A FP roundup: Turkish Defense Ministry denies claims used army uniforms given to Syrian rebels…

Turkish Defense Ministry denies claims used army uniforms given to Syrian rebels Turkish Defense Ministry officials have denied a claim by the main opposition Republican. The Obama-Erdoğan meeting and economic conduct Finally, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan?s meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama.   Peres sends condolences over Reyhanlı bombings as Netanyahu opts out: Report … Read more

FP roundup: Erdoğan to visit Gaza after Obama meeting…

Turkish PM Erdoğan?s Gaza visit to take place after Obama meeting from Hurriyet Daily News Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said he will probably visit Gaza after his trip to Washington   Greek Cyprus rebuffs Turkish side?s offer from Hurriyet Daily News Greek Cyprus has rebuffed the offer of Turkish Cypriots to start negotiations. … Read more

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry coming with loaded agenda, EU hails adoption of law on foreigners.. A FP roundup…

Kerry to ask Ankara to join Middle East peace from Hurriyet Daily News U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will stage his second visit to Turkey in two months this weekend. Turkey and Israel Feel the Effect as Syria?s Civil War Fuels Tensions at Borders from NYT > Turkey by By SEBNEM ARSU and RICK … Read more

Erdoğan to be in US, Kerry to be in Turkey soon. A FP roundup…

Turkish PM Erdoğan set to embark on US visit on May 16 from Hurriyet Daily News Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan?s long-expected meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama will take place on May 16… European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (L) meets with Turkey’s Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara April 3, 2013, in … Read more

“188,387 Syrians under temporary protection in Turkey… A FP roundup…

Turkey denies reports of Syrian refugees? deportation from Hurriyet Daily News Turkey has reportedly deported 600 Syrians staying at a refugee camp in the southeastern. Turkey ready to negotiate two-state solution for Cyprus: Turkish FM from Hurriyet Daily News Turkey is ready to negotiate a two-state solution to the Cyprus problem   188,387 Syrians under … Read more

Foreign Policy roundup: Turkey and Greece relations even more sweet as Greece offers support to Turkey ‘s 2020 Olympic bid

    Greece offers support to Turkey ‘s 2020 Olympic bid from Yahoo News Photos ISTANBUL (AP) — Greece has offered its support to regional rival Turkey ‘s bid to host the 2020 Olympics. Turkey will be Europe’s strongest economy in 2050: Turkish President Gül from Hurriyet Daily News Turkey will become the first economy … Read more

After Merkel visit. Not much seems to change soon between Turkey and EU relations…

Turkey’s Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan and German Chancellor Angela Merkel review a guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony in Ankara February 25, 2013. REUTERS/Altan Burgucu Merkel backs ‘open-ended’ Turkey’s EU talks from Yahoo news ANKARA, Turkey (AP) ? German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday the European Union should move forward with its talks with … Read more

Cengiz Aktar: [Kıbrıs’ta] Çözümler er veya geç gündeme gelecek

 Çözümler er veya geç gündeme gelecek   Hükümetin 2023-2071 ufkunda Kıbrıs yok. Geçen hafta oradaydım. Kuzeyde CTP’nin kadrolarını gençleştirmeye çalıştığını, hükümet partisi UBP’nin hızla AK Parti’nin kontrolüne girdiğinive toplumun kolonyal gücün dayatmalarıyla cebelleştiğini gördüm. Hızla Türkiyelileşen kuzeye anakaradaki okul kargaşası da yansımış. 1974 işgalinde dahi açılan okullar bu yıl ilk kez açılamamış.   Güney daha hareketli. AB Dönem Başkanlığı’ndan değil, ekonomi ve şubattaki  başkanlık seçimleri nedeniyle. Yunanistan’a yatırım yapan … Read more

Turkey’s FP roundup: technical iran nuke talks, syria vs. turkey and probably a new crisis to happen between Turkey and France…

Hollande pushes new law to criminalise denial of Armenian genocide – FRANCE – FRANCE 24 Technical Iran nuke talks start in Istanbul from Hurriyet Daily News The negotiations between Iran and the world powers are to continue today in Istanbul at the level of technical experts. Iran reserved on technical talks’ results in Istanbul Iran … Read more

Cengiz Aktar: Sahipsiz Kıbrıs sorunu

Sahipsiz Kıbrıs sorunu Kıbrıs sorununun 1974?te çözüldüğü farzedilir, mâlum. Böylece adanın kuzeyi fiilen Türkiye?ye bağlanmış durumdadır. Güneyi de adayı uluslararası seviyede temsil etmenin verdiği meşruiyet ve AB üyeliğinin sunduğu garantiyle istikbalini sağlama almıştır. Ama her ne hikmetse Kıbrıs uluslararası sorun olmaya, taraflar müzakereye ve Türkiye de zarar görmeye devam eder. Zira sorun 1974?te çözülmediği gibi … Read more

EU Commission reacts to Erdoğan’s circular… a FP roundup…

Commission sends strong message to Ankara after Erdogan`s circular by Turkish Digest Commission sends strong message to Ankara after Erdogan`s circular FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE ? Sun, Jun 17, 2012 The European Commission has sent a strong message to Ankara, following a circular issued by the Turkish Prime Minister to Turkish technocrats and diplomats, asking them not … Read more

Like in the old days, Turkey makes moves towards the EU, crisis over Cyprus, tension with ME neigbours.. A FP roundup

Analysis: Turkey’s long wait to join EU club from BBC News | Europe | World Edition EU revives Turkish hopes of membership   Turkey slams ?shameful acts? against flag in Basra protests from Hurriyet Daily News Turkey has condemned Iraq after around 200 protesters demanding that Ankara extradite Iraq?s fugitive vice president burned the Turkish … Read more

foreign policy roundup:”Turkey too rich to get EU aid”, Turkish approaches to French presidential candidates, Turkish soap operas as diplomacy tools……

Turkey too rich to get EU aid: Report British lawmakers called for tougher standards on the distribution of Europe?s development aid budget after a report released on April 27 revealed more than half went to ?middle-income? countrie Turkey has been one of the top five recipients of European Commission aid, the report says from turkey … Read more

Agenda of Turkish foreign policy: Erdoğan at G20, Davutoğlu with Barzani and at Istanbul Conference for Afghanistan, talks on Cyprus

Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, shakes hands with French President Nicolas Sarkozy during arrivals for a G20 summit in Cannes, France on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011. French President Nicolas Sarkozy will welcome Barack Obama of the U.S., Hu Jintao of China as well as the leaders of India, Brazil, Russia and the other … Read more

Cengiz Aktar: Uluslararası Kıbrıs Konferansı?na doğru

Cengiz Aktar: Uluslararası Kıbrıs Konferansı?na doğru Kıbrıs sonunda yine gündeme geldi. Üstelik tüm olumsuzluklara rağmen ve pek kimsenin beklemediği bir şekilde geldi. Sanki bu sefer tüm taraflar farklı nedenlerden çözüm noktasında buluşmak üzereler. Adanın güneyinde Hristofiyas idaresi siyaseten ve iktisaden tükenmiş durumda. Hukuken sorunlu olmasa da son gaz/petrol çıkışı bu sıkışıklığın açık ifadesi. Hristofiyas?ı çözüm mucizesi … Read more