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Presidents Biden and Xi Meet
November 20, 2023 A principal foreign policy objective of the Obama White House was “pivot to Asia”. However, the Arab Spring, interventions in the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war in 2014, and the annexation of Crimea by Russia did not … Continue reading
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Tagged APEC, AUKUS, Biden-Xi meeting, China-US relations, India, QUAD, Taiwan, Turkish foreign policy
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The Gaza War and the Challenges Ahead
November 13, 2023 The Hamas assault of October 7 and Israel’s military response with total disregard for civilian life have both drawn harsh criticism worldwide, most notably by the UN Secretary-General Guterres. It has inevitably led to questions about the … Continue reading
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Tagged Arab League, Gaza war, Hamas, Israel, Netanyahu, OIC, Turkish foreign policy, West Bank
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Ankara’s Roller-coaster Foreign Policy
November 6, 2023 Türkiye and Israel enjoyed good relations for decades. The coming to power of the AKP in 2002 introduced an element of uncertainty into the relationship. However, there was no major disturbance until the “one-minute” incident at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Blinken, Erdogan, Gaza war, Hamas, Iran, Israel, Netanyahu, Turkic states summit, Turkish foreign policy
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Türkiye and the Gaza War
November 1, 2023 The October 7 Hamas assault was a shock for the Israelis. It should not have been. As I mentioned in an earlier post, some foresaw that trouble was in the making. The following is from an International … Continue reading
No Quick End to the Gaza War
October 21, 2023 On October 18, President Biden arrived in Tel Aviv on what many called “a high-stakes trip”. Mentioned in that context were standing resolutely behind Israel, preventing a wider regional conflict, and saving hostages. One may also add … Continue reading
The Gaza War
October 16, 2023 The following is from an International Crisis Group statement of March 21, 2023, titled “Persistent Violence in Israel-Palestine Could Escalate Further”: “Tensions have been rising for the past few months, fueled by a combination of factors. Among … Continue reading
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Tagged Amir-Abdollahian, Biden, Blinken, Gaza, Hamas, Haniyeh, Israel, Middle East conflict, Netanyahu, Palestine, Turkish foreign policy
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A World of Conflict
October 9, 2023 Following the recent developments in Nagorno-Karabakh, Presidents Aliyev and Pashinyan were supposed to meet in Granada, Spain on October 5. Only days before the scheduled meeting French Foreign Minister Colonna visited Yerevan where she said: “I would … Continue reading
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Tagged France, Hamas, Iran, Israel, Middle East war, Nagorno-Karabakh, Netanyahu, Saudi Arabia, Turkish foreign policy, US
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Armenia and Azerbaijan Need a Paradigm Shift
October 2, 2023 Baku’s lightning military operation of September 19-20 has ended three decades of de facto self-governance for Nagorno-Karabakh. The breakaway government announced last week that all government entities would be dissolved by the end of the year. Over … Continue reading
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Tagged Armenia, Azerbaijan, Minsk Group, Nagorno-Karabakh, Turkish foreign policy
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Ukraine Update
September 25, 2023 The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opened on September 5, 2023, and the “High-Level Week” took place on September 18-22. Some important leaders, including those of China, Russia, France, and the UK, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Biden Ukraine aid, Black Sea grain, France, Germany, Poland, war inUkraine, Zelensky
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Western Military Interventions in the Middle East
September 18, 2023 The Middle East has witnessed many Western military interventions since the end of the First World War. Two recent ones are particularly significant in drawing lessons for the future. The Iraq-Iran War started on September 22, 1980. … Continue reading
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