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The populist coup in Tunisia
| OpinionTunisia, the only post-Arab Spring democracy, faces a deep crisis. President Kais Saied on Sunday night …
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OpinionTunisia: The fall of Arab world’s last bastion
By Muhittin AtamanTunisian President Kais Saied's dismissal of the country's prime minister was interpreted as a coup. The only way this process will not progress is if Saied gives constitutional power to the parliament
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OpinionWill rising tensions in the Gulf region ever end?
By Muhittin AtamanThe dissolution that started with the exclusion of Qatar from the GCC now continues with the division between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The crisis is thought to be causing extensive recalibration and reorganization in the region
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OpinionTurkey’s opposition suffers from Qatarphobia
By Burhanettin DuranThe Turkish opposition’s xenophobic approach towards Qatari investors is the pure reflection of their hostility against the government
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How prepared is US to disengage from MENA region?
By Talha KöseWashington's gradual disengagement strategy from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has taken a new shape as news continues to arrive from Vienna on the renewed talks related to Iran's nuclear file.
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What’s behind the Saudi-Iran rapprochement?
By Burhanettin DuranThe rapprochement being attempted by Saudi Arabia and Iran is the latest example of repositioning in the Middle East. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) told his country’s public broadcaster last week that he wanted 'a good and distinguished relationship' with Iran.
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Greece’s dangerous playbook in Eastern Mediterranean
By Muhittin AtamanGreece has been playing a dangerous game recently with Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean. There are several reasons why Greece is choosing to play this high-risk game and increase tensions with its neighbor.
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Turkey is an indispensable pillar of Europe’s security
By Talha KöseSome influential figures in Washington and Brussels are continuing to advise authorities on both sides of the Atlantic to sideline, or even contain Turkey in the defense architecture of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the Black Sea region and southeastern Europe.
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Can Turkey and Egypt fully normalize relations?
By Muhittin AtamanTurkey and Egypt, which have been experiencing a tense relationship since the military coup against the democratically elected government of Mohammed Morsi in July 2013, have initiated a new diplomatic dialogue in response to changing regional and global dynamics.