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With Bolton’s departure, Trump seeks ways to deflect criticism

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On September 14, 2019

To save himself from more criticism over the increasing number of ‘unappointed positions’ in Washington, President Trump has been rushing to find a man for the foreign and national security desk since John Bolton’s ‘sudden’ departure. The departure of National […]

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New, complex dimensions to US-China trade talks

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On September 7, 2019

Last week, two developments in the U.S.-China relations demonstrated the intricacy of their ties and signaled the future trajectory of the Great Power rivalry. Following mutual threats of increasing tariffs and sanctions as part of the ongoing trade war, high-level […]

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US Finally Appoints Envoy to Turkey: Can Satterfield Repair the Relationship?

SETA Foundation Posted On July 25, 2019

By Olivia Russ Turkey needs reassurance and the Americans need an olive branch. A better relationship will only come when they recognize the value of soft power and come to a consensus like allies should. The U.S. Senate confirmed Trump’s […]

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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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How will Iran play its hand?

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On July 1, 2019

A few weeks ago, this column detailed how, in the last two decades, U.S. administrations have periodically made war plans and debated conflict scenarios. Both the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations did it, and now the Donald Trump […]

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Is China’s ‘Peaceful Rise’ over?

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On June 8, 2019

Within the framework of a shift in global economic gravity, Chinese assertiveness and political-military vision regarding East Asia is creating heated debates with U.S. representatives at international summits For a number of years now scholars, researchers and practitioners of international […]

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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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When it comes to Iran, skepticism on US foreign policy grows

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On May 20, 2019

It is now almost a ritual of U.S. administrations to escalate tension with Iran. At least in the last three administrations we have seen similar forms of escalations between the two countries. During the Bush administration, Iran became part of […]

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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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Questions about Iran-US relations

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On May 6, 2019

Debates and discussions regarding Iran have spanned years in Washington. From the “axis of evil” to “Sunni-Shiite equilibrium” and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to the “maximum pressure” campaign, there have been a variety of different positions and […]

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Event Summary: Trump’s Maximum Pressure Campaign Against Iran

SETA Foundation Posted On May 3, 2019

On May 2, 2019, the SETA Foundation at Washington D.C. hosted a discussion titled, “Trump’s Maximum Pressure Campaign Against Iran.” Kılıç Kanat, Research Director at SETA DC was the moderator of this discussion. Panelists included Mike Doran, the Senior Fellow […]

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Upcoming Event: Trump’s Maximum Pressure Campaign Against Iran

SETA Foundation Posted On April 25, 2019

Thursday, May 02, 2019 12:00pm – 1:30pm The Trump administration designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a Foreign Terrorist Organization to achieve its goal of ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran. Contrary to some expectations, the administration decided not to renew […]

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Event Summary: A Private Roundtable on Turkish-American Relations

SETA Foundation Posted On February 18, 2019

Turkish-American relations are at a juncture as U.S. withdrawal from Syria is underway, as two NATO allies to implement the Manbij roadmap.

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Iran Sanctions and Regional Implications

SETA Foundation Posted On November 29, 2018

On November 29, the SETA Foundation at Washington D.C. hosted the event, “Iran Sanctions and Regional implications.” The panelists discussed the recently re-imposed Iran sanctions, the granted waivers, and what it means for the future of the Middle East. The […]

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A witch hunt in the White House?

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On September 17, 2018

It is a rather confusing time for outside observers to understand what is taking place in the U.S. administration today. In the 20-month period since the inauguration of President Trump, the administration has experienced very rapid turnover in some key […]

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Zero progress from Washington’s Syria desk

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On September 10, 2018

One of the most significant unknowns in Washington for the last seven years has been the Syrian policy. The inconsistency between rhetoric and policy, the absence of a strategy and indecisiveness were considered the pillars of the U.S. position. This […]

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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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Trump breaking the norms of Turkey-US alliance

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On August 20, 2018

In the last two weeks the crisis between Turkey and the U.S. has been one of the most debated issue on international platforms. The attitude of the U.S. administration toward Turkey and the sanctions imposed on Turkish officials have been […]

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Washington caught in the trap of unilateralism

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On August 20, 2018

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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Turkey-US relations as the latest victim of Trumpian foreign policymaking

Kadir Ustun Posted On August 14, 2018

Turkey-U.S. relations are at a new low and it should not come as surprise to anyone that Trumpian foreign policymaking has a lot to do with it. It was less than a month ago that President Trump snubbed most European […]

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A better way to address Turkey-US strife

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On August 13, 2018

The past week in Turkish-American relations was probably the worst period since the 1974 Cyprus crisis and the arms embargo. For the first time in decades of relations, the U.S. put sanctions on two Turkish ministers and then in a […]

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The darkest days for the strategic alliance

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On August 6, 2018

Turkish-U.S. relations have been going through rough times for the last few years. In multiple instances in this column, the alarming degree of deterioration in relations was pointed out. However, even the most pessimistic observers of bilateral relations did not […]

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When bilateral relations depend on common sense

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On August 6, 2018

There are so many possible scenarios regarding what happened behind closed doors between American and Turkish officials over the last few weeks. There have been rumors of negotiations, bargaining, misunderstandings, and unexpected and unprecedented heightening of discourse on the part […]

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Mixed Signals in US-Turkey Relations

Kadir Ustun Posted On July 24, 2018

The U.S.-Turkey relationship has always been subject to ups and downs, including the Cold War years. This was one of the themes covered in a conference on the legacy of the July 15 coup attempt organized by SETA DC. The […]

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Never-ending antagonism against Iran

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On June 18, 2018

One of the most discussed issues in Washington, D.C. nowadays is the Iran strategy of the Trump administration. There are too many questions and concerns about the U.S. policy toward Iran following the withdrawal of the U.S. from the Joint […]

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The Trump Administration’s Post-JCPOA Iran Policy

SETA Foundation Posted On June 13, 2018

On June 13, SETA Foundation at Washington DC hosted the event “The Trump Administration’s Post-JCPOA Iran Policy.” The discussion focused on US-Iranian interactions in the future as well as US relations with its European and Middle Eastern allies. The panelists […]

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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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US Foreign Policy: Consistency in Inconsistency

Kilic Bugra Kanat Posted On May 29, 2018

U.S. foreign policy has been the topic of many articles in this column. In the last few years, the absence of a clear, comprehensive and long-term strategy has been the weakest aspect of U.S. foreign policy. Without the guidance of […]

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The New Iran Strategy: Bringing the Regime to its Knees through Sanctions and Isolation

Kadir Ustun Posted On May 29, 2018

President Trump delivered a major campaign promise by pulling out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and left everyone wondering what the new Iran policy would be. Last week, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attempted to answer that […]

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