US state department reaffirms opposition to Turkey-Syria normalisation efforts
The United States has responded with scepticism to reports of a possible reconciliation between Turkey and Syria. “There have been ...
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Erdoğan hints at hopes for Trump victory, signals authoritarian convergence
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has suggested that a Trump victory in the upcoming US elections could favour Turkey, hinting at ...
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KNK dossier details Turkey’s ‘annexation’ efforts in Iraqi Kurdistan
Turkey's military offensive in Iraqi Kurdistan, launched on 15 June, represents a significant escalation in its regional operations, according to ...
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Geopolitical manoeuvres in Syria and Iraq – a weekly news review
Sarah Glynn With a Trump Presidency increasingly likely, attention is turning to Project 2025, the 900-page policy document drawn up ...
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Salih Muslim evaluates Erdoğan’s desire to reconcile with Assad
Amed Dicle Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan has expressed a desire to meet and reconcile with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Although ...
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Unrest expected at Turkey-Netherlands Euros match
Turkish football fans have made calls to collectively show the wolf salute at the 2024 European Football Championship (Euro 2024) ...
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Erdoğan’s announces visit to Germany, amid controversy over Turkish footballers fascist ‘wolf salute’
A diplomatic row has erupted after Turkish footballer Merih Demiral made a salute associated with the ultranationalist 'Grey Wolves' organisation ...
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Turkish president and opposition leader convene for second round of talks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader ...
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Turkish Constitutional Court limits presidential power over appointments
On 4 June, Turkey's Constitutional Court issued a significant ruling limiting the president's powers to appoint university rectors and replace ...
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North and East Syria prepares for elections as Assad hints at dialogue and Erdoğan threatens war
Sarah Glynn The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria has been preparing for long-anticipated elections against the backdrop of ...
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