Tag Archives: Turkish foreign policy

Where to Turkish-Israeli Relations?

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

August 5, 2023 In 1492, the Ottoman Empire, the predecessor of Atatürk’s modern Türkiye, opened its doors to Jews after they had been expelled from Spain. Türkiye became the first Muslim-majority country to recognize Israel as an independent state in … Continue reading →

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Prime Minister Netanyahu Visits a Turbulent US

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

July 28, 2024 Last Wednesday, Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the US Congress for the fourth time, the most of any foreign leader in history. Winston Churchill had addressed Congress only three times. Mr. Netanyahu’s previous address to Congress was in … Continue reading →

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Gaza Becoming Inhabitable Land

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

July 22, 2024 During the past weeks, developments of global public interest somehow diverted attention away from the war in Gaza until the Israeli strikes on Al-Mawasi, an area in southern Gaza where tens of thousands of Palestinians had fled … Continue reading →

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NATO’s Washington Summit

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

July 15, 2024 In a post two weeks ago, I said that an assessment of NATO’s past 75 years must have two principal chapters: One on NATO’s performance in providing security for the territory of its members, under Article 5 … Continue reading →

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Türkiye’s Overlooked Gift to Israel

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

July 8, 2024 President Bashar al-Assad met with Alexander Lavrentiev, President Putin’s special envoy in late June. During their discussion, President al-Assad reportedly expressed Syria’s openness to all initiatives aimed at improving Syrian-Turkish relations, provided Ankara respects Syria’s sovereignty and … Continue reading →

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NATO’s 75th Anniversary

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

July 3, 2024 As the NATO Heads of State meetings start in Washington next week, many will look at the past and evaluate the Alliance’s performance in the past 75 years. In my view, such an assessment must have two … Continue reading →

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The Summit on Peace in Ukraine  

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

June 18, 2024 The Summit, organized by Switzerland, took place at Bürgenstock on June 15-16, 2024. The task of the meeting was to develop a common understanding of a path towards a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. In the … Continue reading →

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The War in Gaza to Continue

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

June 17, 2024 On May 31, President Biden announced that Israel has offered a comprehensive new proposal. He described the three-phase Israeli plan as a roadmap to an enduring ceasefire and the release of all hostages. He added that the … Continue reading →

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The Arduous Path to Peace in Ukraine

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

June 10, 2024 The past year has been a tough one for Ukraine. Its 2023 spring offensive failed. US military aid started coming after months of delay. Mobilization became unpopular in Ukrainian society. Children of Ukrainian migrants in Europe are … Continue reading →

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Israel’s Time of Troubles

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

May 27, 2024 The Hamas onslaught of October 7 has been described by many as a “shock” for Israel. In terms of its violence, indeed it was a shock, but considering the misery, subjugation, and deprivation in Gaza, next to … Continue reading →

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