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Turkey-Libya agreement: A move with consequences
Source:Ekathimerini Date:01Dec2019
A rare diplomatic victory for Turkey Signing such an agreement is a strategic move for Turkey, as it gives it the superficial legitimacy it so lacks in order to move in on the area. It
Erdogan may seek EU money even as he trades insults with Macron
Source:Stars and Stripes Date:30Nov2019
Led by Germany, the EU has committed to provide $6 billion to help with Turkey’s Syrian refugee burden since 2016. In return, Erdogan has stemmed the flow of asylum seekers into the EU.
Can EU’s fear of terrorists give Turkey clout in ocean drilling?
Source:al Monitor Date:23Nov2019
How far can blackmail go in Turkey-EU relations asks author Fehim Taştekin President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again stunned Europe, this time by threatening to send captured Islamic
German politicians urge Turkey to release embassy lawyer
Source:Deutsche Welle Date:23Nov2019
Another “political hostage” situation. By the way, where is Deniz Yucel? A “provocation” from Ankara and a “foreign policy scandal:” German politicians
Isil leaders with ‘vast amounts of cash’ planning comeback in Turkey, Iraq spy chief claims
Source:Yahoo News Date:19Nov2019
ISIS has long planned to expand its so-called khalifate to Turkey. Circumstances may have forced it to accelerate its migration: Senior Islamic State members with access to “huge” amounts
Syria incursion delivers limited boost to Turkey’s Erdogan
Source:Financial Times Date:18Nov2019
The military incursion into Kurdish-held areas of Syria tested that alliance. The CHP was one of several opposition parties to support the operation, while the HDP vehemently opposed it and has
Turkey’s ruling AKP sees slide in support, main opposition gains votes – survey
Source:Ahval News Date:15Nov2019
No Operation Peace Spring dividend for AKP Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) saw an almost 10 percent drop in support since the 2018 parliamentary elections with 32.7
Syrian troops begin deploying along border with Turkey
Source:AFP-Yahoo Date:15Nov2019
Syrian government forces started deploying Thursday in areas close to the Turkish border in the country’s northeast as part of an agreement reached between Russia and Turkey, state media
Trump offers trade deal, sanctions workaround to Erdogan for better U.S.-Turkey relations
Source:Washington Post Date:13Nov2019
Last chance to improve Turko-American relations Another senior administration official declined to address specifics of the U.S. package but said that “this visit is an opportunity for
Turkey’s ruling party promises resignations, big changes to rejuvenate its ranks
Source:Ahval News Date:11Nov2019
Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is set for a period of renewal with sweeping changes to the party’s organisations and resignations likely, AKP Deputy Chairman Erkan Kandemir