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nclude the promised shift of more American defense assets to the region; a new base- sharing agreement with the Philippines; rotating deployments of United States marines in Darwin, Australia; a reassertion of America's alliance with Japan in the context of Japan's maritime dispute with China; and expanding a

n, Australia; a reassertion of America's alliance with Japan in the context of Japan's maritime dispute with China; and expanding arms purchases by the United States' regional allies and partners. Security among Asian nations is a top concern. The Ukraine crisis — and Mr. Obama's response to it — is being watche

013. Al Monitor Hard choices for Erdogan as he mulls candidacy for president Semih Idiz April 20, 2014 -- You have to hand it to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He is not one to mince his words whether he is hurling invective at his enemies or laying his future political intentions on the line. He

me.? A prominent theme that runs through authoritarian media is the imperfect nature of electoral processes in the leading democracies, especially the United States. The goal is less to portray elections in Russia, Venezuela, or Iran as paragons of democratic practice than to muddy the waters—to make the case t

briefly as President Trump's national security adviser, did lucra- tive consulting work for a firm with ties to the government of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan before and immediately after the 2016 election. Among other things, Flynn wrote an op-ed that urged the American government to expel Feth

ns, in the opinion of most foreign leaders. The White House can and does deny this, but it will continue to be so at its own peril and the peril of the United States. Obama has got to provide a compelling overview for what he is trying to do throughout this explosive region of the world. Prince Bandar's leak—and

tations) were not realized. The Arab revolutions ended up exposing Turkey's own weaknesses and contradictions, further aggravated by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's repressive policies and overweening political style. This became clear in the demonstrations that spread this spring from Istanbul's Taks

er activities aimed at the United States and our allies. ... This Administration will continue to aggressively defend the critical infrastructure of the United States from anyone attempting to disrupt it." Assets held by the institute in the US are frozen, "and Americans are barred from engaging in transactions wi

orts French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Sunday that France is recalling Ambassador to Turkey Herve Magro a day after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo§an "sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's response to the beheading of a teacher who had shown students pictures of the prophet

untries." According to the limes, "Italy, once the center of the pandemic, reported 17 deaths on Monday; Germany reported 10 deaths the same day. In the United States that day, 428 people were reported to have died of the virus." Reuters (9/22, S) reports, "Six out of every 10,000 residents in the United States ha

and his father, King Salman. Erdogan Breaks With Trump Over Israel Accords. The Washington Examiner (9/22, Gehrke, 448K) reports Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo§an "accused Israel of abusing the Palestinian people and lashed President Trump and Persian Gulf nations as 'collaborators' during his speech

several years. Like the Arab Spring of the past year, the crumbling of the autocratic status quo in Russia and China will pose major challenges for the United States — the first of which is to recognize what is coming. For the past decade, U.S. policy toward the two countries has been based on EFTA00630409 acc

stration was now using this image of isolation against Israel's government. Mr. Panetta's criticism was promptly endorsed by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a harsh critic of Israel, who said Mr. Panetta was "correct in his assumptions." Indeed, almost every time the Obama administration has s

0024213 EFTA01737583 The Coming Struggle over Iran Nuclear Pact An interview with George Perkovich May 21, 2014 -- Iran and the so-called P5+1 [the United States, UK, France, Russia, China, and Germany] are unlikely to reach an agreement on the former's controversial nuclear program by the stated goal of Jul

s The Failed Autocrat Despite Erdogan's Ruthlessness, Turkey's Democracy Is Still on Track Daron Acemoglu May 22, 2014 -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was once the darling of the international community, but no more. He is still sometimes praised for stewarding Turkey through impressive e

t in 2008—making that state the second-largest U.S. oil producer. With such changes happening so fast, it's timely to consider their implications. A United States hopelessly dependent on imported oil and natural gas is a thing of the past. Most energy experts now project that North America will have the capac

sn't shy away from making comparisons to Europe when it comes to the economy, either. "There is no crisis in Turkey," he says. "Our Prime Minister (Recep Tayyip) Erdogan is doing a good job!" When asked what he thinks of Turkey's long-standing bid to become a European Union member state, the 30-year-old sa

ording to a Pentagon IG report last week. The report's findings, which discussed "counterterrorism operations in Africa," are "likely to complicate the United States' close relationship with the Gulf state." This marks the "first public, official assessment of the arrangement" in which "the UAE may be using Russia

ronavirus. Erdo6an Announces Turkey's Strictest COVID Lockdown, Extends Curfews To Weeknights. The AP (11/30, Bilginsoy) reports Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo6an on Monday "announced the country's most widespread lockdown so far amid a surge in COVID-19 infections, extending curfews to weeknights and

untries." According to the Times, "Italy, once the center of the pandemic, reported 17 deaths on Monday; Germany reported 10 deaths the same day. In the United States that day, 428 people were reported to have died of the virus." Reuters (9/22, 5) reports, "Six out of every 10,000 residents in the United States ha

and his father, King Salman. Erdouan Breaks With Trump Over Israel Accords. The Washington Examiner (9/22, Gehrke, 448K) reports Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo§an "accused Israel of abusing the Palestinian people and lashed President Trump and Persian Gulf nations as 'collaborators' during his speech