The West must support Turkiye's Ukraine diplomacy
Russian invasion of Ukraine has mobilized NATO and the Western alliance, and it is finally creating a new conversation about the future of regional security arrangements
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The impact of Ukraine war on the Middle East
Although the Middle Eastern countries are not active parties to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the ongoing war will have repercussions on the region
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As a provider of security and stability, Turkey has the potential to become the balancing power in the Gulf region
The argument that Israel does not need to normalize its relations with Turkey, too, is quite weak. The Abraham Accords may have strengthened Tel Aviv’s hand, but a fresh nuclear deal between the United States and Iran stands to change the regional balance of power anew. In this sense, Israel would not want to be the last country to pursue normalization with Turkey.
The Gulf states undertook huge transformations in their foreign policy in 2021.
While it may be too early to make a precise prediction for the future, the prospect of normalization is promising and vital for the region. Eyes are now on the Armenian prime minister
Erdoğan’s Qatar visit and new Gulf balances
Erdoğan’s visit to Qatar’s capital took place in the wake of three major developments.
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The UAE crown prince's visit has nudged progress to further decrease crises in the Middle East while also cementing bilateral relations
Turkey has never pursued a policy that involved meddling in the internal affairs of any country or attacking them. Nor did it hesitate to use its political and military might, in legitimate ways, to ensure its national security. Let us keep in mind that a fresh and rational reassessment of national interests could make tensions between states go away.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) visited Turkey on Wednesday, concluding 10 agreements on energy, environment, finance and trade. That move was hailed as a “new chapter” in bilateral relations.
On the eve of the meeting between Erdoğan and MBZ, questions about possible issues that may be discussed and the meeting’s impact on bilateral and regional affairs have been discussed in media debates. Given that, experts in the field have contemplated these questions and have provided their opinions regarding the meeting.
The idea of forming a new mechanism sounds logical for the NATO allies to thaw their frozen friendship
Experts share their opinions for a better understanding of Iraq’s election results, its outcomes and the future implications.
In today's global and regional developments, the Western world's otherizing and alienating of Turkey is nothing but an ideological blindness
On October 31, 2021, during the G20 Summit in Rome, President Erdoğan is going to meet with U.S. President Biden. This will be their second meeting in a couple of months after Biden came to the White House.
With its regional mindset and strategy, there is now a way for Tehran to be productive in the South Caucasus
This summer issue of Insight Turkey aims to highlight the recent developments and challenges in the Middle East, specifically on Palesitinian-Israeli impasse, Iranian elections, and Turkey’s foreign policy and increasing influence in the region, with a rich frame including three commentaries and six research articles.
Afghanistan turned out to be an area of cooperation between Ankara and Washington, as U.S. policymakers began to describe Turkey as 'an invaluable partner in the region' – instead of 'our so-called ally.'
The main oppositions makes another miscalculation in hoping to win votes by talking about Atatürk
The United States and the European Union do not share the same views on Afghanistan. In the midst of a new crisis, Europe needs more autonomous foreign policy planning and implementation
