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Jan 25, 2016

Stein Quoted By Diken on Turkey’s Actions in Iraq

By Aaron Stein

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USS Porter and Romania's ROS Marcellariu training in the Black Sea, July 14, 2015

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Jan 21, 2016

Romania Wants Permanent NATO Black Sea Force

By Transitions Online and EurasiaNet

From Transitions Online: At NATO’s July summit, Bucharest will propose that a regular multinational naval force patrol the area.

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MENASource

Jan 21, 2016

How Might the FED’s Policy Affect the Middle East?

By M. Hande Akmehmet

The US Federal Reserve (FED) announced its most anticipated policy change in December 2015: the long-awaited modest increase in short-term interest rates, which formally marked the beginning of a “Strong Dollar” period in the global economy. Coupled with the upcoming rate hikes in 2016, this policy will not only impact the US economy, but will […]

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In the News

Jan 18, 2016

Ellinas in Sigma Live: BG Deal Approved by the Council of Ministers

By Charles Ellinas

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In the News

Jan 14, 2016

Stein on ISIS’ Turkey Strategy

By Aaron Stein

BBC Turk quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Aaron Stein on the two-pronged ISIS strategy to not only exacerbate Turkish-Kurdish tensions but also attack the Turkish economy: Read the full article here.

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In the News

Jan 14, 2016

Hellyer in The National: Terrorism Is Here to Stay… So What Do We Do Now?

By H.A. Hellyer

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In the News

Jan 14, 2016

Stein on ISIS’ Istanbul Attack and Regional Politics

By Aaron Stein

Business Insider quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Aaron Stein on how the ISIS attack in Istanbul will affect the Turkish economy and political climate in the region:

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Jan 14, 2016

Koranyi on Energy Market Relations Between Turkey and Russia

By David Koranyi

Natural Gas Europe interviews Eurasian Energy Futures Initiative Director David Koranyi on how the energy market will affect relations between Russia and Turkey in 2016:

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Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Oct. 5, 2015

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Jan 13, 2016

Jens Stoltenberg: NATO’s Role in Fighting Terrorism

By Jens Stoltenberg, Newsweek

NATO is at the forefront of the fight against international terrorism. The aim of its biggest-ever operation was to deny safe haven to international terrorists in Afghanistan.

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Jan 13, 2016

Stein on Change in ISIS Tactics Against Turkey

By Aaron Stein

Reuters quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Aaron Stein on ISIS’ change in tactics with regards to Turkey:

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