Rift in the trans-Atlantic alliance is growing
The reelection of Donald Trump as the president of the United States has caused great concern in European countries, which largely supported former President Joe Biden's campaign. Trump’s most recent unilateral and interventionist political discourse has increased tension between the U.S. and its long-time trans-Atlantic allies. It is unclear how relations between the U.S. and Europe will shape up. As of today, bilateral relations, which are in a transitional phase, are being put to the test.
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Fidan’s Visit to Washington and Türkiye’s Strategic Autonomy
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s visit to Washington took place at a pivotal moment when the U.S. is redefining its foreign policy priorities.
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The recent transformation of Europe’s security architecture has reemphasized the traditional security dimension in Turkish-European relations. The European security and defense architecture is facing one of the most significant turning points and challenges of the post-Cold War European geopolitical order.
The heated debate between the United States and its trans-Atlantic allies reached a peak when U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. stake in Ukraine’s economy is “a better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that has not fought a war in 30 or 40 years.” Although Vance later stated that he did not “even mention the U.K. or France,” his earlier comments had already drawn reactions in London and Paris; particularly, veterans in the United Kingdom accused him of being disrespectful to the memories of hundreds of U.K. troops who died alongside the U.S. forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Recently, many politicians and academics have been discussing the current status of the world system and its future. While some claim that the Western, read American, hegemony has come to an end, others claim that the United States has been trying to reclaim global hegemony.
The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), spearheaded by Germany, emerged in response to escalating missile threats, particularly from Russia, following Moscow’s aggressive actions in Ukraine
Can lasting peace be achieved in Ukraine?
Donald Trump’s remarks on his call with Russian President Vladimir Putin completely upend the official US narrative on the Ukraine war. Since Russia’s invasion, Washington has led Europe and NATO in isolating Moscow. But with Trump’s return, the US is not only abandoning that strategy—it appears willing to concede to Putin’s demands before negotiations even begin.
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European Sky Shield Initiative: Strengthening European defense with Türkiye
The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), spearheaded by Germany, represents a transformative effort in the realm of European defense, aiming to create an integrated and effective missile defense system. Launched in October 2022 in response to escalating security threats, particularly from Russia, the ESSI seeks to bolster NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense System (NATINAMDS). While its strategic imperatives and geopolitical ramifications are widely acknowledged, the initiative is also marred by technical, political and financial challenges. Türkiye’s recent participation enhances the initiative by adding strategic depth, creating new opportunities and fostering greater collaboration.
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Relations between Türkiye and Greece have been overshadowed by unsolved bilateral problems, especially the Aegean Sea tension and the Cyprus issue, since the 1950s. In addition, disputes in the Eastern Mediterranean have been added more recently, making it even more difficult to keep relations between the two countries free of tensions and crises.
Donald Trump has made a fast start to his second term as the president of the U.S., the strongest state in the world. Naturally, not only Americans but also the world's states and nations immediately reacted to this government change. One day after the inauguration of Trump, the leaders of the two rival countries, namely Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, held a virtual meeting.
