An optimist's view on Ankara-Washington normalization

The ups and downs in Turkey-U.S. relations in the last two decades have generated a paradoxical situation for scholars and observers alike.

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An optimist's view on Ankara-Washington normalization
S-400s shape the direction of Turkey-US talks

S-400s shape the direction of Turkey-US talks

Ankara's confrontation with Washington on the delivery of the Russian-made S-400 air defense system has been one of Turkey's top foreign policy issues in the last several months.

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The Saudi-UAE alliance's risky ventures, which designate Iran as an archrival and Turkey as an adversary, makes them vulnerable to demands from the U.S.-Israel axis and undermine their international credibility

Turkey experienced a polarizing election period during the March 31 municipal elections. Controversies related to the polls and the consequences of the elections are not yet settled.

Turkish politics may move toward a more predictable path if the temperament of permanent crisis management ends and all the political actors behave more responsibly

Turkish and American officials are actively working to coordinate the status of eastern Syria after the withdrawal of American troops. President Donald Trump previously announced the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria.

Modern crises in the era of disunity

This week some unexpected developments have occurred in international politics which signaled the direction of change in the international system.

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Modern crises in the era of disunity
Daesh will continue to be a challenge

Daesh will continue to be a challenge

American President Donald Trump is getting ready to declare the "victory" of the anti-Daesh coalition in Syria and Iraq.

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The Warsaw Ministerial to Promote a Future of Peace and Security in the Middle East, held on Feb. 13-14, was hosted by the U.S. Department of State and the Polish Foreign Ministry.

At a time when Turkey and Greece have had significant disagreements, Tsipras' meeting with Erdoğan can be considered a confidence-building step

Turkish authorities are determined to find a sustainable solution to the problem created by the presence of the People's Protection Units (YPG) in northern Syria before the war-torn country reaches a permanent political solution.

The United States has been following unsteady Middle East policies, especially in the Syrian crisis.

To evaluate the position of Turkey in the regional and global context, I will, first of all, briefly define emerging economy and emerging power.

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to bring home thousands of American troops triggered a new rebalancing in Syria and the Middle East.

The U.S.' withdrawal from Syria is a significant step that will influence the future of the Syrian crisis.

The future of the YPG is the top priority for Ankara since the beginning; therefore, unless the U.S. stops challenging Turkey on this matter, their bilateral relations can never get back on track

The Middle East is at risk in confronting a major systematic change as regional countries cannot remain safe amid domestic and external conflicts

Ankara will never allow the YPG, or whatever the Americans intend to call it in the future, to represent Syrian Kurds at the negotiating table

The escalating violence in French media continues to worsen every day. I am surprised that my fellow citizens are encouraging a possible civil war in France with calmness and serenity, as if it were a normal scenario we should anticipate in the short or long term.

Turkey and Germany need each other more than ever to address and manage common threats such as trade wars, migration issues and security strategies, to name but a few pressing issues

If Ankara and Berlin can overcome the challenges of recent years, a new strategic partnership could be in the making