When bilateral relations depend on common sense
Ankara and Washington should immediately determine a new road map based on mutual interests in order to save their damaged ties
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Cautious optimism for Turkey-US partnership
Turkey's response to the U.S. sanctions against two of its Cabinet ministers has been decisive, yet reasonable. Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu met with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Singapore last week to convey the message that Washington's threats were unacceptable.
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Washington is aware of the fact that threatening the rule of law and sovereignty of Turkey will not be accepted from Ankara and such a move will be counterproductive for the release of pastor Brunson
Turkish and U.S. officials need to find ways to stop the ongoing crisis from deepening and prevent the years-long strategic partnership from completely collapsing
The above-mentioned sanctions marked the beginning of a new era in Turkey-U.S. relations..
President Trump is not concerned about the interests, expectations and concerns of other states, and it is no surprise that he has declared most of the U.S. partners as enemies
The world of alternatives
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's participation in the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa last week was significant for Turkey's search for a new direction.
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The evangelical burden and the destructiveness of threats
Last week, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan traveled to South Africa to attend the 2018 BRICS summit along with a group of journalists, including myself.
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Turkey's opposition parties have no choice but to engage questions about identity, ideology and policy development, and to find ways to genuinely connect with the people
US threats to impose sanctions 'counterproductive and could erase any progress' in two countries' relations, say experts
Emerging powerhouses need objective institution against Western-based agencies' political decisions, says economic expert
The 10th Summit of the BRICS countries began in Johannesburg, South Africa on July 25. The group includes five emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The BRICS countries comprise 40 percent of the world's population.
After its foundation in October 2017, the Good Party (İP) has already faced multiple serious crises in the political arena.
The Iraqi government must behave responsibly and take non-violent measures to overcome its ongoing problems; otherwise, the current protests may lead to political turmoil soon
Almost every U.S. president has promised, wished or dreamed of revising and recalibrating Washington's relations with Moscow; however, after entering office and attempting to change the trajectory of the bilateral ties, they quickly discover that the task is easier said than done.
The war of words between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani, entered a new stage, as Iran's president, commonly known as a moderate reformist, moved closer to hardliners such as Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and General Qasem Suleimani.
The dispute over the charges against Pastor Brunson is just the top of the iceberg in the deepening crisis between Ankara and Washington
The Helsinki summit between presidents Trump and Putin reaffirmed that Russia, not the United States, is the top dog in Syria
Coup attempt was a lesson for Turkey and no group will be able to repeat it, says vice-chair of Turkey's ruling party
Coup attempt was a lesson for Turkey and no group will be able to repeat it, says vice-chair of Turkey's ruling party
Two years have passed since the attempted coup of July 15, which was a serious attack on Turkey's state, society and democracy.
