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The West, Neither at War nor at Peace
December 4, 2023 On November 29, the statement issued by the NATO-Ukraine Council at the level of Foreign Ministers said that allies remain steadfast in their commitment to further step up political and practical support to Ukraine as it continues … Continue reading
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Tagged Blinken, Chine, NATO, NATO-Ukraine Council, Netanyahu, Putin, Russia-Ukraine war, Stoltenberg, Turkish foreign policy, Ukraine, war in Gaza
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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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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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The Middle East Sending Reminders
February 6, 2023 At the end of January Secretary of State Blinken visited Egypt where he met with Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and President El-Sisi. His remarks there were full of praise for Egypt and the strategic partnership between the … Continue reading
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Tagged Blinken, Egypt, Israel, judicial overhaul, Middle East, Netanyahu, Palestine, Turkish foreign policy
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The War in Ukraine and Turkey’s Relations with NATO Allies
April 27, 2022 On Monday, April 25, following their visit to Kyiv, Secretaries Blinken and Austin spoke to the traveling press. They were asked the following question: “… do you see a scenario where international support enables Ukraine to avoid … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, Blinken, Guterres, Navalny, Osman Kavala, Russian invasion, Turkey, Turkish foreign policy, Ukraine conflict
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Russia’s Indiscriminate Attacks Spark Outrage
April 11, 2022 On April 5, 2022, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed that assertions of “war crimes” are a pretext to torpedo the ongoing negotiations at a time when some light, however dim, has appeared at the end of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Blinken, China-Ukraine, EU-Ukraine, Lavrov, NATO, Putin, Russian invasion, Stoltenberg, Turkish foreign policy, Ukraine conflict
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The Taliban are Back (2)
August 16, 2021 The principal challenge in Afghanistan has always been Afghan groups forging a united front not only to fight tribalism, warlordism and corruption but also to achieve better governance. The country has remained divided on ethnic, sectarian, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan withdrawal, Biden, Blinken, Kabul subcontract, refugees, Taliban, Turkey, Turkish foreign policy
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“No Military Solution”
August 9, 2021 In the past decade, the phrase “no military solution to the conflict” became a diplomatic cliché. In November 2013, speaking to the BBC about the situation in Syria, Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad said that there is no … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, Biden, Blinken, Kabul suncontract, P-2 program, refugees, Taliban, Turkey, Turkish foreign policy, US
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Turkey’s New Refugee Challenge
August 4, 2021 In my last post, dated August 2, I said that the increasing number of Afghans crossing into Turkey from Iran leads one to question whether the Kabul subcontract is just about the airport or more. Later in … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, Blinken, Kabul airport, P-2 program, Taliban, Turkey, Turkey Afghanistan, Turkish foreign policy, US Afghanistan, US Turkey
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Secretary Blinken’s Middle East Tour
May 31, 2021 On April 29, 2018, Mike Pompeo made his first visit to Israel as Secretary of State. This is how Prime Minister Netanyahu started off their joint press conference: “Secretary Pompeo, it’s wonderful to welcome you. “This is … Continue reading
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Tagged Biden, Blinken, Gaza, Iran nuclear deal, Netanyahu, Palestinian Authority, Pompeo, Turkish foreign policy
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