The current crisis between Turkey and the U.S. is leading Ankara to seek for alternatives and to readjust its geopolitical portfolio.
Damage Control in Turkey-US Relations
In the post-Brunson Turkey-U.S. relations era, both sides ought to focus on their mutual gains in order to ensure military and political cooperation.
The Unnamed War in Turkey-US Relations
The cases of both Pastor Brunson and Jerusalem represent a ‘clash of civilizations’ and even more, a ‘religious-conflict’ and are the most significant examples of the messianic wave in U.S. foreign policy.
President Erdogan Revolutionizes Civil-Military Relations
Following the suppression of the July 15 coup attempt in Turkey, the unfinished democratization project of civil-military relations entered a new phase.
A Uni-Multipolar Moment in Turkish Politics
“The AK Party’s primacy in the domestic distribution of power capabilities is one of the most salient features of the current Turkish politics, but the new dynamics with regards to the new system requires more cooperation to sustain its supremacy.”
Turkey’s Post-election Foreign Policy Agenda
The election results brought more space for maneuver for President Erdogan in domestic politics, but the foreign policy challenges are still crucial as they were in the pre-election period.
What Can the F-35 Crisis Further Lead To?
Turkey’s removal from the F-35 program will not eliminate potential risks by Russia. It will only hamper NATO influence in the region and further deteriorate Turkish-American relations, as part of a lose-lose scenario.
How Turkey Has Changed its Counter-Terrorism Policy Against the PKK
This is the first comprehensive counter-terror operation against the PKK. This time, the military strategy is not only targeting to eliminate PKK terrorists but also aiming to clean and hold the territory where the PKK has any presence.
Can Turkey and the US Open a New Page with the Manbij Deal?
While the Manbij agreement will not cure all problems between the U.S. and Turkey, it is definite that this deal will open a new page in bilateral relations.
The Decline of Diplomacy: How Trump is Destroying the Middle East
The people who serve “Trumpian diplomacy” are ultra-radical, neocon and pro-interventionists. When the other ultra-radical leaders in the region are taken into consideration, the region’s future does not appear to be bright.