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Türkiye’s Trade With Middle East and Gulf Countries Rebound from 2022-10-18T14:34:16
Over the past year, Türkiye and several Arab states saw their relations rapidly improve, ending years of animosity and mistrust. Back in 2017, Türkiye backed Qatar against a Saudi-led blockade tha...
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Belarus Sanctioned For Its Role in Russia’s Attack On Ukraine from 2022-03-04T14:38:49
As Russian troops move closer to the Ukrainian capital Kiev, the US, EU and the UK are implementing a new package of sanctions on Russia and its close ally Belarus. The eastern European country has...
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Ukraine Uses Turkish-made Drones to Hit Russian Targets from 2022-03-01T17:02:07
Scenes of destroyed Russian tanks and a Ukrainian population vowing to fight on, has mobilized the world against Moscow. Russia's president Vladimir Putin is finding his country increasingly isolat...
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International Pressure Ramps Up Against Vladimir Putin from 2022-03-01T15:37:49
More than 300 civilians, including several children, have been killed since Russia’s attack on Ukraine began on Thursday, according to the Ukrainian health ministry. The UN says more than 100,000 ...
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Russia Deploys Troops to Breakaway Regions in Eastern Ukraine from 2022-02-22T16:34:55
In a major escalation, Russia's President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, which he officially recognised as independent. Putin called the deployment a ...
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How Have Türkiye’s Ties With NATO Evolved Since Joining 70 Years Ago? from 2022-02-18T16:39:08
1952 was a crucial turning point for Türkiye. The country was fighting alongside the US in the Korean War and it was also the year it joined the NATO military alliance. One of its earliest members...
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How Is Türkiye’s Engagement With Africa Different From China and the West? from 2022-02-18T16:38:23
2021 was an important year for Türkiye's relations with Africa. President Erdogan visited several countries on the continent, and he hosted a partnership summit with African leaders in Istanbul, to...
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Will Iraq’s Political Paralysis Embolden Terror Groups in the Region? from 2022-02-15T15:50:24
It's been 4 months since Iraqis voted in parliamentary elections. But the country remains politically paralyzed. A government has yet to form, with political parties deadlocked over who will hold ...
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Türkiye, UAE Sign Multiple Agreements During President Erdogan’s Visit from 2022-02-15T15:49:58
After years of strained ties, Türkiye and the UAE have seen relations improve dramatically over the past several months. And that was on full display on Monday, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a...
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What’s Fuelling the Rising Violence in Balochistan? from 2022-02-11T17:29:26
One consequence of the US's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan has been the poor security along its borders. Overwhelmed with keeping its grip on power, the Taliban have done little to stop milit...
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Can Türkiye’s Tourism Industry Top Last Year’s Strong Numbers? from 2022-02-11T17:09:07
Nearly 30 million people visited Türkiye last year, a sharp increase from 2020 but still far from pre-pandemic levels. Revenues doubled from the previous year, hitting twenty-four and a half billio...
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Turkiye Set to Roll Out Several New Defence Projects In 2022 from 2022-02-08T16:28:33
2021 was a turning point for Turkiye's defence industry. Several hundred projects were in development, covering new combat drones, aircraft and naval ships. And it was a record year for exports, wi...
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Turkiye’s ‘Goodness Train’ Arrives in Afghanistan With Much-needed Aid from 2022-02-08T16:23:43
In late January, a train loaded with several hundred tons of aid left Ankara for Afghanistan. Dubbed the 'Goodness train', it travelled more than 4,000 kilometres through Iran and Turkmenistan, be...
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Turkiye to Help Lebanon to Rebuild Beirut Port from 2022-02-04T21:10:27
The blast at Beirut’s port crippled Lebanon's ability to trade, worsening an economic crisis scarred by protests and a crumbling currency. A year and half later Lebanon is still trying to rebuild, ...
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Turkiye Pledges to Help Rebuild Beirut’s Port from 2022-02-04T16:24:12
In August 2020, one of Lebanon's most important lifelines to the outside world, was destroyed in an explosion. The blast at Beirut port crippled Lebanon's ability to trade, worsening an economic cr...
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Turkiye Offers to Mediate Ukraine-Russia Crisis from 2022-02-04T16:11:33
For months, a Russian troop build up along Ukraine's border, raised fears of a wider conflict in Eastern Europe. Countless meetings between NATO, American and Russian officials were held but showed...
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Us President Hosts Qatar's Emir at the White House from 2022-02-01T17:10:23
US President Joe Biden has met Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. He's the first Gulf leader to visit Washington since Biden took office. Discussions between the two have focused on inves...
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Biden to Designate Qatar a Major non-NATO Ally from 2022-02-01T16:38:34
Biden promised to make Qatar a major non-Nato ally of the US as he met with Qatar's Emir' Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani at the white house. Qatar, as one of the largest supplier of liquefied natu...
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Are French Policies in Africa Failing? from 2022-01-28T15:55:53
The Sahel region was shaken last week by both an attack on a French military base in Mali, and a coup in neighboring Burkina Faso. Is France losing its influence in the region? Strait Talk's Hadya...
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Putin Accepts Offer to Visit Turkiye to Discuss Ukraine Tensions from 2022-01-28T15:29:52
Europe remains on edge as fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine continue to grow. But in a possible shift, Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an offer from his Turkish counterpart Recep...
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Anti-French Sentiment on the Rise in the Sahel Region from 2022-01-28T15:27:09
The Sahel region was rocked last week by both an attack on a French military base in Mali, and a coup in neighboring Burkina Faso. Both countries are home to thousands of French troops that have be...
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Iran, China and Russia Hold Naval Drills from 2022-01-26T19:54:08
Russia, China and Iran conducted naval drills in the northern Indian Ocean, not far from the world's energy choke point, the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. Although it wasn't the first maritime exerci...
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Turkiye and El Salvador Strengthening Relations from 2022-01-26T16:39:10
Despite being a world apart, Latin America and Turkiye are looking to deepen their connections. And that was on full display during the first visit by a Salvadoran president to Ankara. After signin...
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Houthi Rebels Target Heart of the Gulf from 2022-01-21T17:31:20
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels hit the capital of the United Arab Emirates with missiles and drones on Monday. The strikes caused several casualties, prompting the US, UN and regional countries to al...
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How Can Turkey and Serbia Work Together to De-escalate Tensions in the Balkans? from 2022-01-21T17:23:58
Turkish President Erdogan and his Serbian counterpart Vucic met in Ankara on Tuesday. After signing multiple agreements covering education, trade and tourism, the two leaders stressed the need to d...
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Is the EastMed Gas Pipeline Project a Failure? from 2022-01-18T15:05:36
The US signalled that it will not back the EastMed pipeline which planned to carry 10 billion cubic meters of gas every year from the eastern Mediterranean to Europe. The project was expected to be...
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Are Turkiye and Armenia at a Turning Point in Restoring Relations? from 2022-01-18T15:02:11
After more than a decade since their last meeting, Turkiye and Armenia held their first round of talks in Moscow. Although no breakthroughs were achieved, both sides agreed to hold future negotiati...
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Why is Ankara Joining the Metaverse? from 2022-01-18T10:49:07
Last week, the mayor of Ankara announced plans to take part in a test programme that will enable users to virtually visit the capital city of Turkiye. As major tech leaders are calling the metavers...
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Are Russia and NATO Headed on a Collision Course Over Ukraine? from 2022-01-14T14:46:42
Tensions between Ukraine and Russia are raising fears of a wider conflict. For weeks, a massive Russian troop build up along its border with Ukraine has alarmed NATO. Though Russia says it has no i...
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Five Months On: Is the Taliban Keeping Its Promises? from 2022-01-11T17:42:49
It's been five months since the collapse of the Ashraf Ghani-led government in Afghanistan and the subsequent takeover of the Taliban. The group made several promises that it has learned from its p...
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Will the Middle East Get Caught Up in US-China Tensions? from 2022-01-11T15:37:26
As the United States reduces its footprint in the Middle East to focus more on the Asia Pacific, China is boosting its ties with energy rich Gulf states. And that’s put many Arab countries in a tig...
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What's Behind the Civil Discontent in Kazakhstan? from 2022-01-07T14:39:40
Violent protests in Kazakhstan have rocked the nation and forced its government to resign. Failed attempts by the country's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to calm tensions have resulted in Russia ...
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What Will It Take for Europe to Address Islamophobia? from 2022-01-07T14:30:17
A new report has revealed that prejudice against Muslims in Europe is on the rise. The 2020 European Islamophobia Report focussed on key fields such as employment, education, media, and politics. I...
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Military Aggression on Europe's Eastern Front from 2022-01-04T15:33:34
Washington and NATO are on high alert following the buildup of Russian troops on Europe's eastern front. During a phone call between the US and Russian leaders, Joe Biden threatened Moscow with san...
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Remarkable Growth on Renewable Energy Production in Turkiye from 2022-01-04T15:24:38
With climate change concerns on the rise, Turkiye has taken drastic steps towards diversifying its energy resources. So much so, that over half of the country's electricity is now generated through...
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Turkiye and Armenia Move Towards Mending Regional Relations from 2021-12-28T14:50:41
Following more than a century of fragile relations, Turkiye and Armenia seem eager to move past their differences. Earlier this month the two countries appointed special envoys and resumed flight o...
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Where's Libya Headed? from 2021-12-28T14:47:45
The failure of Libya's parliamentary committee to set a new date for the country's election has dimmed hopes of a fresh start for the war-stricken country. The postponement of the vote was due to o...
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Turkiye and the Arab World Move Towards Mending Ties from 2021-12-24T15:50:19
This past year, Turkiye and its former Gulf rivals have gradually moved towards improving relations. The first such step was witnessed during a visit by the United Arab Emirates' de-facto ruler, Cr...
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What’s Behind the Major Hike in Weapons Sales? from 2021-12-21T14:59:13
Not even a global pandemic or the consequent economic collapse could put a brake on global weapons expenditure. In fact, a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute suggests th...
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Turkiye-Africa Partnership Summit: What’s in It for Ankara and Its African Partners? from 2021-12-21T14:56:56
The third Turkiye-Africa summit took place in Istanbul and was described as an “Enhanced Partnership for Common Development and Prosperity”. Its objectives were to enhance co-operation and focus on...
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Erdogan, African Leaders Agree on a Future of Mutual Prosperity from 2021-12-21T14:23:18
The third Turkiye-Africa Summit wrapped up in Istanbul last week. It was aimed at boosting co-operation between Ankara and its African partners in areas ranging from security, to health, agricultur...
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Can Ankara and Washington Mend Ties? from 2021-12-17T14:23:20
2021 has been a turbulent year for Turkiye-US relations. Ankara's purchase of the Russian-made S400 missile defence system and Washington's continued support for YPG/PKK terrorists in Syria remain ...
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Turkiye and the US Remain at Odds Over a Host of Issues from 2021-12-17T14:17:39
Following a year of continued tensions between Ankara and Washington over everything from defence equipment, to geopolitics and terrorism, are both sides equally committed to mending relations? And...
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Middle East Suffers Through Worst Drought in Decades from 2021-12-14T14:49:27
At least four billion people globally are facing severe water scarcity for at least one month each year, according to UNICEF. The Middle East is a reflection of this wider global problem. Reduced r...
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The Most Severe Dry Spell in the Middle East in 900 Years from 2021-12-14T14:46:45
The Middle East is experiencing its most severe dry spell in 900 years. But it's the mismanagement and conflict over shared water resources that's further fuelling the crisis, leaving a devastating...
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Ankara Sets Ambitious Technology Goals for 2023 from 2021-12-14T14:41:25
To mark the centenary of the founding of the Turkish Republic in 2023, Ankara has set itself ambitious digital innovation goals. Its so-called Vision 2023 includes everything from the creation of z...
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Turkey and Qatar Move to Expand Relations in Different Areas from 2021-12-10T16:39:36
President Erdogan's two-day visit to Doha has yielded numerous deals between Turkey and Qatar. The signing of dozens of bilateral accords in different areas is a testament to a growing partnership ...
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Turkey, Qatar Strengthen Co-operation With 15 New Agreements from 2021-12-10T16:32:26
Turkey and Qatar have signed dozens of bilateral agreements, boosting trade and investment between the two countries in areas ranging from development and health to media, diplomacy and disaster ma...
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Turkey's New Economic Model from 2021-12-10T16:03:04
For two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global economy in ways not seen in since the great depression. Supply chains have been upended, lockdowns and travel restrictions have bankrup...
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Can Turkey and Iran Work Together to Tackle Regional Challenges? from 2021-12-07T17:56:44
Dating back centuries, relations between Turkey and Iran have seen their ups and downs. But a recent meeting between Turkish President Erdogan and his Iranian counterpart Raisi in Turkmenistan's ca...
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The Socioeconomic Costs of the Pandemic from 2021-12-07T17:54:08
Two years after the first case of COVID-19 was discovered, the world is still gripped by the pandemic. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies have released a new repor...
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COVID-19's Disproportionate Effect on Vulnerable Groups from 2021-12-07T16:50:55
Two years since the first case of COVID-19 was detected in China, there have been more than five million deaths around the world. A recent report by the International Federation of Red Cross and Re...
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Can the World Contain the New Omicron Variant? from 2021-12-03T16:53:20
It's been two years since the emergence of COVID-19 and the world is still struggling to contain it. And now scientists in South Africa have identified a new variant called Omicron. Many suspect it...
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Does Turkey Need an Aircraft Carrier? from 2021-12-03T16:28:37
Turkey's defence industry is building an aircraft carrier-like naval assault ship, that will be capable of fielding attack helicopters and combat drones. The TCG Anadolu assault ship is part of Tur...
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Russian Troop Build-up on Ukraine's Border Alarms US, Europe from 2021-11-30T15:34:21
The United States and Europe are concerned about Russia's troop build-up along its border with Ukraine. While Moscow has dismissed the West's concerns calling them alarmist, NATO's Secretary Genera...
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Can Iran and World Powers Agree on Reviving the 2015 Nuclear Deal? from 2021-11-30T15:17:48
Six world powers are sitting down with Iran in Vienna in hopes of salvaging a nuclear deal first agreed upon in 2015, but was later scrapped by former US President Donald Trump in 2018. After a fiv...
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Israel Under Fire for Mass Surveillance of Palestinians from 2021-11-26T15:16:59
The Israeli military has come under increased criticism for abusing facial recognition technology. The country’s security forces have been accused of mass surveillance of Palestinians in the occupi...
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Turkey to Assist Qatar Police During 2022 World Cup from 2021-11-26T15:07:54
In less than a year, Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. But a country of just three million and with stadiums only a few kilometers apart from each other, the challenges of ensuring a smooth ...
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Israel Exposed for Creating Vast Database of Palestinians from 2021-11-26T14:52:17
Former Israeli soldiers exposed the scope of Israel’s mass surveillance of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Strait Talk’s Hadya Al Alawi reports on the country’s growing surveillance industry.
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Leaders of Turkey, UAE To Meet For First Time in Nearly a Decade from 2021-11-23T13:39:04
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed are set to meet for the first time in almost a decade. The last time they met, the Middle East and North A...
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Migrant Crisis on Poland-Belarus Border Shows No Signs of Easing from 2021-11-19T17:27:50
The migrant crisis on the border of Poland and Belarus is showing no signs of easing, where thousands of asylum seekers are trapped. Facing harsh weather conditions and border police, every day is ...
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Turkey's Foreign Ministry Says Massacre of Tripolitsa Cannot be Forgotten from 2021-11-19T16:47:29
200 years ago in 1821, thousands of Turks and Ottoman Jews were massacred at Tripolitsa – situated along modern day Greece's southern coast – as Greek militias fought the Ottoman Empire for indepen...
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Disputes Over Electoral Laws Overshadow Libya’s Upcoming Presidential Vote from 2021-11-16T17:29:10
Libyans are gearing up to go to the polls in their first direct presidential election next month. Since the ousting of longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, Libya has been in a state of war, inst...
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Turkic States Agree on Expanding Co-operation During Istanbul Summit from 2021-11-16T16:59:37
The 8th summit of the Turkic Council, an intergovernmental organisation aimed at promoting co-operation among Turkic speaking states, has been held in Istanbul. During the meeting, the name of the ...
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Turkic Speaking States Chalk Out Priorities for Future from 2021-11-16T15:19:07
A growing co-operation of like-minded countries, the Turkic council - now called the Organization of Turkic States - met in Istanbul for a summit last week and chalked out its future political, sec...
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Can Turkey Become a Major Transport Hub Between the Asia Pacific and Europe? from 2021-11-12T15:58:50
With the pandemic disrupting global supply chains and increasing shipping costs, Turkey is sensing growing opportunities to step in. Turkey and Azerbaijan's co-operation in establishing transport l...
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Can Turkey Play a Mediating Role in Bosnia's Political Crisis? from 2021-11-12T15:54:58
A growing political crisis in Bosnia is threatening to roll back the 1995 Dayton Accords. Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik's thereat to separate from the national army, tax authority and judiciary...
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Turkey Eyes Becoming Eurasia's Transport Hub from 2021-11-12T15:29:44
Since the last decade, Turkey has doubled its investments in improving its railway infrastructure, with an aim to connect industrial production zones to all commercial areas in the country. A devel...
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Could the Arctic Provide Solutions to the Global Energy Shortfall? from 2021-11-09T14:49:41
The Arctic is changing fast due to the effects of climate change. But it's also said to possess solutions to tackle the global energy shortfall. Now that the region is opening up, so is the competi...
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Will Ukraine's Use of Turkish Drones Affect Relations Between Russia and Turkey? from 2021-11-09T14:45:58
The Kremlin has criticised the deployment of Turkish-produced drones in eastern Ukraine, saying it would destabilise the region. Last month, Ukraine released a footage where a Turkish drone was use...
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Will Syria’s Rejoining of Interpol Be a Risk to Dissidents? from 2021-11-05T17:08:11
The global policing agency Interpol has added Syria back into its information exchange network after lifting sanctions that were introduced in 2012. The development has come at an important time fo...
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South Asia’s Troubling Human Rights Situation from 2021-11-05T17:05:15
In this one on one with Shireen Mazari, Human Rights Minister of Pakistan, we discuss the plight of young women and girls in Afghanistan, the continued military crackdown by India in Kashmir, and t...
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Reintegrating Syria Into the Arab Fold from 2021-11-05T16:04:49
After 10 years of a brutal military campaign against his own people, Syria's Bashar al Assad is being slowly welcomed back into the Arab world. Several Arab states are hoping to normalise ties with...
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Can Turkey and the US Resolve Their Long-running Disputes? from 2021-11-02T15:22:15
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his US counterpart Joe Biden had a positive meeting during the G20 summit in Rome. Having narrowly averted a diplomatic crisis involving 10 ambassadors s...
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Where's Iraq Headed Post-election? from 2021-10-29T15:27:51
Iraq held its parliamentary elections earlier this month which saw record low turnout. The biggest beneficiary following the polls turned out to be the firebrand nationalist and anti-Iranian cleric...
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Azerbaijan's New Airport to be Karabakh’s Gateway to the World from 2021-10-29T15:19:30
Azerbaijan has built a new international airport in Fuzuli - a city it reclaimed from Armenian occupation after the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War. The airport, inaugurated by Turkish President Recep Ta...
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Turkey to Enhance Its Business Relationship With African Countries from 2021-10-26T17:12:39
Turkey is looking to double its 25 billion dollar bilateral trade within Africa in the next five years. The Africa-Turkey Economic Forum, which was just held in Istanbul, is expected to help reach ...
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US and Several Western Countries Agree to Abide By Vienna Convention from 2021-10-26T16:38:27
Tensions between Turkey and many of its NATO allies ensued after ambassadors from 10 countries called for the release of Osman Kavala who has been jailed for his alleged role in the 2013 Gezi prote...
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Turkey Eyes $50B in Trade Deals With Africa in Next Five Years from 2021-10-26T15:37:48
Turkey is hoping to add to the 25 billion dollar trade relationship it holds with the African continent. The goal is to reach as much as 50 billion dollars in the next five years.
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Turkey to Increase Its Footprint in West Africa Through Trade Deals from 2021-10-22T15:40:08
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has recently concluded his four-day visit to three West African countries: Angola, Togo and Nigeria. Turkey aims to play a contributing role in the economic ...
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Why Is Turkey Expanding Its Reach in Africa? from 2021-10-22T15:39:27
Turkish President Erdogan has concluded his three-country tour to West Africa. His visit focused on co-operation in the areas of trade, energy and defence, but also gave an indication of where one ...
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Can Turkey’s Purchase of F-16 Jets Help Ease Tensions With the US? from 2021-10-22T15:37:45
Relations between the United States and Turkey have been fraught for years. Things worsened back in 2019 when the US removed Turkey from its F-35 fighter jets programme in response to Ankara's purc...
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Europe-based Companies Eye Turkey as Their Next Production Hub from 2021-10-19T16:22:51
In an effort to shorten their supply chain routes, more and more Europe-based companies are eyeing Turkey as their next production hub. But there will be challenges for them as they seek to outsour...
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Can Turkey Fill Global Supply Chain Gaps Left by China? from 2021-10-19T16:21:29
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerability of global supply chains. With major exporters, such as China and other Asian countries, losing business due to rising shipping costs and lockdowns, m...
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Will the Taliban's Charm Offensive For Global Recognition Work? from 2021-10-19T16:17:12
A Taliban delegation has met Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Ankara. The Taliban's acting foreign minister says Turkey has an active role to play in the war-stricken country. But the ...
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UN Ends Its War Crimes Probe In Yemen from 2021-10-15T15:53:55
The UN Human Rights Council has voted to end the mandate of experts investigating war crimes in Yemen. Trapped in the world's worst humanitarian crisis, seven years of war has killed more than 100,...
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Is Macron's Approach to North Africa Backfiring? from 2021-10-15T15:51:02
Tensions between France and Algeria are escalating, after recent comments by French President Macron on France's colonial past. Algeria reacted by recalling its ambassador to Paris. The diplomatic ...
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Turkey and Russia Consider Increasing Nuclear Co-operation from 2021-10-12T15:49:50
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has proposed that Russia can build two nuclear power plants in addition to the one it is already building near Turkey's southern coast. The discussion occurre...
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Long-running Tensions Mount Between Iran, Azerbaijan from 2021-10-12T15:39:13
Tensions between Iran and Azerbaijan have risen after Iranian ground forces took part in military drills close to Azerbaijan’s border earlier this month. Much of the trouble between the two countri...
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Turkey, Russia Nuclear Co-operation Under Construction from 2021-10-12T15:31:53
Turkey has plans to increase nuclear co-operation with Russia in order to diversify energy sources and reduce emissions. There is already one Russian nuclear power plant under construction near Tur...
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How Will the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Affect Europe’s Energy Politics? from 2021-10-08T15:49:58
The $11 billion Nord Stream 2 pipeline that will transport natural gas between Russia and Europe has been completed. While it will bring necessary relief to Europe's rising energy demands, the Unit...
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Can the Nord Stream 2 Give Russia Leverage Over Europe? from 2021-10-08T15:47:52
Skyrocketing energy prices in Europe have provided Russia with an opportunity to step in. The Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline project is expected to bring some relief to the continent's energy d...
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YPG Terror Group in Syria Gets New US Armoured Vehicles from 2021-10-08T15:43:37
Continued US support to the YPG terror group in Syria is further alienating its old NATO ally Turkey. Recent photos showed the YPG with Bradley armored vehicles, the same type US troops have been u...
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Turkey Says Greece-France Defence Deal to Harm NATO Alliance from 2021-10-05T15:31:10
Greece has recently inked defence deals with France for the purchase of six Rafale fighter jets and three advanced warships, potentially raising tensions with neighbouring Turkey. The Greek prime m...
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Turkey Set to Ratify the Paris Agreement in November from 2021-10-05T15:27:46
Turkey is set to ratify the Paris Agreement next month as a part of the country's push to invest more in green technology. The Paris Agreement came into effect five years ago when the world got tog...
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Libya's Political Crisis Worsens After No-confidence Vote from 2021-10-01T16:20:04
A no-confidence vote against Libya's interim government is a new blow to the UN-backed peace efforts in the country. The situation has taken a complex turn since last year's ceasefire agreement and...
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Can Turkish-Russian Co-operation Ensure Peace in Syria? from 2021-10-01T15:36:13
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Sochi. The situation in Syria was high on agenda, where Turkey and Russia stand at the opposite sides ...
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Turkey Showcases Latest Defence, Technology Products from 2021-09-28T15:35:39
Turkey put on display its latest military hardware, such as drones and multi-functional helicopters, at the country's biggest tech event, Teknofest 2021. Other than military hardware, inventions ra...
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Can the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Help Stabilise Afghanistan? from 2021-09-28T15:28:29
Since the US and allied forces evacuated from Afghanistan, the country has been left abandoned. The US and its allies failed to bring peace to the war-stricken country, paving the way for other reg...
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Can the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Help Stabilise Afghanistan? from 2021-09-28T15:28:29
Since the US and allied forces evacuated from Afghanistan, the country has been left abandoned. The US and its allies failed to bring peace to the war-stricken country, paving the way for other reg...
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