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The US–Turkey Strategic Stalemate
RUSI Newsbrief, 13 June 2019
Michael Stephens
Despite Daesh’s military defeat there remains a significant clash between the US and Turkey about Kurdish-controlled areas in Syria. Should Washington continue to support the Kurds?
Tags: Turkey, United States, Iraq, Counterinsurgency, Syria, Global Security Issues
The End of the Two-State Solution to the Israel–Palestine Conflict? Turkey and the Kushner Plan
Commentary, 17 May 2019
Burcu Ozcelik
The unveiling of the ‘deal of the century’ to resolve the thorny Arab–Israeli conflict, conjured up by chief negotiator and President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is rumored to be imminent. Turkey will also be affected.
Tags: RUSI International, Turkey, Israel, Global Security Issues, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding
""Turkey has clearly decided that it wants to court China,” says Raffaello Pantucci, director of international security studies at the Royal United Services Institute in London. “The question is whether China can really make a difference here and invest enough to solve Turkey’s problems.” "
Turkey’s Currency Crisis Tests Erdogan’s Gamesmanship
In The News, 16 August 2018 Tags: Turkey, International Security Studies, Europe
""Turkey has no intention of respecting the American sanctions on Iran," Eyal told Business Insider. "It has also said it respects none of the American priorities in Syria. It has offered to buy Russian missiles and other equipment." He added: "At every count and on every part, it's gone against not only the US interests, but the interests of the Western alliance." "
Turkey's president threatened a major blow to the US — but Trump looks to have called his bluff
In The News, 14 August 2018 Tags: RUSI International, Turkey, United States, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
""Erdogan already led the criticism of the embassy move," said Jonathan Eyal, RUSI international director. "It has become for him a badge of honour to bait and criticise the Americans at every stage ... At the same time, he seems to offer no workable alternatives. I fail to see what is his workable alternative to the Iranian involvement in Syria, or their meddling in other parts of the Middle East." "
US 'lost Middle East mediating role' with embassy move, says Erdogan
In The News, 17 May 2018 Tags: Turkey, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues
Syria: It’s Not Getting any Easier, It’s Getting Messier
Commentary, 22 February 2018
Michael Stephens
Rather than winding down to a peaceable solution, Syria’s war is becoming more violent than ever. And it's down to outside powers supporting local actors
Tags: Turkey, SyriaPages
The End of the Two-State Solution to the Israel–Palestine Conflict? Turkey and the Kushner Plan
Commentary, 17 May 2019Burcu Ozcelik
The unveiling of the ‘deal of the century’ to resolve the thorny Arab–Israeli conflict, conjured up by chief negotiator and President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is rumored to be imminent. Turkey will also be affected.
RUSI International, Turkey, Israel, Global Security Issues, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding
Syria: It’s Not Getting any Easier, It’s Getting Messier
Commentary, 22 February 2018Michael Stephens
Rather than winding down to a peaceable solution, Syria’s war is becoming more violent than ever. And it's down to outside powers supporting local actors
Turkey, Syria
Germany and Turkey Try to Make Up
Commentary, 11 January 2018Tobias Borck
Berlin and Ankara are looking to tone down the rhetoric of their disputes. However, the bilateral relationship, the most important one Turkey has with any European country, is likely to remain troublesome.
Turkey, Germany, Europe
Turkey Seeks to Expand its Influence in Syria
Commentary, 24 October 2017Ali Özkök and Ömer Özkizilcik
Ankara is using its military presence in northern Syria to prevent Kurdish independence and have more of a say in a post-Assad future of the country. The problem is, its main allies, Iran and Russia, are pro-Assad.
Turkey, Syria, Europe, Middle East and North Africa
Angela Merkel’s Turkey Challenge
Commentary, 2 October 2017Tobias Borck
The incoming German coalition government will have much on its plate. But repairing or even sustaining relations with Turkey is one of Berlin’s most urgent challenges.
Turkey, Germany, EuropePages
The Assassination of Russia's Ambassador to Turkey
Multimedia, 19 December 2016Immediate reaction from RUSI research fellow Michael Stephens to the assassination of Russia's Ambassador to Turkey.
Tags: Turkey, Russia, Syria, Middle East and North Africa
The US–Turkey Strategic Stalemate
RUSI Newsbrief, 13 June 2019Michael Stephens
Despite Daesh’s military defeat there remains a significant clash between the US and Turkey about Kurdish-controlled areas in Syria. Should Washington continue to support the Kurds?
Turkey, United States, RUSI Newsbrief, Iraq, Counterinsurgency, Syria, Global Security Issues
Turkey’s German Spy Network
RUSI Newsbrief, 31 May 2017Tessa Szyszkowitz
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s spy network in Germany puts additional stress on the relationship between the two European powers.
Turkey, RUSI Newsbrief, Germany, Intelligence
Extended Nuclear Deterrence under Trump: Why Removing Weapons from Turkey Might be Good Policy
RUSI Newsbrief, 16 February 2017Cristina Varriale
Despite Donald Trump’s presidential election campaign rhetoric, the US still has a central role to play in international nuclear non-proliferation efforts. There is hope Trump’s defence officials and...
Turkey, NATO, RUSI Newsbrief, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
TF-X: A New Chapter in UK–Turkey Relations Takes Flight
RUSI Defence Systems, 31 January 2017Justin Bronk
Britain and Turkey signed a £100 million deal on 28 January during Theresa May’s trade talks in Ankara with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Under the deal, BAE Systems will join forces with Turkish...
Aerospace, Air Power and Technology, Turkey, Military Sciences, RUSI Defence Systems, Europe
Turkish Foreign Policy: Ankara Seeks to Take Advantage of Regional Rivalries
RUSI Newsbrief, 5 December 2016Guney Yildiz
Turkey’s new foreign policy will see Ankara favouring closer ties with the US and Russia, and orienting away from Europe towards the Middle East.
Turkey, United States, RUSI Newsbrief, Syria, Global Security Issues, Europe, Middle East and North AfricaPages
The Syrian War: Seven Years In and No End in Sight
Events, 8 March 2018Rather than winding down to a peaceable solution, Syria’s war is becoming more violent than ever. This event considered the significant developments in Syria, the role of external powers and discuss...
RUSI International, Turkey, Syria, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
A Year After Turkey’s Failed Coup Attempt: The Implications of Turkey’s Changing Security Environment
Events, 14 July 2017One year on from the failed coup attempt of 15 July, RUSI and TRT World Research Centre are hosting a joint panel event to examine Turkey’s evolving security structures.
Turkey, International Security Studies
OPEN TO ALL: Erdogan and the Crisis of Modern Turkey
Events, 15 June 2017RUSI is hosting a discussion with Soner Cagaptay, Director of the Turkish Research Program at the Washington Institute, about his new book on Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and the crisis...
Turkey
BY INVITATION ONLY: Turkish Civil-Military Relations and the Fight against Terrorism
Events, 22 May 2017The Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS) in partnership with the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is pleased to host prominent Turkish security expert, Dr Metin Gurcan.
Turkey, International Security Studies
OPEN TO ALL: Book Launch - Contemporary Turkey in Conflict
Events, 26 April 2017RUSI is hosting a panel discussion followed by the book launch of Contemporary Turkey in Conflict, written by Professor Tahir Abbas.
Turkey, National Security Studies, International Security Studies, Global Security IssuesPages
""Turkey has clearly decided that it wants to court China,” says Raffaello Pantucci, director of international security studies at the Royal United Services Institute in London. “The question is whether China can really make a difference here and invest enough to solve Turkey’s problems.”"
Turkey’s Currency Crisis Tests Erdogan’s Gamesmanship
In The News, 16 August 2018 Tags: Turkey, International Security Studies, Europe
""Turkey has no intention of respecting the American sanctions on Iran," Eyal told Business Insider. "It has also said it respects none of the American priorities in Syria. It has offered to buy Russian missiles and other equipment." He added: "At every count and on every part, it's gone against not only the US interests, but the interests of the Western alliance.""
Turkey's president threatened a major blow to the US — but Trump looks to have called his bluff
In The News, 14 August 2018 Tags: RUSI International, Turkey, United States, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
""Erdogan already led the criticism of the embassy move," said Jonathan Eyal, RUSI international director. "It has become for him a badge of honour to bait and criticise the Americans at every stage ... At the same time, he seems to offer no workable alternatives. I fail to see what is his workable alternative to the Iranian involvement in Syria, or their meddling in other parts of the Middle East.""
US 'lost Middle East mediating role' with embassy move, says Erdogan
In The News, 17 May 2018 Tags: Turkey, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues
""While authorities have shown a capacity to disrupt networks within their country, they have faced numerous attacks in the past year. If Isil is turning it attention in a more focused way on Ankara, given the proximity to the group’s remaining Caliphate as well as the clearly substantial networks linked to the group that exist within the country, then it seems likely that more will unfortunately get through. ""
ISIL's attack in Istanbul is a turning point - and more violence could follow
In The News, 3 January 2017 Tags: Turkey, International Security Studies, Terrorism, Europe, Middle East and North Africa
"“As of yet, no US or European political establishment agrees with Ankara’s claims on Gülen, and the United States has made it clear that no extradition will take place without the provision of indisputable evidence of direct culpability. Despite Ankara’s claims to have provided such, [Washington] as yet disagrees, and that impasse is unlikely to disappear any time soon.”"
The West is Supporting Terrorism against Turkey, claims Erdoğan
In The News, 2 August 2016 Tags: Turkey
The Financial Action Task Force Should Embrace the Opportunity to Reform
There's More to Cyber Than Huawei
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