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International politics needs innovative brainstorming more than ever

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On July 22, 2019

Since the beginning of the S-400 crisis between Turkey and the U.S., many have focused on the state of relations between the two countries and the potential impact of this issue on the future of bilateral ties. However, this tension […]

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US must curb its loss of credibility with allies

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On July 8, 2019

U.S. foreign policy makers must immediately take action to save the U.S.’ image among its allies. If they fail to do so, Washington’s credibility is likely to hit zero in the Middle East soon In multiple instances, the impact of […]

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US approach sets tone of ties with Turkey

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On June 15, 2019

Relations between the U.S. and Turkey have hit a critical juncture. I don’t know how many times it has been written in the last few years that relations are now at a critical point, but today that statement has never […]

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The function of NATO for Turkey

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On May 25, 2019

The increasing doubts of the Turkish public regarding NATO are based on the organization’s apathy toward the security concerns of Turkey

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A Roundtable on Turkish-American Relations

SETA Foundation Posted On May 22, 2019

The SETA Foundation at Washington D.C. held a private roundtable discussionon “Turkish-American Relations” on May 21, 2019 with Yavuz Selim Kıran, Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkey, Çağrı Erhan, Member of Presidential Security and Foreign Affairs Council and Rector of Altınbaş University, and Bora Bayraktar, General Manager of CNN Türk. The conversation was moderated by Kılıç Buğra Kanat, Research Director, the SETA Foundation at Washington D.C.

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Don’t underestimate the Turkey-US partnership

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On May 20, 2019

Over the last five years, Turkey-U.S. ties have gone through one of the most turbulent periods in the long history of relations between the two countries. Despite previous crises, seldom have we seen so many incidents over such a short […]

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US position in NATO effects ties with Turkey

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On May 13, 2019

The crisis in NATO and a complicated U.S. foreign policy are shaping Ankara-Washington relations, making it hard to predict the future. Over the past few weeks, there has been significant diplomatic activity between Turkey, the U.S. and NATO regarding the […]

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Resolving the S-400 Standoff

Kadir Ustun Posted On April 22, 2019

The U.S.-Turkey relationship is up for renewed tensions in the coming months as a result of the pending S-400 air defense system purchase from Russia. The U.S. Congress has introduced several legislative measures, clearly designed to send Turkey a message […]

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Between East and West: The geopolitical fate of Turkey

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On March 26, 2019

Following the attack on a mosque by a terrorist last Friday, there has been an intense debate about the sources of this attack and how to stop the repetition of similar attacks in different parts of the world. How to […]

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A Turkey-US discrepancy east of Euphrates

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On December 17, 2018

Since the very beginning of the U.S.-People’s Protection Units (YPG) partnership, Turkey has been sending a clear and strong message about its opposition. By now all of the Turkey observers know the main concerns of Turkey about the empowerment of […]

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Moscow or Washington: Which is now closer to Ankara?

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On December 10, 2018

The cancellation of the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was one of the highlights of the G20’s Argentina summit. As previously mentioned in this column, following the Helsinki debacle, the Trump administration most probably […]

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Disharmony in US foreign policy strategies

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On October 22, 2018

Disharmony in US foreign policy strategies

Almost every foreign policy crisis in the United States in the last few years has shown the difficulty of responding due to the lack of a strategy or coordination. During the tension and negotiations with North Korea we saw that […]

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Idlib and the Implications of a Shifting US Policy on Syria

Kadir Ustun Posted On September 12, 2018

Idlib and the Implications of a Shifting US Policy on Syria

Turkey has been the most vocal critic of the seemingly impending military assault against Idlib by the Assad regime. Turkey has serious concerns about the strategic and humanitarian consequences of a potential operation. An Assad-Iran ground operation supported by Russian […]

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Is it the end of Turkey-US partnership?

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On September 4, 2018

There have been a lot of questions about the future of the Turkish-American partnership for the last few weeks. There are pessimists who contend that relations will never recover from the turbulence that it entered, and this historic partnership will […]

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World politics on the eve of a major transition

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On August 27, 2018

World politics on the eve of a major transition

Nowadays, everyone dealing with foreign policy around the world asks similar questions in regards to the future of the international system. Great power behavior that has been considered as one of the most defining characteristics of the existing international order […]

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Washington caught in the trap of unilateralism

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On August 20, 2018

Washington caught in the trap of unilateralism

The historical analogies to describe the ongoing Turkish-U.S. crisis are almost all exhausted. Following the U.S. sanctions on two Turkish ministers and more tariffs on Turkish steel and aluminum, relations between the two allies hit rock bottom. In the face […]

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US-Turkey Ties on the Brink of Collapse?

Kadir Ustun Posted On July 30, 2018

US-Turkey Ties on the Brink of Collapse?

The U.S.-Turkey relationship is faced with yet another crisis, this time over the Brunson case. Crises are increasingly becoming the rule rather than the exception largely because of the underlying strategic dissonance between the two NATO allies. The U.S. and […]

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Trump’s Russia dilemma

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On July 30, 2018

Almost every U.S. president has promised, wished or dreamed of revising and recalibrating Washington’s relations with Moscow; however, after entering office and attempting to change the trajectory of the bilateral ties, they quickly discover that the task is easier said […]

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The Legacy of the July 15 Coup Attempt on Civil-Military and US-Turkey Relations

SETA Foundation Posted On July 16, 2018

The Legacy of the July 15 Coup Attempt on Civil-Military and US-Turkey Relations

On July 16, the SETA Foundation at Washington D.C. hosted an event titled “The Legacy of the July 15 Coup Attempt on Civil-Military and US-Turkey Relations.” The event discussed the coup and the changes Turkey has made to its government […]

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US-centered alliance crumbles

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On July 9, 2018

The NATO summit in Brussels this week will be one of the most critical meetings of the organization in the post-Cold War period. In addition to challenging problems that the organization is facing, including cyberwarfare, countering terrorism and the state […]

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Kissinger’s Message to Trump

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On May 29, 2018

Dealmaking and negotiation are two critical aspects of leadership. Especially for political leaders, it is extremely important to have a strategic approach to dealmaking. In the increasingly complex international environment, a rising number of variables can influence the process. Thus […]

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NATO belittles Turkey’s security concerns on Syria border

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On January 22, 2018

NATO belittles Turkey's security concerns on Syria border

On Saturday, Turkey launched Operation Olive Branch against People’s Protection Units (YPG) targets in Afrin. In the first step of the military operation, which is being carried out with support by Free Syrian Army (FSA) units, Turkish Air Forces eliminated […]

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SETA D.C. Hosted 2nd Annual Conference on The Future of the U.S.-Turkey Partnership

SETA Foundation Posted On May 18, 2016

SETA DC 2nd Annual Conference on Future of US-Turkey Partnership

On May 10th, 2016 the SETA Foundation at Washington D.C. (SETA DC) hosted its 2nd Annual Conference, “The Future of the U.S.-Turkey Partnership.” The conference featured three panels with experts from both Washington and Turkey. On May 10th, 2016, SETA […]

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