Politics

More warships in the South China Sea: Testing the diplomatic waters

Wed, 22/03/2017 - 08:42
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Wed, 22/03/2017
Warships South China Sea


By Michael Brady
Reports last week said Japan will send a helicopter carrier into the hotly contested South China Sea in May. The carrier Izumo is based in Yokosuka and its mission is primarily anti-submarine warfare.

Hizballah’s trust in Russia – strategic dilemma for Israel

Tue, 21/03/2017 - 09:09
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Tue, 21/03/2017
Hizballah’s trust in Russia


DEBKAfile Exclusive Report 

Israel finally took a hand in the swiftly moving events looming from Syria over its northern borders by launching multiple air raids against the key northern Syrian air base known as T4 near Palmyra early Friday night March 17.

Economics of the standoff between Turkey and the Netherlands

Tue, 21/03/2017 - 09:05
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Tue, 21/03/2017
Erdogan Route

 

By Altay Atli
As the diplomatic squabble between Turkey and the Netherlands continues to fester, concerns are raised about whether — and to what extent — the tensions will harm bilateral relations, particularly in economics where the two countries have robust trade and investment connections.

Europe's Turkish Awakening

Sat, 18/03/2017 - 08:35
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Sat, 18/03/2017
Europe's Turkish Awakening

by Burak Bekdil
The Gatestone Institute
Dutch police contain a riot that broke out in Rotterdam on March 11 when pro-Erdogan crowds violently protested the Dutch government's refusal of entry to Turkish government ministers.
Turkey, officially, is a candidate for full membership in the European Union. It is also negotiating with Brussels a deal that would allow millions of Turks to travel to Europe without visa. 

Erdogan and EU Go Off Rails – a Plague on Both Their Houses

Sat, 18/03/2017 - 08:29
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Sat, 18/03/2017
Erdogan EU

 FINIAN CUNNINGHAM 
The extraordinary war of words erupting between Turkey and the European Union is pushing already strained relations to breaking point. Ankara has banned all Dutch diplomats from its territory after the Netherlands banished Turkish ministers from holding political rallies, while deploying heavy-handed policing to break up the rallies.

Why Qatar and Turkey are becoming an item

Sat, 18/03/2017 - 08:22
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Sat, 18/03/2017
Qatar Turkey

Author Metin Gurcan

Turkey has been expanding its relations with Gulf Cooperation Council members, particularly Qatar. Turkey-Qatar relations have gained significant momentum during the past three months, led by the personal actions of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who address each other as "brother." This interesting development calls for a closer look.

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