Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s two-day visit to Turkey still causes echoes. This was the first high-level visit by an Israeli President since former Israeli President Ehud Olmert travelled to Turkey in 2008. The two countries’ relations had come to an end after ‘Mavi Marmara’ (Gaza Flotilla) incident in 2010. United World International expert Elif İlhamoğlu interviewed Ismail Hakkı Pekin, retired ...
Turkish delegations that make more frequent visits to Arab countries, intense exchange of diplomatic messages between Ankara and Tel Aviv, the hosting of representatives of the United Arab Emirates in Ankara, increasingly positive statements towards the region – all these steps suggest a new beginning in Turkish policies towards the Middle East. In order to better understand the possible contents ...
Last week, the public agenda in Turkey has been busy with three main topics. The first topic were the 30th of August Victory Day celebrations throughout the country and celebration messages by leaders. The second was the announcement of the continuation of exploratory talks between the Egyptian delegation, headed by the deputy Foreign Minister, and their Turkish counterparts. The third ...
Last week, the public agenda in Turkey has been busy with three main topics. First topic was the statements made by both opposition and government politicians, regarding the current Afghan refugee crisis. Second was the meeting between the Turkish President Erdogan and the Emirati Security Adviser Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, hinting to a possible rapprochement between the two countries ...