Turkey – Page 24 – Asia Times

Traders walk on the floor of the Borsa Istanbul in Istanbul. Photo: Reuters/Murad Sezer

European Union, Middle East, Turkey, World

Turkish banks tank

by Asia Times staff April 18, 2018February 18, 2020

The destroyed Scientific Research Center is seen in Damascus, Syria April 14, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Omar Sanadiki

Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Are we at an inflection point?

by Norman A. Bailey April 17, 2018

Afghanistan, China, Germany, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Turkey, World

Will US negotiate an exit strategy with the Taliban?

by Haroun Mir April 17, 2018April 17, 2018

The Russian Navy's landing ship Nikolai Filchenkov, hardly worthy of the description 'Armada' bestowed by a Western tabloid, sails in the Bosporus, on its way to the Mediterranean Sea. Photo: Reuters / Murad Sezer

France, Iran, Israel, Italy, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

‘Vlad’s Armada’ arriving in Syria after Macron ‘convinced’ Trump to stay for ‘long term’

by Asia Times staff April 17, 2018February 18, 2020

An image grab taken from a video released by the Syrian civil defence in Douma shows volunteers giving aid to children at a hospital following a reported chemical attack on the rebel-held town on April 8, 2018.
Photo: AFP/Syria Civil Defence

Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Despite strike, US has lost the long game in Syria

by Fawaz Gerges April 14, 2018April 14, 2018

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and President of Iran, Hassan Rouhani hold a joint press conference following the Turkey-Russia-Iran Tripartite summit in Ankara. Photo: Anadolu Agency via AFP/Rasit Aydogan

China, Iran, Japan, Lebanon, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

The Syrian reality show

by Spengler April 12, 2018February 18, 2020

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds hands with Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin after a summit on Syria on April 4. Photo: AFP / Adem Altan

Iran, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Iran, Russia, Turkey see their currencies tumble in tandem

by David P. Goldman April 10, 2018February 18, 2020

Middle East, Turkey

Turkish stocks tumble after Erdogan urges lower interest rates

by David P. Goldman April 9, 2018February 18, 2020

Australia's flag flutters in front of the Great Hall of the People during a welcoming ceremony for Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (not in picture) in Beijing, China, April 14, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Jason Lee

Australia, China, European Union, India, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Turkey, World

US-China trade war good … for Australia

by Giovanni Di Lieto April 9, 2018

Smoke billows over the embattled northern Syrian city of Raqa in September. The seven-year-old civil war continues with no end in sight. The author argues that China should play a greater role in helping to end conflicts throughout the Middle East.
Photo: AFP/Delil Souleiman

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Beijing, China, France, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Laos, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

China urged to play a greater role in Middle East turmoil

by Christina Lin April 8, 2018

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party in Ankara. Photo: Reuters

European Union, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkish voices stifled by new law as Ankara launches crackdown

by Jonathan Gorvett April 7, 2018February 18, 2020

Passengers queuing up for security check at Guangzhou South Railway Station. Photo: iStock

China, India, Middle East, South Asia, Turkey, World

US stalling entry of Chinese security suppliers: insider

by Asia Times staff April 6, 2018February 18, 2020

A picture taken on April 3, 2018, shows vehicles of US-backed coalition forces driving in the northern Syrian town of Manbij. Photo: AFP/Delil Souleiman

Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

At showdown in Manbij, Turkey as NATO ally hangs in the balance

by Asia Times staff April 6, 2018February 18, 2020

A Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army fighter is seen in Afrin, Syria. Photo: Reuters/ Khalil Ashawi

Iran, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Trump challenges the Russian-Turkish-Iranian alliance

by M.K. Bhadrakumar April 5, 2018February 18, 2020

A Russian tank in Ukraine. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

European Union, France, Germany, India, Middle East, Russia, South Asia, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

The geopolitics beyond the Skripal case

by Nicos Panayiotides April 5, 2018

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds hands with Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin after a summit on Syria on April 4. Photo: AFP / Adem Altan

AT Finance, Beijing, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, Shanghai, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, Vietnam, World

From Ankara to Moscow, Eurasia integration is on the move

by Pepe Escobar April 5, 2018February 18, 2020

Models present a creation by Cihan Nacar during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Istanbul, Turkey on March 29, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Osman Orsal

Middle East, Syria, Turkey

Fashion Week helps citizens in Istanbul feel secure again

by Sebnem Arsu April 4, 2018February 18, 2020

Map of Pakistan. Image: iStock

Afghanistan, China, European Union, India, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Turkey, World

The propaganda war against Pakistan’s military

by Atta Rasool Malik April 4, 2018

Silhouette of military soldiers on money background.War, military and danger concept. Photo: iStock

Afghanistan, China, Egypt, European Union, Germany, Greater Bay Area, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Partition of Syria: US and Israel eye Golan Heights oil

by Christina Lin April 4, 2018April 4, 2018

The Middle East. Map: iStock

Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Saudi Arabia has to face a pro-Iranian Turkey

by Khalid Ibn Muneer March 31, 2018

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a news conference at the EU-Turkey summit, in Varna, Bulgaria, on March 26. Erdogan accused the EU of being biased in the ongoing dispute over energy exploration work off the disputed island of Cyprus.
Photo: Petko Momchilov/Impact Press Group/NurPhoto

Cyprus, Egypt, European Union, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, World

Greco-Turkish relations at a critical crossroads

by Nicos Panayiotides March 30, 2018March 31, 2018

Japan's Self-Defense Forces with the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile defense unit at a US Air Force on the outskirts of Tokyo in 2017. Photo: Reuters/Issei Kato

China, Egypt, European Union, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, World

Is the Patriot system good enough for missile defense?

by Stephen Bryen March 28, 2018February 18, 2020

A soldier prepares an AT-4 rocket for launch. Photo: AFP/Simon Lim

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Middle East, Northeast Asia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Lax US arms controls drive Turkish ‘fake news’ over Afrin

by Joseph Ataman March 28, 2018February 18, 2020

Construction of Padma Bridge, one of Bangladesh's largest infrastructure projects. Photo provided by author

AT Finance, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Maldives, Middle East, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, South Asia, Turkey, Vietnam, World

‘Pitfalls’ ahead of Bangladesh getting out of LDC bloc

by Faisal Mahmud March 27, 2018February 18, 2020

Hammer destroying the world. Image: iStock

China, European Union, India, Iran, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

America is destroying the liberal world order

by Richard N. Haass March 25, 2018

What would Confucius do? Photo: iStock

Beijing, China, European Union, France, Iran, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, Shanghai, Turkey, World

Will the Putin-Xi era supersede the Western liberal (dis)order?

by Pepe Escobar March 25, 2018February 18, 2020

Former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton will take over from outgoing National Security Adviser HR McMaster on April 9. Photo: Reuters/Mike Segar

China, European Union, Iran, Israel, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, World

Bolton appointment means tougher stance on Iran

by David P. Goldman March 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin meet in Ankara, Turkey, on December 11, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Umit Bektas

China, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkey can’t leverage US-Russia tensions in Syria forever

by M.K. Bhadrakumar March 22, 2018

The defeat of ISIS. Photo: Flickr Commons

Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

ISIS caliphate consigned to the dustbin of history

by Nicos Panayiotides March 22, 2018March 22, 2018

Mohammad bin Salman arrives in Downing Street, London, to meet Britain's Prime Minister, Theresa May, on March 7, 2018. Photo: Reuters / Simon Dawson

Afghanistan, Egypt, India, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Saudi nuclear blackmail should be nipped in the bud

by MK Bhadrakumar March 20, 2018February 18, 2020

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