Tag Archives: Ukraine

Peace in the Middle East?

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

January 7, 2026 With the US attack on Venezuela, Gaza and Ukraine have moved down the global agenda. Previously, there was a seesaw relationship between the two. When violence or “peace efforts” in one attracted attention, the other faded into … Continue reading →

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UNGA 80 and Türkiye’s Agenda

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

September 22, 2025 This morning, the UN General Assembly begins its “High-level Week 2025” with a meeting to mark the 80th anniversary of the UN. Later in the day, the UN will resume the High-Level International Conference for the “Peaceful … Continue reading →

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President Trump’s Fifty-Day “Ultimatum”

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

July 21, 2025 After six months in office in his second term, the world has become accustomed to President Trump’s surprising changes of direction. Thus, his recent turnabout on the war in Ukraine and his relationship with President Putin, following … Continue reading →

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Russia’s Likely Response to the Ukrainian Drone Attack

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

June 6, 2025 In recent years, as military technologies have advanced, drones have become a crucial tool in modern warfare. Ukraine’s recent drone attacks against Russian strategic targets illustrate this shift. Ukraine has increasingly used drone warfare to target critical … Continue reading →

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Ukraine Peace: A Challenge for Transatlantic Relations

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

March 10, 2025 On February 19, 2021, President Biden addressed the Virtual Munich Security Conference. He declared, “America is back.” Last week, President Trump delivered his State of the Union address before Congress. He started his remarks with the following: … Continue reading →

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Realignment in the West?

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

March 3, 2025 For centuries Europe remained the world’s main battleground. The casualties of the two world wars within four decades dwarfed the losses and devastation of past conflicts.  And as the Second World War ended, the Iron Curtain descended … Continue reading →

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The West in Turmoil

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

February 17, 2025 President Trump’s barrage of proposals and statements by senior US officials on peace in the Middle East and Ukraine have surprised European partners, triggering confusion and uncertainty. Last Friday, Vice-President Vance chastised European leaders for failing to … Continue reading →

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The West, Neither at War nor at Peace

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Ali Tuygan

December 4, 2023 On November 29, the statement issued by the NATO-Ukraine Council at the level of Foreign Ministers said that allies remain steadfast in their commitment to further step up political and practical support to Ukraine as it continues … Continue reading →

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The Rising Cost of the Lack of Strategic Dialogue

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Ali Tuygan

August 15, 2022 In another ten days, it will be six months since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The news of the war no longer makes the headlines. Because it only takes time for the most unexpected, for … Continue reading →

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Balance Sheet of the Past Week

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Ali Tuygan

July 25, 2022 The Presidents of Iran, Russia, and Türkiye met in the Astana format on July 19, 2022. President Erdogan went to Tehran to secure the understanding of his partners for a military operation against the PKK/YPG in Syria … Continue reading →

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