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1 – 8 of 8Tensions have risen since Syrian government shelling killed seven Turkish soldiers and a civilian contractor in north-western Syria on February 3. Although President Recep Tayyip…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250577
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The ‘exploratory’ meeting is the first between the NATO partners since 2016. It follows months of sabre-rattling in the Eastern Mediterranean, and takes place against the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259174
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France has supported eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar while Italy backs the internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA). Germany has been enlisted by the UN to…
The deployment of Turkish troops to protect the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) and intervene in Libya’s civil war looks increasingly likely. GNA Prime Minister…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249473
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Uncertainty about whether Moscow will lift its suspension of flights from June 1 is discouraging Russian tourism into mid-summer. Turkey’s growing defence ties with Ukraine, its…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261582
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Moscow is increasingly involved in Libya in support of a dual ambition to be taken seriously as a regional power and an honest intermediary. As Turkey takes sides in the conflict…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250382
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He was speaking ahead of visits to Rome, Malta and Algiers, and against the background of talks with non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, over the territorial dispute…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250422
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The civil war is turning in Assad's favour -- and its impact will be felt across the region and beyond