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<title><![CDATA[Semih Idiz - Articles - RealClearPolitics]]></title><link>http://www.RealClearPolicy.com/authors/rss/archive/30668.xml</link><description><![CDATA[Semih Idiz]]></description><category domain="30668">Author</category><item>
							<title><![CDATA[Turkey's Route Into Syria Full of Pitfalls, Uncertainties]]></title>
							<link>https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2019/10/turkey-syria-united-states-tough-task-despite-green-light.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Despite its political and military significance, US President Donald Trump's green light for Ankara does not make Turkey's task east of the Euphrates River any easier.]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Will Erdogan Risk an Operation in Syria?]]></title>
							<link>https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2019/07/turkey-syria-united-states-will-erdogan-risk-new-operation.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Turkish media reports suggest that an incursion by the Turkish army east of the Euphrates is imminent.]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Will Election Defeat Force Erdogan to Improve Ties w/West?]]></title>
							<link>https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2019/04/turkey-usa-elections-will-defeat-force-erdogan-improve-ties.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Turkey needs better ties with the United States and Europe to heal the ailing Turkish economy, but experts are not optimistic that Erdogan will do this.]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Will Uighurs Upend Turkey-China Relations?]]></title>
							<link>https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2019/02/turkey-unexpected-outburst-against-china-uighurs.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Ankara's angry outburst over the alleged death of a renowned Uighur folk musician while in Chinese detention has exposed the weakness of Turkey's claims of defending the minority and its dire need to maintain good relations with Beijing.]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Erdogan-Putin Summit Highlights Differences Over Syria]]></title>
							<link>https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2019/01/turkey-russia-syria-moscow-summit-highlights-differences.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Ankara gets little out of Moscow regarding its plans for northern Syria.]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Khashoggi Disappearance Puts Erdogan in Difficult Situation]]></title>
							<link>https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2018/10/turkey-saudi-arabia-khashoggi-erdogan-difficult-situation.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[The potential for a full-blown crisis between Turkey and Saudi Arabia remains in the cards.]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Turkish-Russian 'Strategic Ties' Fail Stress Test on Syria]]></title>
							<link>https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2018/09/turkey-russia-syria-ankara-moscow-ties-fail-idlib-test.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[The recent Tehran summit placed a spotlight on differences between Ankara and Moscow over Syria, leaving the Turkish president rattled.]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Turkey's 'Strategic Partnership' With U.S. Coming to an End?]]></title>
							<link>https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2018/08/turkey-united-states-is-strategic-partnership-ending.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[An expert maintains that if solutions to the structural factors poisoning ties cannot be found, Turkish-American relations will continue to deteriorate.]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Erdogan Faces Uphill Battle Despite Electoral Victory]]></title>
							<link>https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2018/06/turkey-erdogan-still-faces-uphill-battle-despite-victory.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Turkey's turn toward a blend of political Islam and ultra-nationalism is unlikely to help improve ties with the West.]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Animosity Toward U.S. Uniting Turkey, Russia, Iran in Syria]]></title>
							<link>https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2018/02/turkey-russia-unites-against-united-states.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[A loose alliance between Turkey, Russia and Iran in Syria is fraught with tensions driven by developments on the ground, but the three remain united in their desire not to provide advantage to the United States.]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Are Turkey and Europe Seeking a New Kind of Relationship?]]></title>
							<link>https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2017/12/turkey-european-union-seeking-new-kind-relationship.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Turkey's EU membership bid has reached an impasse, but cooperation between Ankara and Brussels continues in key areas of mutual interest.]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Saudi Crown Prince Rattles Turkish Islamists]]></title>
							<link>https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2017/10/turkey-saudi-arabia-crown-prince-rattles-turkish-islamists.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Supporters of Turkey's Islamist government claim Mohammed bin Salman's aim to push for moderate Islam in Saudi Arabia is motivated by US imperial designs against Muslims.]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Are We Headed for Turkish-American Breakup?]]></title>
							<link>http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2017/10/turkey-united-states-ties-may-be-heading-to-breakdown.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Turkish-US relations have faced many serious stress tests over the past 50 years. The catalyst in overcoming those crises was making strategic considerations, which always underlined the dependence of the two NATO allies on each other, regardless of their differences. These strategic...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Post-Referendum, What's Next for Turkey's EU Bid?]]></title>
							<link>http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2017/05/turkey-european-union-refuses-suspend-ankara-eu-bid.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[EU foreign ministers disappoint Turkey's democratic opposition by declaring respect for referendum results that further empower President Erdogan.]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Turkey Squeezed Between Russia, U.S. in Syria]]></title>
							<link>http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2017/02/turkey-squeezed-between-russia-and-united-states-in-syria.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Developments in Syria may once again be slipping through Turkey'&#'.ord('Ã').';''&#'.ord('¢').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('€').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('™').';'s fingers. The new Donald Trump administration in Washington has'&#'.ord('Ã').';''&#'.ord('‚').';' already disappointed Ankara. Rather than being welcomed, Trump'&#'.ord('Ã').';''&#'.ord('¢').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('€').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('™').';'s advocacy of safe zones in Syria '&#'.ord('Ã').';''&#'.ord('¢').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('€').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('”').';' an idea first proposed by'&#'.ord('Ã').';''&#'.ord('‚').';' Turkey '&#'.ord('Ã').';''&#'.ord('¢').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('€').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('”').';''&#'.ord('Ã').';''&#'.ord('‚').';'...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Turkey Faces Multiple Dilemmas in Syria]]></title>
							<link>http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2016/05/turkey-syria-kurds-face-multiple-dilemmas.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[Turkey'&#'.ord('Ã').';''&#'.ord('¢').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('€').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('™').';'s inability to produce a realistic strategy toward Syria and to coordinate its policy with its allies is coming home to roost, leaving it facing multiple dilemmas that are unlikely to be resolved soon. Ankara'&#'.ord('Ã').';''&#'.ord('¢').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('€').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('™').';'s war with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and its...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[After Turkey Elections, Erdogan's Shadow Looms]]></title>
							<link>http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2015/06/turkey-erdogan-shadow-still-looms-over-politics.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[With the general elections over, Turkey's political agenda is dominated by speculation about the coalition government that has to be formed after the Justice and Development Party (AKP) lost the parliamentary majority it held for 12 years.]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Is Turkey Arming Radical Groups in Syria?]]></title>
							<link>http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2015/05/turkey-syria-aiming-radical-groups-shipping-weapons.html</link>
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							<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[The accusation that Turkey has provided radical Islamists in Syria with weapons, and keeps doing so, continues to be voiced despite government officials' denials. Ankara'&#'.ord('Ã').';''&#'.ord('¢').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('€').';''&#'.ord('Â').';''&#'.ord('™').';'s reluctance to get actively involved in the US-led military coalition against the Islamic State (IS) and other...]]></description>
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							<title><![CDATA[Ankara Sidelined on Syria]]></title>
							<link>http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2015/03/turkey-syria-trapped-it.html#</link>
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							<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
							<author>Semih Idiz</author>
							<description><![CDATA[As the Syrian crisis enters its fifth year, an end to one of the bloodiest conflicts the region has seen in modern times appears no nearer, leaving Turkey bearing a large share of the burden while facing serious quandaries it has found no answers to yet.]]></description>
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