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Türkiye delays appointing an envoy to the US capital

Türkiye's Ambassador to Washington, Murat Mercan, announced this week with a message posted on social media that his stint will…

4 months ago

A “new era” in Turkish-American Relations?

Strong defence ties and the need for geostrategic cooperation between Türkiye and the US used to provide the main resilience…

8 months ago

Türkiye without an envoy in Jakarta ahead of G20 summit

As the leaders of G20 countries are getting ready to go to Indonesia to have their first face-to-face meeting after…

1 year ago

Turkish president’s fleet stupefies Europeans

As a young journalist, I was assigned to the airport to report on the foreign dignitaries coming to attend Turkey’s…

3 years ago

Sofagate orientalism: put all the blame on Turkey

Charles Michel, the president of the European Council, speaks at a press conference in Ankara after a meeting with President…

3 years ago

EU can’t tame Turkey’s policy by ignoring democratic deficit

European Commission chair Ursula von der Leyen and  European Council chair Charles Michel will visit Turkey on April 6 to…

3 years ago

Turkish-EU ties at an impasse in fifth year of refugee deal

Lesvos was one of the main stepstones for refugees from Syria who sought to reach Europe. A refugee deal between…

3 years ago

Turkey needs secret diplomacy with US in Armenia issue

A member of the US Senate is collecting signatures on a bipartisan letter calling on President Biden to recognize the…

3 years ago

A kennel letter from Ankara to White House

Major and Champ. Dear Major and Champ! I would like to congratulate you on your electoral victory. I hope all…

3 years ago

What does Biden tell Ankara by giving the cold shoulder?

“The European Union should be in no hurry either to engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime or to force…

3 years ago