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New alliances that crack the old
| OpinionMultipolarity and great power competitions are reshaping the international system. Within that broader context, the …
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OpinionFrance is no longer a global power
By Muhittin AtamanIt seems that, as long as France plays an exploitative role in its relations with other global and regional powers, it is destined to lose its reach on a global scale and to be reduced to a mid-sized power. It does not have the capacity to play a game-changing role on the world stage. The only chance for France is the consolidation of its position within the EU and NATO alliance. Only together with the EU and NATO can France hope to play an effective role in international politics.
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OpinionCoronavirus’s impact on image of world powers
By Kılıç Buğra KanatThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected the standing and popularity of major economies around the world. None of the top three major economies handled the pandemic well. China, as the epicenter of the pandemic and its failure to inform the world about it; the EU, as the second epicenter of the pandemic and its failure to help member countries; and the United States, as the third epicenter of the outbreak and its failure to contain the crisis, all lost credibility.
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OpinionThe new dynamics of Turkey-West relations
By Burhanettin DuranThe traditional notion of the 'Western alliance' is no longer relevant for Ankara, which has instead adopted a more effective approach dominated by its own diplomatic agenda
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A post-Daesh strategy without Turkey is unrealistic
By Burhanettin DuranU.S. President Donald Trump is eager to declare victory against Daesh, yet his military commanders express concerns that the terrorist defeat might be short-lived.
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The changing landscape of global security
By Talha KöseThe Munich Security Conference is an influential platform where global security trends are discussed every year by academics and policymakers.
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Why Turkey supports Venezuela’s elected leader
By Burhanettin DuranErdoğan's call on Maduro to ‘stand tall' reflects a sense of long-standing unity that began when the Venezuelan leader had expressed solidarity with Turkey during the July 15, 2016 coup attempt
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Reactions mixed to Trump’s decision to pull US troops...
By Kadir ÜstünTrump tweeted victory over Daesh and said he was pulling US troops from Syria. Turkey and Russia have welcomed the decision. France and the UK say they're staying engaged. The US withdrawal could change the balance of forces in the Syrian war.
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The forgotten war in Yemen
By Muhittin AtamanThe devastating humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where people are struggling to survive and save themselves from diseases, has gone largely unnoticed for years