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“The genie is out of the bottle”. Ankara discusses a Europe without NATO“The genie is out of the bottle”. Ankara discusses a Europe without NATO

“The genie is out of the bottle”. Ankara discusses a Europe without NATO

This sentence, uttered by the Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to the Financial Times, summarizes the view of Türkiye regarding…

2 months ago
Erdoğan: Liberal democracy in crisis, Türkiye can rescue EU from deadlockErdoğan: Liberal democracy in crisis, Türkiye can rescue EU from deadlock

Erdoğan: Liberal democracy in crisis, Türkiye can rescue EU from deadlock

Following a cabinet meeting on February 24, President Tayyip Erdoğan made provocative statements likely to irritate European Union officials already…

2 months ago
The Warsaw meeting of European powers: Fear Russia, don’t trust the USThe Warsaw meeting of European powers: Fear Russia, don’t trust the US

The Warsaw meeting of European powers: Fear Russia, don’t trust the US

The foreign ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Britain met in Warsaw on November 19th, hosted by Poland's foreign…

5 months ago
Five flags of BRICS and stars of the European UnionFive flags of BRICS and stars of the European Union

Five flags of BRICS and stars of the European Union

When I read the statements and comments on the current debate around BRICS membership and our EU aspirations, I felt…

7 months ago
Erdoğan slammed Scholz in Berlin, but what he have gained?Erdoğan slammed Scholz in Berlin, but what he have gained?

Erdoğan slammed Scholz in Berlin, but what he have gained?

When German Chancellor Olaf Scholz telephoned President Tayyip Erdoğan on May 29 to congratulate him on his re-election and at…

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
Türkiye, Europe and building the “Grand Continent”Türkiye, Europe and building the “Grand Continent”

Türkiye, Europe and building the “Grand Continent”

The centenary of the Republic bears great significance. While speaking about the interaction between democracy and foreign policy, one prominent…

1 year ago
Will Europe knock on Türkiye’s door again for the migration crisis or shut its door?Will Europe knock on Türkiye’s door again for the migration crisis or shut its door?

Will Europe knock on Türkiye’s door again for the migration crisis or shut its door?

In an interview with Hürriyet Newspaper the other day, German Federal Minister of the Interior and Homeland Nancy Faeser stated…

2 years ago
Erdoğan’s priorities: Constitution 5, EU 3, terrorism 2, economy 1Erdoğan’s priorities: Constitution 5, EU 3, terrorism 2, economy 1

Erdoğan’s priorities: Constitution 5, EU 3, terrorism 2, economy 1

President Tayyip Erdoğan's speech opening the new legislative year on October 1 was overshadowed by the terrorist attack on the…

2 years ago
Will Erdoğan’s “parting ways with EU” maneuver yield a result?Will Erdoğan’s “parting ways with EU” maneuver yield a result?

Will Erdoğan’s “parting ways with EU” maneuver yield a result?

When President Tayyip Erdoğan mentioned the possibility of Türkiye parting ways with the European Union on his way to New…

2 years ago