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Aug 1, 2016

Hydrocarbon developments in the Eastern Mediterranean

By Charles Ellinas, with John Roberts and Harry Tzimitras

The Eastern Mediterranean’s hydrocarbon discoveries have massive consequences for the region, even though when considered on a global scale they are relatively small. What are the the technical and geopolitical obstacles to and opportunities for creating a vibrant hydrocarbon market in the Eastern Mediterranean?

Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Aug 1, 2016

Stein Quoted by Foreign Policy on Party Unity in Turkey Despite Coup

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey

MENASource

Jul 29, 2016

Turkish-Western Relations After the Attempted Coup

By H.A. Hellyer

As different capitals in the West form and inform their policies on Turkey in the aftermath of the attempted coup of July 15, three guiding analytical frames ought to clarify Turkey’s relationship with the West. The first relates to Turkey’s position within the international system; the second relates to the attempt at political change in […]

Turkey

Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 29, 2016

EU Source: US-EU Privacy Shield gets One-Year Trial Period

By Future Europe Initiative

THIS WEEK’S KEY TAKE-AWAYS EU regulators agree not to challenge Privacy Shield in court for first year EU-Turkey relations deteriorate amid purges following failed coup Post-Brexit UK trade agenda faces strong headwinds

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jul 29, 2016

Stein Quoted by Business Insider on Turkish Civilians’ Views on the United States

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey United States and Canada

In the News

Jul 29, 2016

Arslan Joins Voice of America to Discuss the Implications of Turkey’s Failed Coup

By Defne Arslan

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Turkey

In the News

Jul 28, 2016

Hellyer in The National: Coup Attempt in Turkey Remains Misunderstood

By H.A. Hellyer

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Turkey

In the News

Jul 28, 2016

Stein Quoted by Bloomberg on Anti-American Sentiment in Turkey

By Aaron Stein

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Turkey United States and Canada

SyriaSource

Jul 27, 2016

Will Turkey Accelerate Granting Citizenship to Syrians after the Failed Coup?

By Hosam al-Jablawi

Early this month, a speech by Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan announcing an initiative to grant citizenship to Syrian refugees caused widespread controversy in Syrian and Turkish circles alike. Recent events in Turkey may have accelerated the program, with the government now taking tangible steps towards the initiative, particularly as relates to prominent Syrian artists […]

Syria Turkey

New Atlanticist

Jul 26, 2016

Will Erdoğan’s Crackdown After Failed Coup Chill Turkey’s EU Dream?

By Mitch Hulse

In the wake of an attempt by factions of the Turkish military to oust Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan from power on the night of July 15, foreign policy experts point to increasing instability and a tightening authoritarian grip as core barriers to the resumption of Turkey’s European Union accession negotiations. “There will be no […]

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