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Turkey’s Refugee Assistance: A Year in Review

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 0:00:44 GMT

Turkey was at the forefront of assisting refugees in 2018, supporting individuals near and far. Turkey will remain a leader in humanitarian assistance as countries turn inward.

U.S. Loses in Decision to Oppose Global Compact on Refugees

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 0:00:02 GMT

The adoption demonstrates a commitment to the future generations of the world that is not shared by the current U.S. administration.

The U.S. Must Make a Choice in Syria

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 0:00:14 GMT

The U.S. will not be able to remain in partnerships with both Turkey and the SDF for much longer. Soon it will need to choose.

Turkey's Role in Stabilization in Syria

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 0:00:44 GMT

Turkey is a leader in stabilization efforts, despite challenges with the U.S.

U.S. Stabilization Efforts in Syria

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 0:00:43 GMT

Stabilization efforts bolster the U.S. policy agenda in Syria and help civilians and displaced persons.

Turkey’s First Lady Highlights Turkey’s Work to Assist Refugees in New York City

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 0:00:47 GMT

The First Lady of Turkey, Her Excellency Emine Erdogan, spoke at The SETA Foundation at Washington D.C.’s event in New York City during the U.N. General Assembly high level meetings week. The event focused on humanitarian challenges, more specifically Turkey’s role in humanitarian assistance.

Idlib: A Cause for Humanitarian Concern

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 0:00:01 GMT

Countries should work together to prevent a humanitarian crisis from worsening as a result of renewed violence in Idlib.

Turkish Aid to Palestinian Refugees

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 0:00:16 GMT

Turkey has provided aid for Palestinians through its commitments to UNRWA, as well as through numerous aid organizations.

The Changing Refugee Routes into Europe

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 0:00:49 GMT

Even though countries are trying to stop the flows of migration from transit countries to Europe, migrants are resilient and will continue to find ways to travel into Europe.

What the National Defense Authorization Act Means for Turkey

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 13:44:04 GMT

The newly-signed NDAA includes language targeting Turkey’s participation in the F-35 Lightning II project.

Iraqi Women Need to be at the Forefront of Reconstruction Efforts

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 0:00:36 GMT

The inclusion of women could help to not only secure further breakthroughs, but ensure that the reconstruction process properly addresses the needs of those whose voices need to be amplified the most.

Syrian Women Should be at the Forefront of Building Peace

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 0:00:12 GMT

Syrian women have made significant gains in local peace efforts and have been at the forefront of development work.

Turkey’s Humanitarian Role in the Rohingya Crisis

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 0:00:44 GMT

Between hosting the largest number of refugees and its continued support for other refugee-hosting states, Turkey is a leader in refugee assistance efforts.

Yemeni Women Will Pay the Highest Cost for Failed Diplomacy

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 0:00:01 GMT

Hudaydah represents a crossroads for the civil war, and whatever step is taken next will have significant consequences for the future of Yemeni women.

US Resettlement Policy Fails Refugees

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 17:07:48 GMT

US resettlement is on track to hit a record low refugee admissions this year. Syrian refugees are greatly affected by the new restrictions, with only 44 Syrians being admitted in this fiscal year so far.

Humanitarian Challenges in Eastern Ghouta

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:08:06 GMT

More still needs to be done to ensure the human dignity and life that each individual in the besieged areas deserve and ensure that humanitarian situations do not worsen in the communities who will receive fleeing individuals from Eastern Ghouta.

Syrian Refugees in Turkey Need More International Support

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 0:00:28 GMT

Programs like the UNICEF’s CCTE are important as they can provide critical support to specific segments of the refugee populations.

The KRG Risks Turkey Ties

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 15:30:06 GMT

There is certainly reason for Turkey to believe that its influence on the KRG renders Ankara capable of swaying its decision making.

EU-Turkey Relations Held Together by Mutual Interest

Wed, 31 May 2017 16:51:48 GMT

Several areas of effective cooperation remain underneath the tense environment of political discourse around EU-Turkey relations.

Decision to arm the YPG gambles with US-Turkish ties

Thu, 11 May 2017 12:03:19 GMT

The recent decision by the US to arm the YPG gambles relations with Turkey for the short term goal of retaking Raqqa.

Turkey Strikes Sinjar

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 9:31:26 GMT

Turkish strikes come at a critical moment as US-led coalition looks to launch its long anticipated offensive against ISIL in Raqqa.

The Risks of the U.S.’ Balancing Act in Syria

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 9:16:30 GMT

Ahead of the battle for Raqqa, the administration will need to closely inspect its plan if it hopes to defeat ISIS and bring peace to Syria.

EU - Turkey Relations on the Brink?

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:57:13 GMT

It is hard to believe that just over a year ago we were expecting a renaissance in the EU-Turkey relationship. The refugee agreement was freshly inked

Possible Pitfalls of Syrian Safe Zones

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 10:43:03 GMT

The implementation of any safe zone in Syria faces a myriad of challenges given the complicated nature of the Syrian conflict.

Astana and the emergence of a Turkish-Russian partnership on Syria

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:17:14 GMT

On January 23rd and 24th Syrian opposition and government forces convened for the first set of talks since Geneva in April 2016. Expectations for a si

Trump Inherits Syria Policy Amid Regional Expectations

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 15:50:42 GMT

U.S. operations in Syria will be a key issue where Trump will have to balance competing goals of allies and partners against its own.

The Freezing of Turkey's EU Membership Negotiations

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 10:04:25 GMT

Increasingly sour rhetoric between Turkey and the European Union has contaminated the very question of Turkey’s status as an EU-candidate country. O

The U.S.-Turkey Agreement on the Future of Raqqa

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 10:22:21 GMT

As the U.S. and its partners make long term plans in Raqqa, efforts like Dunford’s visit will be crucial to long term success in Raqqa.

Turkish concerns over the U.S. plan to retake Raqqa

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:48:46 GMT

In Syria, the U.S. has walked a delicate line between its preference for Kurdish fighting groups in the north of the country, and its indispensable re

Victory in Mosul is More than Driving Out ISIS

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:29:04 GMT

“Liberating” the city of Mosul may begin with good intentions. It may even be a military success. But poor strategic management could result in a huge loss for Iraq, and the whole region.