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Tag Archives: Pompeo
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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Iran Nuclear Deal: A Tough Path Ahead
Co-authored with Yusuf Buluc (*) February 1, 2021 From the very beginning of his presidency Mr. Trump’s principal foreign policy target was the Iran nuclear deal, described by many as his predecessor’s “signature achievement”. Thus, the US announced its withdrawal … Continue reading
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Tagged Blinken, Iran, Iran nuclear deal, Israel, Javad Zarif, JCPOA, Middle East, P5+1, Pompeo, sanctions snapback, Trump, Turkey, Turkish foreign policy
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A Turning Point in Washington
January 20, 2021 With inauguration safely behind, President Biden would now start addressing America’s polarization, Covid-19, and a wrecked foreign policy. He has a far heavier agenda than many of his predecessors. Among his major tasks in the international arena … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, Biden, climate change, Cuba, Israel, JCPOA, Middle East, Pompeo, Taiwan, Trump, Turkey, Turkish foreign policy, UNESCO
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Confronting Terrorism and Islamic State’s Ideology
February 26, 2019 The following is among the permanent fixtures of UN Security Council resolutions on terrorism: “Emphasizing that terrorism and violent extremism conducive to terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, or civilization…” The reality … Continue reading
Syria: Moment of Truth for the West
January 11, 2019 Defeating ISIS in Syria and ousting President Assad are no longer compatible. They never were. The West must make a choice. The following questions can help find the answer: Was the Western intervention in Syria about promoting … Continue reading
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Tagged Iran, ISIS, Libya intervention, Obama, Pompeo, Syrian conflict, Turkey, Turkish foreign policy
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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