US Sanctions on Turkey
SETA Security Radar | Turkey’s Security Landscape in 2021
| Policy ReportThe year 2020 witnessed the rise of human insecurity not only in terms of the …
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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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OpinionIs there any hope of fixing Turkey-US ties?
By Kılıç Buğra KanatAs predicted, the administration of Donald Trump has announced sanctions against Turkey because of its procurement of Russian S-400 air defense missile systems. Sanctions were imposed against Turkey’s Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) and four individuals, including SSB head Ismail Demir.
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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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US sanctions only cause more tension with Turkey
By Kılıç Buğra KanatThe debates over sanctions through the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) have been haunting Turkish-U.S. relations for the last four years. Since being passed by Congress, the bill has gone on to erode bilateral relations.
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Greece comes to an impasse between West, neighbor Turkey
By Burhanettin DuranGreece continues to escalate tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean amid calls from the European Union for dialogue. In addition to conducting military exercises, Athens deployed troops to the island of Kastellorizo (Megisti-Meis) and is preparing to conclude an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) agreement with the Greek Cypriots – similar to Athens' controversial deal with Egypt. Last but not least, Greek leaders fueled tensions last week by talking about extending their claims in the Ionian Sea to 12 nautical miles.
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SETA Security Radar | Turkey’s Security Landscape in 2020
By Murat Yeşiltaş By Rıfat Öncel By Ümit Tetik By Murat Aslan By Ömer Özkizilcik By Nur Günay By Bilgehan Öztürk By Sibel DüzSETA Security Radar attempts to anticipate the course of major security issues Turkey faces and how to develop and enhance sound and relevant responses within this increasingly challenging regional security environment.
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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’s post-Peace Spring road map in Syria
By Burhanettin DuranTurkey's legitimate campaign in Syria needs further steps to establish terror-free areas in the region