Tag Archives: Turkish foreign policy

The Two-State Solution Remains an Illusion

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

July 28, 2025 Last Tuesday, July 22, Mr. Jean-Noël Barrot, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in response to a question about his “virulent earlier reaction to the new ground offensive in Gaza”, said that France utterly condemns it … Continue reading →

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The Future of Iran’s Nuclear Program

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

July 14, 2025 The Twelve-Day War and Operation Midnight Hammer have cast a shadow of uncertainty over the Middle East, raising questions about the pathway of Iran’s nuclear program. Of particular interest is how the US and Israel, the two … Continue reading →

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No Swift Solutions to Current Conflicts

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

July 9, 2025 On February 28, 2025, the world witnessed an unprecedented public confrontation between President Trump and  President Zelensky at the Oval Office, where the former and Vice President Vance castigated their guest for not being grateful for US … Continue reading →

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Iran Closer to Defeat

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

June 25, 2025 On July 18, 2015, the JCPoA was signed between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany. The intention to engage Iran had already been made clear by President Obama in his … Continue reading →

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A Brief Look at Middle East’s Recent History

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

June 19, 2025 For decades, the Middle East landscape has been shaped by wars, major power competition, landmark peace treaties among regional adversaries that unfortunately failed to embrace the broader region, and external military interventions.  Its history has been marked … Continue reading →

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Facts as Opposed to Public Discourse

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

June 2, 2025 In recent weeks, there have been more references to growing international criticism of the IDF’s Gaza operations and mounting pressure on Israel. President Macron, in a speech opening a security forum in Singapore last week, said that … Continue reading →

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The Long Call

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

May 26, 2025 Following his two-hour-long telephone call with President Putin on May 19, President Trump claimed that his conversation with the Russian leader went very well and that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to start negotiations toward a ceasefire … Continue reading →

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A Frenetic Week

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

May 19, 2025 Last week, the world focused on President Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and the Russia-Ukraine “peace talks”, and the rising death toll in Gaza. Looking at the welcome extended to Mr. Trump and the … Continue reading →

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Days of Gloom in Türkiye

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

May 12, 2025 The world is going through a period of conflict and uncertainty. Where does Türkiye stand? What is Ankara’s relationship with its allies, traditional partners, regional countries, and neighbors?

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Trump’s First Hundred Days and Türkiye

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

May 5, 2025 At the end of President Trump’s first 100 days in office, the US and world media published assessments of the past three months. The International Crisis Group, in a commentary titled “Trump’s Turbulent First 100 Days: Views … Continue reading →

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