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On The Defeat of England At Lausanne by Ataturk

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Ali Tuygan

Originally posted on Pat Walsh:
The current Turkish President recently made a comment on the Treaty of Lausanne. The present writer makes a point of not intervening in Turkish politics. But since this is a historical matter some comment should…

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Syria: A Bleak Future

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Ali Tuygan

October 4, 2016 On February 22, the United States and the Russian Federation, Co-Chairs of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG), issued the “Joint Statement on Cessation of Hostilities in Syria”. As a first reaction, even the most optimistic observers … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Message to the Middle East at the UNGA

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Ali Tuygan

September 28, 2016 On September 20, 2016 President Obama addressed the UN General Assembly (UNGA) for the last time (*). His remarks had depth like all his other major foreign policy speeches. Some analysts read it in the light of … Continue reading →

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Syria: Scant Hope for a Breakthrough

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Ali Tuygan

September 26, 2016 On February 22, 2016, the US and the Russian Federation, Co-Chairs of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG), issued the “Joint Statement on Cessation of Hostilities in Syria”. Six months later, in the absence of any progress, … Continue reading →

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Turkey’s Syria Policy: A Course Correction?

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Ali Tuygan

September 15, 2016 Turkey’s foray into the Syrian conflict has been, beyond a shadow of a doubt, our worst foreign policy blunder since the founding of the Republic in 1923. The political, security, economic, and trade costs are too obvious, … Continue reading →

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Syria: Reviving the “Cessation”

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Ali Tuygan

September 12, 2016 Ever since the rise of ISIL and Syria’s proxy wars compelled Moscow and Washington to engage in greater cooperation they have had three hurdles to tackle: • Breaking the deadlock over Assad’s future. • Persuading the regional … Continue reading →

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“Model Partnership”

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Ali Tuygan

August 7, 2016 As between people, there are numerous ways to characterize relations between states: bitterness, dislike, resentment, friction, animosity, enmity, hostility, cordiality, good-neighborliness, friendship, association, alliance. It goes without saying that in today’s complicated world of diverse interests, global … Continue reading →

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Turkey-US: The Uneasy Alliance

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Ali Tuygan

August 29, 2016 In his address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 24, 2013 President Obama said: “… And our approach to Egypt reflects a larger point: The United States will at times work with governments that do … Continue reading →

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Turkey Needs to Launch a Syria Inquiry

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Ali Tuygan

August 25, 2016 Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus met a group of journalists, professors and think tank representatives on August 15, 2016. He reportedly said: “Many of the things Turkey is facing today is the result of our Syria policy. … Continue reading →

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Vice President Biden’s Upcoming Visit to Turkey

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Ali Tuygan

August 22, 2016 On April 6, 2009 President Obama addressed the Turkish Parliament (1). His remarks were full of praise for Turkey. He said:                                 … Continue reading →

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