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The Paris Get-together
November 14, 2018 What brought some sixty world leaders to France last week-end was the centenary of the end of the First World War. They were invited to take part not only in commemorative ceremonies but also to attend the … Continue reading
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Tagged Armistice Day, Trump-Macron, Turkey, Turkish foreign policy, U.N.
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Armistice Day and Ataturk
November 11, 2018 November 10, 2018 marked the 80th anniversary of Ataturk’s passing. Today marks the centenary of the Armistice signed between the Allies and Germany at Compiègne, France, ending the First World War. Eleven days before that, the Armistice … Continue reading
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Tagged Armistice Day, Ataturk, Ataturk reforms, Turkish foreign policy
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Iran Sanctions
November 8, 2018 On November 2, 2018 Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin held an on-the-record briefing on Iran sanctions. The former said that these were part of the campaign aimed at depriving Tehran … Continue reading
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Tagged Iran, Iran sanctions, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Syrian conflict, Turkey, Turkish foreign policy
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The Quadrilateral İstanbul Summit on Syria
October 29, 2018 At the end of September 2018, the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and the United States came together in New York and issued a statement. After repeating … Continue reading
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Tagged Erdogan, Idlib, Istanbul summit, Macron, Merkel, Putin, Syrian conflict, Turkish foreign policy
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“Time heals what reason cannot.” SENECA
October 26, 2018 The website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs states the following on bilateral political relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia: “Turkey has deep-rooted historical and cultural ties with Saudi Arabia and enjoys excellent relations in all fields … Continue reading
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Tagged Erdogan, Jamal Khashoggi, Muhammad bin Salman, Saudi Arabia, Trump, Turkey, Turkish foreign policy, U.S.
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The Khashoggi Tragedy: Waiting for “The End”
October 17, 2018 Two weeks after Jamal Khashoggi disappeared, the Turkish-Saudi “working group” finally searched the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, the scene of the alleged crime. On Monday, President Trump had a telephone conversation with King Salman and decided to … Continue reading
The Khashoggi Tragedy
October 12, 2018 Jamal Khashoggi’s abduction/murder mystery must have been a nightmare for Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (JDP) leadership. During the last ten years few foreign leaders have been spared from their personal attacks in times of discord. … Continue reading
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Tagged Brunson, Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Turkish foreign policy, Turkish-American relations
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Syria’s Uncertain Future
October 3, 2018 On September 27, 2018, the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and the United States, members of the “Small Group on Syria” issued a statement. After repeating for … Continue reading
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Tagged Astana process, Idlib, Small Group, Syrian conflict, Turkish foreign policy
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U.S. Senate’s Judiciary Committee Hearings
September 30, 2018 Couple of weeks in the Turkish resort town of Bodrum is a wonderful break for those who can’t help being preoccupied with Turkey’s polarized internal politics and continuing regional turbulence. Yes, there was the United Nations General … Continue reading
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Tagged Blasey Ford, Brett Kavanaugh, Middle East, Turkey, Turkish foreign policy, U.S.
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The Idlib Challenge and the Sochi Summit
September 18, 2018 On September 17, 2018, Presidents Putin and Erdoğan met in Sochi. On top of their agenda was Idlib. This is what President Putin said at the joint press conference following the talks: “We reviewed the situation in … Continue reading
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Tagged Europe Syria, Idlib, Russia -Syria, Sochi summit, Syrian conflict, Turkey-Syria, Turkish foreign policy, U.S. Syria
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