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[ANALYSIS] Why hasn’t Turkey become a party to UNCLOS?

Fatih Yurtsever* The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), considered a “Constitution for Oceans,” is an international treaty that provides a...

[OPINION] Empty pots and soaring inflation disrupt Erdoğan’s rule

Türkmen Terzi Millions of Turks are facing growing uncertainty as the Turkish lira lost almost 50 percent of its value against the US dollar in...

[ANALYSIS] The case of Turkey and Germany in the eastern Mediterranean: How to use military power in foreign policy

Fatih Yurtsever* When used appropriately and at the right time, military power has the potential to affect the policies of states in the desired manner....

Turkey is prioritizing defense relations in its foreign policy approach to Africa

Türkmen Terzi Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosted the third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit in İstanbul Dec. 16-18 under the theme “Enhanced Partnership for Common...

[OPINION] Why is Erdoğan bowing before Egypt and Saudi Arabia?

Türkmen Terzi Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has in the last few weeks made several statements regarding the restoration of ties with Saudi Arabia, Egypt...

[Opinion] Malicious intent in Turkey’s omicron stance towards South Africa?

Türkmen Terzi South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in an address to the nation on Sunday evening expressed deep disappointment with the countries that had...

Interpol’s General Assembly in Turkey: Will the new management cause problems?

Ahmet Eren* The 89th General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) was held in Istanbul November 23-25, 2021. Before the meeting, there was...

[OPINION] Turkey’s dollar-rich ruling elites profit as lira plummets

Türkmen Terzi The Turkish lira plummeted to a record low on Tuesday, losing 15 percent of its value and exceeding 13 to the US dollar,...

[Opinion] Europe loves the armed Kurds, not their civilians

Türkmen Terzi During the last four decades, major EU countries have become the main supporters of armed Kurdish groups in Iran, Turkey, Iraq and Syria....

Former Turkish intel executive confirms abduction of operative

Cevheri Güven Ayhan Oran, a member of Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MİT), has been missing since November 2016. The agency has kept silent in the...

[Opinion] A battle of pride: Erdoğan and al-Assad in the ring for the final round

Türkmen Terzi Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been involved in backing jihadists in the Syrian civil war since 2011, while the Turkish army has...

[ANALYSIS] Will Erdoğan take a step back on the S-400s?

Fatih Yurtsever* President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had bilateral meetings with the US president as well as the Italian and French leaders while in Rome for...

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