The Changing Dimensions of Turkey’s Counterterrorism Policy
Conflicts of interest with other NATO allies, particularly with the U.
Germany’s Safe Zone Proposal: A Failed Move for Domestic Ambitions
One day following her public proposal, AKK did not receive the hoped for support from other NATO defense ministers.
Defense, Trade and Foreign Policy: An Interview with CAST Director Ruslan Pukhov
hen Turkey purchased the S-400 missile defense system from Russia it created a diplomatic furor among some NATO allies, primarily the US, that saw the decision as a threat to NATO solidarity.
Operation Peace Spring was an Obligation to Turkey’s Sovereignty
This signaled the first public affirmation of the need to prioritize Turkey’s security needs as a NATO ally.
Wilfully Ignorant? Western Objections to Turkey Are Not Based On Facts But Prejudice
It is so strange that Turkey’s security concerns emanating from the PKK terror threat over four consecutive decades are not properly addressed, and that neither NATO allies nor Western journalists or think-tankers paid due attention to the subject except a few thoughtful exceptions (I>; II).
The YPG Has a Bloody History in Syria, But the West Turns a Blind Eye
and NATO has 67 years of history.
Expanding Definitions of Anti-Semitism Shield Israel from Its Crimes
Meanwhile, the test states that the boycott, divestment and sanctions movements, such as BDS, might also be the manifestations of anti-Semitism, “since any discriminatory act to isolate Israel in international arena and the rejection of equality before laws for Israel is a new anti-Semitic behavior.
Will Turkey and the US overcome their Disagreements over Syria?
is underwriting this project has created a rift in NATO that Russia has been quick to exploit.
Europe owes Turkey for its Security, it is time the EU takes Negotiations Seriously
This will be connected to the Trans Anatolian line (TANAP), which transports gas from Shah Deniz through Turkey to the Greek-Turkish border.
How Conflicts between CENTCOM and EUCOM threaten the Turkey-US Safe Zone Deal
On the other side, EUCOM was more critical of the approach by CENTCOM and underlined the importance of Turkey to the NATO alliance.
Turkey-Saudi Rivalry: Conflicting Visions for a Future Middle East
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This was all the more disturbing since Islam and even sectarian belonging was no longer the major common denominator between Turkey and its previous Sunni Gulf allies; the Saudis and Emiratis.
S-400 Sanctions: What Will Be the Price Paid by Turkey?
While the Russian presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and especially across Southeast Europe provoked the political and military concerns of western allies, Ankara’s decision to purchase Russian military technology triggered even greater pessimism and a new round of fears at NATO.
Is Trump’s Maximum Pressure Policy against Iran working?
Though the JCPOA was a multiparty deal and its other signatories, namely Russia, China, the UK, France, Germany along with Iran, are still party to it, Trump’s decision left it practically ineffective in many ways as shown by the number of non-American foreign firms swiftly departing from the Iranian market.
Why the YPG Can’t Fight Against Turkey
The Turkish Armed Forces as the second biggest army in the NATO alliance has an asymmetric superiority against the YPG in all military terms, and the Syrian National Army as Turkey’s partner forces is the equal counterpart to the YPG.
An Alternative Vendor for Turkey’s Missile Defense: Eurosam’s SAMP/T
At that time, Turkey’s NATO allies reacted with harsh criticism to DIEC’s decision to award the contract to CPMIEC firm which has been under U.
Russia’s Escalation in Idlib: What’s the Purpose?
If Turkey and the Syrian opposition fail to stand firm, the political transition process towards peace in Syria might fail.
Turkey’s Purchase of S-400 Missiles: A Case of Diplomatic Grief
One does not even have to be a very attentive observer to identify the drift through all these five stages in the West, first of all, in the leaderships of both the USA and NATO.
Where Does Trump Stand on Sanctions against Turkey?
As recently as this past week, congressional action has targeted Turkey: Republican Senators Rick Scott and Todd Young proposed a resolution that condemns Turkey’s S-400 purchase and calls on the President to issue retaliatory sanctions.
Sudan Peace Talks: A Chronology
Malek Akar, leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement, had announced his appreciation to the signatories but stated that the agreement ignores important issues that were discussed in Addis Ababa.
US Finally Appoints Envoy to Turkey: Can Satterfield Repair the Relationship?
He subsequently took on the role of Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State and Coordinator for Iraq in August of 2006 and then Director General of the Multinational Force and Observers.
