Tag Archives: Turkey-US relations

The NATO Summit

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

July 6, 2026 Starting tomorrow, Ankara will host a two-day NATO Summit. Looking broadly at Türkiye’s relations with its allies, the problems are the country’s steep democratic decline and the AKP government’s Islamist agenda, including its relations with the Muslim … Continue reading →

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The Loser of the Election is President Biden

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

November 11, 2024 For months the West anxiously watched the US presidential campaign. “Anxiously” because the world is in turmoil with the wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and Lebanon taking their toll, and there is a lack of leadership. The quality … Continue reading →

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The BRICS Summit and Türkiye

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

October 28, 2024 BRICS currently comprises ten nations: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE. It represents about half of the world’s population. According to estimates, it now accounts for 37.3 % of … Continue reading →

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Ankara’s Troubled Relations with Washington

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

January 29, 2024 Türkiye’s governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) came to power following the general election on November 2, 2002. This marked the end of the coalition government led by Prime Minister Ecevit, the prominent leader of Türkiye’s democratic … Continue reading →

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Türkiye and the Gaza War

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Ali Tuygan

November 1, 2023 The October 7 Hamas assault was a shock for the Israelis. It should not have been. As I mentioned in an earlier post, some foresaw that trouble was in the making. The following is from an International … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Turkish Elections

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Ali Tuygan

January 23, 2023 Although not yet officially announced, it appears that Türkiye will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14, 2023. President Erdoğan is running for a third term and the group of six opposition parties known as the … Continue reading →

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The Turkey-West Conundrum

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Ali Tuygan

October 10, 2022 Almost five years ago I said that the alliance between Türkiye and the US which, despite ups and downs had stood the test of time, was under considerable strain, and the so-called “telephone diplomacy” which did not … Continue reading →

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Presidents Biden and Erdogan Meet in Rome

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Ali Tuygan

November 1, 2021 A month ago, I concluded a post with the following: “Presidents Biden and Erdogan may meet in Rome, but a genuine reset in Turkish-American relations remains mission impossible in the short term. The Biden-Erdogan meeting  would focus … Continue reading →

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The Biden-Erdogan Summit

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Ali Tuygan

June 7, 2021 The Summit of Allied leaders will take place on 14 June 2021 at the NATO HQ in Brussels. Following a long-practiced tradition this will be the first NATO Summit after the new US President took office in … Continue reading →

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The Uncertain Future of Turkish-American Relations

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Ali Tuygan

October 9, 2020 As the US braces for November 3 presidential election, countries remain divided in their expectations. Europe having enjoyed excellent relations with the Obama White House no doubt wishes to see Mr. Biden there. Because, although this would … Continue reading →

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