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No pain, no grain: Putin’s Black Sea comeback
After the western military attack on Sevastopol briefly halted Russian grain transports, Moscow is back in business with a stronger hand and more favorable terms.
Nov 02, 2022
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From the Black Sea to the East Med, don’t poke The Russian Bear
The US shouldn't have poked the Russian Bear. Now it is fully awake: after Ukraine, the Russians are likely to do a clean sweep of foreign belligerents poking around the East Med and the Black Sea.
Feb 24, 2022
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Former Turkish Black Sea Commander: Erdogan is bartering away Turkey’s national interests
Turkey's former Black Sea Commander, Rear Admiral Türker Ertürk, tells us why his country's policies in Cyprus, Libya, Afghanistan and West Asia are so erratic – for one, President Erdogan's "outdated ideology" and its servile need to placate the West to the detriment of Turkish national interests.
Aug 10, 2021
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Iranian oil exports to Pakistan hindered by sanctions and thriving black market
Despite defying US sanctions on Russian fuel imports, Islamabad has shied away from doing the same with Tehran, hindering potential lucrative bilateral trade between the two neighboring states. 
Feb 07, 2023
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Philippines to blacklist Kuwait recruitment agencies following several rape scandals
The Philippines Ministry of Migrant Labor said that the Kuwaiti offices on the blacklist will be prohibited from bringing in any Filipino workers in the future
Feb 02, 2023
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US blacklists more Iranian companies, cites drone sales to Russia
More than 22 countries have inquired about the possibility to purchase Iran's attack drones
Jan 31, 2023
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Most of Yemen still without internet days after Saudi-led coalition destroy undersea cable
The head of TeleYemen said telecom engineers are ready to repair the undersea cable if there are guarantees from the Saudis for their safety
Jan 24, 2022
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Checkmate: Iran is spearheading a geopolitical sea change in West Asia
While the west bangs on about Vienna talks, sanctions and military options, Iran has been quietly building a vast network of alternative solutions to cement its Asian ascent
Dec 24, 2021
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From Panjshir to Baku: Iran’s search for a new hard-power strategy in Eurasia
Iran may be a late comer to Caucasus geopolitics, but it plans to deliver a powerful opening gambit with some new allies in its corner
Nov 03, 2021
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Lebanese PM meets Iraqi counterpart in first overseas trip
Najib Mikati met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi to discuss bilateral and regional issues
Oct 25, 2021
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Turkiye hikes transit fee for Bosphorus and Dardanelles Straits
The fee increase is set to be implemented on 1 July, with ships passing through the straits being required to pay $4.42 per ton of cargo
Jun 06, 2023
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The Sultan 2.0 will heavily tilt east
It's not that Erdogan has a scheme to head east at the west's expense. It's just that the world's grandest infrastructure, development, and geopolitical projects are all in the east today.
May 31, 2023
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Turkiye’s not-so-westward facing opposition
Erdogan's main rival in Sunday's ballots says he wants to push integration across West and Central Asia by positioning Turkiye as a 'western' country that looks east
May 12, 2023
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Bold gambits on the West Asian chessboard
In the Great Power competition, everything is connected: Uncertain negotiations between Russia and NATO over Ukraine may be impacted by Turkiye’s post-election pivot and Syria's return to the Arab League.
May 09, 2023
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Turkish elections: What if Putin loses Erdogan?
While an Erdogan defeat in Sunday's elections could shift Turkish foreign policy westward and strain Ankara's relations with Moscow, pervasive anti-US sentiments across Turkiye will remain a challenge for the opposition.
May 08, 2023
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Russia-Ukraine grain agreement set to expire: Turkiye
The agreement was initially renewed in March for an extended duration of 60 days
May 03, 2023
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Amid Turkiye’s rubble lies Erdogan’s political fate
The full impact of the recent earthquake that hit both Turkiye and Syria has yet to be fully assessed, but the Turkish Republic has already sustained significant damage that could have long-lasting political effects.
Feb 13, 2023
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A panicked Empire tries to make Russia an ‘offer it can’t refuse’
Realizing NATO’s war with Russia will likely end unfavorably, the US is test-driving an exit offer. But why should Moscow take indirect proposals seriously, especially on the eve of its new military advance and while it is in the winning seat?
Jan 30, 2023
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Turkiye denies sending cluster bombs to Ukraine
Turkiye initially sent US-designed cluster bombs to Ukraine in fall 2022, however, the allegations are denied by Turkiye and Ukraine
Jan 16, 2023
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Putin to provide Turkiye with free grain, flour to send to African countries: Erdogan
Putin assured Ankara that Russia would be able to provide grain for free on the condition that it is delivered to underdeveloped countries in Africa
Jan 09, 2023
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Bulgaria, Turkiye sign 13-year gas deal
The agreement will facilitate the transit of 1.5 billion cubic meters of gas per year into Bulgaria through the BOTAS gas network
Jan 04, 2023
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Eurasia’s Middle Corridor: An Atlanticist frenzy to stifle Europe-Asia integration
Geopolitical interests between the Anglo-American establishment and the Sino-Russian-led axis will clash over the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
Jan 02, 2023
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Woman, Life, Freedom…and NATO
A superpower in decline still retains a vast appetite for irregular, proxy warfare to slow down the imminent multipolar order. Iran, Russia, China are its big targets and all tools will be employed.
Dec 29, 2022
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Syria boosts grain imports from Russia-annexed Crimea
Ukraine claims that the grain headed for the war-torn country has been ‘stolen’ from Crimea by Russia
Dec 20, 2022
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Erdogan: Defense exports will exceed $4 billion by end of year
Over the last two decades Ankara has greatly increased the size of the budget for defense projects, especially in the field of armed drones
Dec 12, 2022
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Erdogan urges Putin to support Turkiye’s occupation of northern Syria
Over the past year, Turkiye has been looking to establish a 'security corridor' running 30km deep inside Syria, as part of a plan to repatriate millions of Syrian refugees
Dec 12, 2022
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Turkiye looks for discount on Russian gas imports: Report
Ankara is looking to ease its energy just days after G7 countries imposed a price cap on Russian oil
Dec 09, 2022
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Israel, Russia coordinated equipment withdrawal from Syria to Ukraine
Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia has reportedly withdrawn military equipment and troops from Syria
Dec 05, 2022
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Turkiye obstructs oil shipments from Russia and Kazakhstan
Tankers moved through the strait require a letter from their insurance company before moving through Turkish controlled waters
Dec 05, 2022
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US-Turkiye brinkmanship won’t reach a point of no return
A conflict of interest between Ankara and Washington over Syria will likely see the two drift apart, with Turkiye aligning more closely with Eurasian powers.
Nov 28, 2022
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