Trump came to power with strong rhetoric about tackling inflation and taking control of the migrant crisis at the southern border. But by the end of his first 100 days, his popularity had plummeted as a result of his economic […]
The signing of a rare earth elements agreement between the United States and Ukraine could signal a slight easing of tensions in their bilateral relationship. Trump, who was elected on a promise to end the Ukraine war “within 24 hours,” […]
Following the fall of the Assad regime and the establishment of a new government in Damascus under Ahmed Shara, the internal balances and regional dynamics of the Syrian civil war have shifted. This change signals the beginning of a new […]
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu paid a visit to Washington as part of the Strategic Mechanism established in October 2021 in Rome after a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Joe Biden.
Domestic politics must not divert attention from significant foreign policy developments. There is no doubt that Türkiye has assumed the most influential role in the international arena since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. That role has two aspects. First, the […]
In recent days, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made several moves in three areas that captured the attention of foreign governments. First, he vetoed the admission of Sweden and Finland into NATO, citing their failure to comply with the preconditions vis-a-vis counterterrorism. […]
Ahead of a tentative meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Joe Biden at the G20 summit in Rome, there remain major issues between the two countries that could derail the relationship – but there are also signs of improvement.
The European Union leaders summit resulted in minor positive steps and a three-month extension. The description of steps for rapprochement as “gradual, proportional and reversible” was a textbook carrot-and-stick routine. Europe’s method of communication, too, was quite familiar. Ahead of […]
A US failure to engage Ankara on a meaningful level will worsen humanitarian suffering, destabilize the region and deepen frictions within NATO The Syria conflict has created a humanitarian catastrophe, with millions of civilians internally displaced or turned into refugees. It has […]
There have been ongoing debates about the U.S.’s declining relevance in regional crises over the last several years. Although the U.S. administration has consistently reiterated its interest in the developments across different regions and expressed certain positions on regional crises, […]
Ankara’s intervention in Libya fueled a fresh debate in European and Middle Eastern capitals on Turkey’s role in the world. Reflecting the view that Turkey has evolved into a more powerful player, that discussion has two dimensions: First, it concentrates […]
As the world learns to live with the new normal in the post-pandemic period, all the ancient wars of words in Turkey’s political arena are already back. For days, the Turkish people have been talking about subtle hints from the […]
The Idlib crisis reached another turning point after the signing of the Turkish-Russian agreement last week during President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to Moscow. Reports indicated that the challenging process of negotiations carried on for more than six hours. The […]
On Wednesday, November 6, 2019, the SETA Foundation at Washington, DC hosted a panel to discuss ‘The Future of US Policy on Syria. Moderated by Kadir Ustun, Executive Director at the SETA DC, the panel included Mona Yacoubian, Senior Advisor […]
It has been more than eight years since the Syrian regime began one of the most brutal assaults against its own citizens, using every violent instrument at its disposal. The international community in these eight years stood idly by while […]
Kadir Ustun, Executive Director at SETA Foundation at Washington D.C., weighs in on the war in Syria.
The Syria civil war has been a test for the international community since it began almost nine years ago. The world has failed to respond and stop the bloodshed as the worst humanitarian tragedy since World War II unfolded under […]
Miscalculated steps in foreign policy have already changed the U.S.’ image as one of the most ‘concerned’ world powers For the last several years now, questions have arisen regarding the U.S.’ global image. Opinion polls conducted around the world all […]
It is now a well-known fact that the focus of the great power rivalry in international relations is about to shift toward the Asia Pacific. For many observers of world politics, the competition between the U.S. and China on issues ranging […]
November 6, 2019 10:30am – 12:00pm President Trump’s recent decision to withdraw from Syria in the wake of Turkey’s operation in the north of the country has triggered a passionate debate about U.S. policy. While the US counterterrorism campaign against […]
Much has been written regarding Ankara’s negotiations with Russia and the U.S. and the process and potential outcomes of the accords the countries have reached following intense diplomatic activity. However, it is also important to understand the Turkish public’s expectations […]
Thu, October 17, 2019 10:00 am – 11:30 am On October 9, 2019, Turkey began a military operation, dubbed Operation Peace Spring, into northern Syria. Turkey has long struggled with the fact that the US worked alongside the YPG in […]
Since the recent phone call between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump last Sunday, we have seen that the major issue to debate has become the U.S. decision to withdraw from Syria. The intensity of objections to […]
On September 22, 2019, the SETA Foundation at Washington, DC, along with The EastWest Institute, hosted a private roundtable discussion in New York City with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his delegation to highlight the importance of the US-Turkish partnership. […]
A new conversation with strategic perspective, realistic goals and achievable outcomes needs to be restarted between Turkey and the U.S. Although summer was not a calm season for Turkish-American relations, with the end of the season there are questions regarding […]
For the last several weeks the Bashar Assad regime forces have relaunched and gradually intensified airstrikes in northwestern Syria’s Idlib. The picture from the ground was a repetition of the same gruesome shots seen by the international community during the […]
In history textbooks for the next generation, the Syrian civil war will probably be one of the most critical aspects to study. Aside from the length and complexity of the civil war, the humanitarian catastrophe it has created in the […]
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 […]
On July 11, 2019, the SETA Foundation at Washington D.C. hosted an event titled, “U.S.-Turkey Relations 3 Years after the July 15 Coup Attempt.” In the first panel on “Regional Competition and Cooperation in the Syrian Conflict,” Charles Lister spoke […]
The ups and downs in Turkey-U.S. relations in the last two decades have generated a paradoxical situation for scholars and observers alike. On the one hand, there is optimism for the future of relations that depend on strategic relations, the […]