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Can F-16 sales overcome Türkiye-US disputes?
| OpinionFollowing Türkiye’s ratification of Sweden’s NATO membership in the Turkish Parliament, the U.S. State Department notified …
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OpinionCan F-16 sales overcome Türkiye-US disputes?
By Murat YeşiltaşFollowing Türkiye’s ratification of Sweden’s NATO membership in the Turkish Parliament, the U.S. State Department notified Congress of a $23 billion (TL 698.52 billion) sale of fighter jets to Türkiye and an $8.6 billion sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Greece, another ally in the NATO. The sale to Türkiye includes 40 Lockheed Martin F-16s and equipment to modernize the existing fleet of 79 F-16s. Greece will receive 40 F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters and related equipment.
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OpinionThe 2018 midterm elections and their implications for Trump’s presidency
By Gloria Shkurti ÖzdemirAfter the 2018 midterm elections, the Democrats' focus will be more on domestic affairs, while Trump intends to pursue a more active foreign policy and use it as a political opportunity
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OpinionThe Trump effect continues to affect the US
By Burhanettin DuranThe Trump administration's complete disregard for international institutions and norms, commitment to unilateralism, ability to weaponize economic sanctions, populism, selfish nationalism, willingness to transform immigration into a national security threat, and isolationism have been slowly changing Western democracies.
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Campaign process driving polarization in US
By Kılıç Buğra KanatThe polarized atmosphere in the U.S. keeps increasing as midterm elections approach, offering an alarming picture of the deep divisions in American society
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Missing journalist changes the narrative on Saudi Arabia
By Kılıç Buğra KanatMore than two weeks have passed since news broke of the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi after entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.
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Can Pompeo save the Saudi crown prince?
By Burhanettin DuranThe Khashoggi affair is a stark reminder for the White House of how important a partnership with Ankara is in order to be engaged with developments in the Middle East
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Against the backdrop of the Khashoggi affair, Putin must...
By Burhanettin DuranIf Washington cannot refresh its Middle East policy, particularly on Syria, Putin may use it as an opportunity to gain more influence in the region
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Turkey-US relations after the Brunson affair
By Burhanettin DuranTurkey is still the most significant regional actor enabling the U.S. to secure its credibility and reputation across the whole Middle East