How Does Russia View Turkish-US Relations?
” The primary question that TASS focused on in regards to the meeting between the two leaders, was whether Turkey’s position in the NATO alliance would change.
Can NATO Still Fulfill Its Purpose After 70 Years?
Since French President Emmanuel Macron recently stated that NATO was “brain dead” in his criticisms of Turkey’s actions in Syria, and far from meeting the security needs of member states, there have been increasing discussions on what should be the focus of NATO into the future.
‘Happiness Means Fighting’: Haluk Bilginer’s Long Road to Emmy Award
"I am very happy that this award went to Turkey more than myself.
French-German Tension May Create Deep Divisions in Europe
It is important to mention that both countries’ disagreements cannot be reduced to the current stances regarding the NATO – and in particular the alliance’s stance against Turkey, its military operation in Northern Syria, and the U.
Who Was James Le Mesurier of the White Helmets?
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While Turkey does not deny the fact that James Le Mesurier was a British Intelligence Officer, Turkey does not recognize the White Helmets as a terrorist group, in fact the Turkish Search and Rescue Association (AKUT) trains White Helmets volunteers in Turkey.
Russia May Turn Idlib Into a Tit-For-Tat Game
hree months ago when the Assad regime surrounded the Turkish observation post in Idlib’s Morek, I argued that Turkey needed a new approach to Idlib in order to prevent a bigger disaster.
All Eyes Are on Kramp-Karrenbauer But Merz Waits in the Shadows
The party’s leading figures will most likely address other topics, among them Turkey’s EU process, which will be also problematized once again, and most likely in a rather unfortunate way due to Turkey’s recent legitimate operation in Northern Syria.
Washington Meeting Is a Promising Step to Repair Strained Relations
Although two issues at the top of the agenda, the YPG issue and the S-400-F-35 dilemma, were not resolved, President Erdoğan and President Trump underlined that Turkey and the US will continue to work on the resolution of key issues in the following days.
Why the Gulf Crisis is Here to Stay
As part of this strategy Qatar has developed strong alliances with regional and international actors, such as Turkey, Iran and the United States and diversified its political, diplomatic and economic alliances.
Why the Northern Syrian Oil Fields Are So Important to Trump
During Turkey's Operation Peace Spring on the Northern Syria border, US President Donald Trump made a number of statements on his twitter account and at press conferences.
Who Represents the Kurdish People?
They only represent a movement that fed on people’s grief for 40 years, could not burgeon in Turkey despite foreign support and the support from the European public, and responded violently to the AKP government that took a step to resolve the issue in 2012.
After 17 Years of Rule, How Can the AK Party Maintain Public Support?
n November 3, 2002, Turkey’s parliamentary elections resulted in a great surprise.
European Daesh Fighters: A Nightmare Knocking on the EU’s Door
Many of them are now imprisoned in Syria, Iraq and Turkey.
Germany’s Safe Zone Proposal: A Failed Move for Domestic Ambitions
AKK who is currently Chancellor Merkel’s preferred successor, stated that Germany “cannot just stand by and watch and not do anything” about Syria, while outlining her safe zone suggestion, one that which would be internationally controlled and involve Turkey and Russia.
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.
The YPG Myth Downplays a Danger For the West
s Turkey launched its Operation Peace Spring, an unfortunate phenomenon has been observed once again among European and German circles.
Why Did the CHP Change Its Position Over Syria Again?
fter Turkey began its military operations in Northern Syria on October 9, public debate focused on how the military operation would affect Turkey’s relations with Western countries, especially the US, and whether the operation would change the power balance in Syria.
Is a New Adana Agreement on the Agenda?
fter Turkey and the Syrian opposition started a joint military operation against the YPG terror group in northeastern Syria, many new developments are beginning to reshape the situation in the region and the future of Syria.
The Propaganda War over Northern Syria: Who Wins? Who Loses?
urkey’s cross-border military operation, Operation Peace Spring, was launched on October 9, 2019.
The YPG Has a Bloody History in Syria, But the West Turns a Blind Eye
urkey will no longer tolerate the presence of a terrorist group on its southern borders as the country’s leading figures recently announced their determination to start a military operation as soon as possible.
