The U.S. Establishment's Dislike of Trump's Russian Policies
The resignation of Flynn was an apparent example of the establishment's dissatisfaction with Trump's Russian policies. Yet, U.S.-Russian relations, which have a huge impact on global politics, must not be a topic in U.S. daily politics
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The Meaning of Ankara's Gulf Visit
Turkey wanted to strengthen bilateral relations and increase trade volumes with Gulf nations against the backdrop of global chaos
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Turkey's decision to extend its existing offensive in Syria is quite audacious, but it has no choice other than to assume its active role in the Syrian civil war, which is the root cause of many problems in the Middle East
In the Middle East, the Trump administration wants to defeat Daesh in the short run and then focus on containing Tehran's regional hegemony
To make the region stronger and politically more powerful, Turkey and the Gulf states should shoulder the responsibility and start taking steps to develop a close mutual cooperation
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar could be leading forces for such a strong alliance.
Turkey Heads to Referendum in April and Current Debates
A presidential system was one of the most frequently offered alternatives to fix the ills of the current state of affairs.
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Categorically Rejecting 'Islamist Terrorism'
There is a message for all in President Erdoğan's criticism of Chancellor Merkel's use of the phrase ‘Islamist terror,' as Muslims are the real victims of the terrorism
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From the first conversation between the two leaders, both sides expressed a willingness to improve relations and re-strategize the partnership.
Although Trump's phone call to Erdoğan and the CIA head's visit to Ankara are both concrete steps, they are unfortunately inadequate to normalize Turkey-U.S. ties; Trump still has a lot to do
The phone call between presidents Erdoğan and Trump was the warmest development in Turkey-U.S. relations since Obama's cold calls in past years. However, now, Turkish people need to focus on rational interests and diplomacy rather than act based on feelings
Mr. Erdoğan's reaction to his guest's references to "Islamist terrorism" provided valuable insights into their conversation
