Politics of Credit Ratings

Credit ratings might be an essentially political act but Turkey's economic fundamentals and political capacity are robust enough to withstand such pressures.

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Politics of Credit Ratings
What If That War Comes To Your Doorstep

What If That War Comes To Your Doorstep

One of the most important dynamics shaping modernity in the 21st century is the continuation of threats and the asymmetry of experienced conflicts

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The issues of Syria, the YPG, and the Gulen case will be the most challenging disagreements to resolve for the new administration in its relations with Turkey.

Focus mustly not on the ideological, but the practical benefits of keeping Washington on the agenda

In response to the Obama administration's actions, Turks continue to increase the number of their own 'local partners' in the fight against Daesh.

Erdoğan stepped on U.S. soil with refreshed confidence of a democratic leader enjoying unwavering political and social support after a heinous coup attempt

What is happening to the United Nations Order?

Turkey is working to make the U.N. meaningful and functional despite obstructions. And it should continue in its efforts.

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What is happening to the United Nations Order
Next US President Must Make Peace with Turkey

Next US President Must Make Peace with Turkey

The next president should correct President Obama's mistakes and reach out to traditional U.S. allies in the region by enforcing a safe zone in northern Syria

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At this critical juncture, instead of debating who needs whom more, the next administration should focus on how to reclaim the strategic partnership and working relationship with an important ally

What the U.S. is going to leave behind after the end of the conflict in Syria is a branch of the PKK terrorist group that controls vast lands to the south of Turkey's border

Turkish state is not only fighting against the PKK terrorists on the ground but also fighting against any institutions that have organic link with the terror group

Syrian regime is a regime that uses multilateral meetings and initiatives to gain time and build more capacity to continue to follow its policies of destruction

Ankara is firmly back in action as an emerging power acting proactively in regional and global matters

The SETA Foundation is especially sensitive on the issue of Syrians’ education and in this study aims to contribute to developing a road map on Syrians’ education and to work against the creation of lost generations.

Operation Euphrates Shield has mobilized the Syria equation again and accelerated the political process. It also came to light that the quelling of the July 15 coup attempt intensified Turkey's counter-terror activities both in Syria and Northern Iraq

Today, the PKK is working to create a civil war in Turkey to secure its presence not only in Turkey but also in Syria

U.S. presidential candidates should note what was discussed in the meeting between Turkish and U.S. leaders at the G20 summit. They may soon desire better relations with Turkey