAnkara and Washington should work together to overcome mutual problems and the U.S. needs to respect Turkey's national security concerns, experts said Wednesday.