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Türkiye’s place in NATO questioned amid provocations in Europe

Burhanettin Duran Posted On January 25, 2023

It is no secret that some Western governments have been unhappy with Ankara’s autonomous foreign policy in recent years, so some have questioned Türkiye’s NATO membership and policies Rasmus Paludan, a Danish far-right extremist and racist politician, shamelessly burned a copy […]

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Q&A: Turkish Foreign Minister’s Visit to Washington

Kadir Ustun Posted On January 23, 2023

What is the background and significance of the Turkish foreign minister’s visit to Washington? What are the differences and similarities between the two countries’ Ukraine policies? Will the U.S. sell F-16s to Türkiye? What is Türkiye’s position on Finland and […]

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Madrid summit: Acquirement and its aftermath

Burhanettin Duran Posted On July 6, 2022

I spent three days in Madrid as part of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s official delegation to cover the NATO summit. The summit pointed to the future of Euro-Atlantic security and Turkey’s growing importance within the alliance. The three-day event got […]

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NATO’s critical Madrid summit and Turkey

Burhanettin Duran Posted On June 29, 2022

All eyes are on the Spanish capital, Madrid, which is hosting a three-day NATO summit. The members of the alliance – which was called “obsolete” six years ago and “brain-dead” not three years ago – have gathered for a “transformative” […]

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Understanding Türkiye’s position on NATO enlargement

Kadir Ustun Posted On June 27, 2022

Türkiye’s reservations against Finland and Sweden’s membership emanate from Ankara’s long-standing frustration over Western tolerance and support for the PKK/YPG As we fast approach the NATO Summit in Madrid at the end of June, one of the most anticipated agenda […]

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Who overshadows NATO’s Madrid summit?

Burhanettin Duran Posted On June 23, 2022

The NATO summit will take place in Madrid on the last two days of June. That summit has attracted attention due to updates to the 2030 Strategic Concept and the alliance’s messages to Russia and China. Indeed, many consider the […]

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The meaning of Erdoğan’s last three moves

Burhanettin Duran Posted On May 30, 2022

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. […]

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NATO, terrorism, Turkey: Who should persuade whom?

Burhanettin Duran Posted On May 23, 2022

Ankara’s only condition is that Sweden, Finland and NATO members do not participate in campaigns that threaten Turkey’s security, such as supporting PKK/YPG terrorists. Sauli Niinistö and Magdalena Andersson, Finland’s president and Sweden’s prime minister, rushed to Washington, where following […]

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NATO bid: Time for negotiations, not campaigns

Burhanettin Duran Posted On May 21, 2022

Ankara does not oppose NATO’s expansion or the admission of Sweden and Finland categorically. It is perfectly normal, however, for Turkey to urge its allies to take into consideration its security concerns, which they have ignored countless times to date, […]

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NATO bid: Time for negotiations, not campaigns

Burhanettin Duran Posted On May 21, 2022

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From Turkey to NATO: An unmissable opportunity

Burhanettin Duran Posted On May 18, 2022

Ankara is not against NATO’s expansion amid the Russia-Ukraine war but objects to Finland and Sweden’s unacceptable policies on terrorist groups The war in Ukraine put a spotlight on the question of NATO expansion. Some American strategists, including John Mearsheimer, […]

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Interpreting Turkey’s decision on Finland and Sweden

Burhanettin Duran Posted On May 17, 2022

Ankara endorses NATO’s key goals and wants the alliance to address its security concerns – that’s all President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently announced that Turkey did not have “positive thoughts” on the admission of Finland and Sweden into NATO. We […]

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Will the NATO communique go beyond being a wishlist?

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On June 29, 2021

The 2021 NATO summit in Brussels saw a more positive atmosphere than the 2019 London summit. Many important issues were mentioned in the 79-item communique presented in Brussels. The coming days will show what concrete steps are taken from the […]

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Why is Turkey’s presence in EU matchless?

Burhanettin Duran Posted On March 12, 2021

Turkey and the European Union seek a positive agenda. It would serve the interests of both parties if the European Council’s meeting on March 25-26 transforms that pursuit into a concrete policy. After all, it is high time that the Turkey-EU […]

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Turkey’s position in NATO and terror concerns

Burhanettin Duran Posted On February 22, 2021

The PKK terrorists’ execution of 13 unarmed Turkish citizens in Gara, northern Iraq, will remain the subject of heated political debate for some time. The debate could have an impact on Turkey’s foreign policy if it builds on the political consciousness […]