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Lessening the Intensity of the War in Gaza

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

July 1, 2024 In recent posts, I said that Prime Minister Netanyahu could be thinking of continuing the war in Gaza in different ways depending on the battlefield requirements, lowering the loss of life among Gazans, keeping the talks over … Continue reading →

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The Summit on Peace in Ukraine  

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

June 18, 2024 The Summit, organized by Switzerland, took place at Bürgenstock on June 15-16, 2024. The task of the meeting was to develop a common understanding of a path towards a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. In the … Continue reading →

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The War in Gaza to Continue

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

June 17, 2024 On May 31, President Biden announced that Israel has offered a comprehensive new proposal. He described the three-phase Israeli plan as a roadmap to an enduring ceasefire and the release of all hostages. He added that the … Continue reading →

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The Arduous Path to Peace in Ukraine

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

June 10, 2024 The past year has been a tough one for Ukraine. Its 2023 spring offensive failed. US military aid started coming after months of delay. Mobilization became unpopular in Ukrainian society. Children of Ukrainian migrants in Europe are … Continue reading →

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Revisiting the Past

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

June 3, 2024 Last week witnessed some confusion over the future of the war in Gaza and the prospects for peace. Looking at what has transpired since the October 7 Hamas attack, this was no surprise. On Friday, President Biden … Continue reading →

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Israel’s Time of Troubles

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

May 27, 2024 The Hamas onslaught of October 7 has been described by many as a “shock” for Israel. In terms of its violence, indeed it was a shock, but considering the misery, subjugation, and deprivation in Gaza, next to … Continue reading →

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Growing Concerns Over Israel’s Rafah Offensive

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

May 20, 2022 Until yesterday, international attention was focused on the pending Israeli offensive on Rafah and the domestic political challenges facing Prime Minister Netanyahu. On Sunday, however,  Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other … Continue reading →

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“Yumuşama” in Türkiye

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

May 13, 2024 During the past two weeks, the word “yumuşama” was widely used to describe “political change” in Türkiye. Though I know what some matching words are in English, I nonetheless looked up in the dictionary for alternatives. Among … Continue reading →

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What After the Rafah Offensive?

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

May 6, 2024 The UAE was the first Arab country to sign the Abraham Accords in 2020 normalizing relations with Israel. Later Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco followed suit. Washington then started encouraging Saudi Arabia to join the group. In July … Continue reading →

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The Incremental Cost of the Wars in Ukraine and Gaza

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

April 30, 2024 The world remains focused on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and the Iran-Israel confrontation. The former defines relations between Russia and the West and unfortunately, there is no path yet for a negotiated solution. The latter … Continue reading →

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