Selim Yenel

Selim Yenel

Ambassador (Ret.), Global Relations Forum President
Panama, Greenland and United States’ expansion: What’s next?Panama, Greenland and United States’ expansion: What’s next?

Panama, Greenland and United States’ expansion: What’s next?

Countries have expanded, merged, shrunk, or even disappeared over time. These days, we are hearing about incoming United States President…

4 months ago
European Commission’s Türkiye report: rest in peaceEuropean Commission’s Türkiye report: rest in peace

European Commission’s Türkiye report: rest in peace

On October 30th, the European Commission published its annual report assessing the candidate countries' progress over the last year. Türkiye…

6 months ago
EU’s Türkiye dilemma: Borrell exposes the candidate-rival paradoxEU’s Türkiye dilemma: Borrell exposes the candidate-rival paradox

EU’s Türkiye dilemma: Borrell exposes the candidate-rival paradox

Just before Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's participation in the informal 'Gymnich' meeting of European Union Foreign Ministers on August 29,…

8 months ago
War, destruction, shifting balances: How do you remember 2023?War, destruction, shifting balances: How do you remember 2023?

War, destruction, shifting balances: How do you remember 2023?

If asked how we remember 2023, we would probably say that we are glad it is behind us. Unfortunately, 2024…

1 year ago
The Russian effect on EU EnlargementThe Russian effect on EU Enlargement

The Russian effect on EU Enlargement

The European Commission adopted its 2023 Enlargement Package on November 8 and is testament to the direct or indirect influence…

1 year ago
The EU once again: U-Turn or tactical move?The EU once again: U-Turn or tactical move?

The EU once again: U-Turn or tactical move?

Since the July 11 - 12, 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius, Turkey - European Union relations have started to be…

2 years ago
EU-Türkiye relations in numbers: Giving up chasing membershipEU-Türkiye relations in numbers: Giving up chasing membership

EU-Türkiye relations in numbers: Giving up chasing membership

60, 43, 36, 28, 24, 18, 16, 8, 7, 6, 100. These numbers are not a part of an arithmetic…

2 years ago
A new chapter in Turkish – European Union relationsA new chapter in Turkish – European Union relations

A new chapter in Turkish – European Union relations

1923 marks not only the centenary of our Republic, but also the sixtieth anniversary of the Ankara Agreement with the…

2 years ago
Earthquake and Foreign Policy LessonsEarthquake and Foreign Policy Lessons

Earthquake and Foreign Policy Lessons

After the 6 February earthquake disaster, many experts examined whether there will be an impact or change in our foreign…

2 years ago
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, EU and TürkiyeRussia’s invasion of Ukraine, EU and Türkiye

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, EU and Türkiye

Russia's invasion of Ukraine will soon pass ten months. This event not only disrupted the existing order in Europe set…

2 years ago