Foreign Policy in 2011
Turkish foreign policy has entered a new phase, and it is highly possible that this phase will prove to be a breaking point.
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Egypt between Post-Mubarak and the Old Order
Egypt has to confront military tutelage, economic crisis, regional order and international dynamics all while learning the particulars of democratic political competition.
MoreThe new paradigm in relations seems to be working so far in critical issue areas, including Syria and NATO’s missile shield.
If we are to talk about a model, it must be the Camp David model which was imposed in our region for decades. It is a model that captured people’s will and gave it to dictators by force.
Conspiracy theories are instruments of creative thinking. Yet, there is a huge difference between creative thinking and insisting on selective facts that only align with a theory.
In the wake of the Arab League’s embargo against Syria, a new period is ahead for the Baathist regime.
Zero Problems and Problems
It is politically, economically and historically impossible for Turkey to abandon its zero problems with neighbors policy no matter what happens in Syria.
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Future of Arab Spring and Turkey
Turkey is so involved in developments in the Middle East that it cannot be a mere spectator to what is currently taking place.
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Turkey has refreshed its social and historical memory of each and every country that experienced change and revolution.
Relations with the region have been multi-faceted, encompassing diplomatic, economic and civil society dimensions since 2002.
It would be misleading to interpret the changes in the Arab world as isolated developments taking place in each and every country.
The withdrawal seemed to be an achievement of the Palestinians and a positive step towards peace by the Israelis.
