Tag Archives: Turkish foreign policy

President Trump and the Ukraine Conflict

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

November 18, 2024 On December 25, 1991, Mikhail Gorbachev resigned, leaving the stage to Boris Yeltsin as the President of Russia. The Soviet Union became history.

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President Trump and the Middle East

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

November 13, 2024 The stunning comeback of Mr. Trump as President-elect has triggered speculation about the future of US foreign policy, particularly regarding the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. The latter’s past decade might offer some clues into … 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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Gaza’s Destruction Continues

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

October 31, 2024 On October 1, Iran fired 200 missiles at Israel. There was no clarity regarding the full scope of the damage to Israeli military bases. It was generally agreed that Iran was “more successful” in evading Israel’s defenses … 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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Ukraine’s Victory Plan

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

October 21, 2024 On September 26, 2024, Presidents Biden and Zelensky met in Washington. The latter presented to his host, Ukraine’s plan to achieve “victory over Russia” and President Biden reaffirmed his determination to provide Kyiv with the support it … Continue reading →

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The West in Disarray

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

October 14, 2024 The November 5, US presidential election is only three weeks away. On January 20, 2025, the new US president will take office. Thus there will be a six-week period of transition. Then the new president will form … Continue reading →

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Foreshocks of a Bigger Middle East Earthquake?

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

October 6, 2024 Tomorrow will mark the first anniversary of the Hamas the Hamas onslaught of October 7 that left 1,200 Israelis dead. Since then Israel has been fighting its longest war. With nearly 42,000 dead and almost 100,000 wounded, … Continue reading →

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Türkiye Must Have a Foreign Policy Review

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

October 3, 2024 Ankara’s foreign policy of the past fifteen years is a story of extreme rhetoric, defiance, and inconsistencies. Every country can make reasonable adjustments to its foreign policy. But if U-turns become a pattern, this signals a lack … Continue reading →

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Escalation in the Middle East

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

September 30, 2024 Last week, world leaders, though not all, gathered in New York to engage in the annual high-level General Assembly debate to “explore solutions to intertwined global challenges to advance peace, security, and sustainable development” to use the … Continue reading →

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