Tag Archives: Turkey-EU relations

Turkey’s Unsustainable “Precious Loneliness”

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Ali Tuygan

June 6, 2016 On May 24, 2016, Turkey’s new Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım introduced his government’s program in the Parliament. Government programs hardly get any public attention because they routinely reiterate lofty principals, announce visionary policies and contain endless promises. … Continue reading →

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Turkey, European Union and the Refugees

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Ali Tuygan

March 8, 2016 The 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees defines the refugee as someone who is unable or unwilling to return to his/her country of origin owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of … Continue reading →

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Chancellor Merkel’s Untimely Visit to Turkey

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Ali Tuygan

October 18, 2015 Struggling to cope with a massive influx of refugees, most of them crossing over to Greek islands from Turkey’s Aegean towns and cities, the EU was bound to seek some accommodation with Turkey. Needless to say this … Continue reading →

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