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Deciphering Turkish Diplomacy Jul 4, 2025

‘PHANTOM’ DIPLOMACY AND ELECTION CALCULATIONS AS ERDOĞAN SEEKS KURDISH SUPPORT

The PKK is expected to lay down arms this week in a symbol that will be one of the most significant steps of the peace process dubbed “Terror-free Turkey.” Iraqi Kurdish media outlet Rudaw reported on June 30 that the group would hand over weapons as a 'gesture of goodwill.”

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Deciphering Turkish Diplomacy Jun 27, 2025

NATO SHIELD ENABLES TURKEY’S RISKY STRATEGIC STRETCH

The unintended consequence of U.S. interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan has been the assertion of Iranian power. “We are in power in four capitals,” Iranians used to brag of their presence and clout in Baghdad, Beirut, Damascus and Yemen.

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