New energy in Turkey-US ties

The question of sanctions could be a good way for Turkey and the U.S. to start repairing fractured relations amid the new dynamic

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New energy in Turkey-US ties
Why is the Turkish opposition against Ankara's normalization

Why is the Turkish opposition against Ankara's normalization?

The Turkish government's new diplomatic initiative with its regional and global partners is based on logic, while the opposition still has no idea why it rejects the process

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The new phase in Turkey's ties with the African continent is beyond a mere economic project, and offers a great future for both sides based on mutual gains

As a provider of security and stability, Turkey has the potential to become the balancing power in the Gulf region

In the light of today's cumulative security challenges, Ankara is likely to give normalization processes with its counterparts more chance

The Gulf states undertook huge transformations in their foreign policy in 2021.

Window of opportunity in the Caucasus

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

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Window of opportunity in the Caucasus
Turkmenistan visit and Turkic world's search for integration

Turkmenistan visit and Turkic world's search for integration

President Erdoğan's recent visit to Turkmenistan provides significant clues about the Turkic world's goals and perspectives

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In the post-pandemic order, Ankara seeks to explore new opportunities and find ways to reduce regional tensions

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.

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.

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.'

Turkey has been enjoying good relations with three Gulf states – Qatar, Oman and Kuwait – for decades. However, Turkey’s relations with the other three members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Saudi Arabia – worsened due to their conflicting perspectives toward the Arab insurgencies.

All actors that want a democratic political system in Libya must bridge their differences and focus on strengthening the legitimacy of the election process

Tunisia's young and fragile democracy was shaken by this populist coup. What happens next boils down to defending oneself and democracy through peaceful means

Tunisian President Kais Saied's dismissal of the country's prime minister was interpreted as a coup. The only way this process will not progress is if Saied gives constitutional power to the parliament

The dissolution that started with the exclusion of Qatar from the GCC now continues with the division between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The crisis is thought to be causing extensive recalibration and reorganization in the region

The Turkish opposition’s xenophobic approach towards Qatari investors is the pure reflection of their hostility against the government