US personnel in Iraq and Syria targeted in rocket and drone attacks by Iran-backed militias, as Iran Revolutionary Guards commander visits militia officials
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Current issues in the US-Turkish relationship and whether conflict or compromise is likely in the future, notably over Kurdish control of northeast Syria
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Amid years of growing tension in Turkish-US relationship, World Unfiltered speaks with leading political analyst and former Turkish diplomat Sinan Ülgen.
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Haaretz journalist Allison Kaplan Sommer and Scott Lucas on Biden Administration’s approach to Israel and Palestine following latest killings over Gaza
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In Israel and West Bank, Secretary of State Antony Blinken pursues Gaza reconstruction but Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu focuses — or diverts — on Iran.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken repeats Biden Administration’s support for aid to reconstruct Gaza and opposition to suspension of arms of Israel.
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50-minute discussion of long-standing causes of Israel-Palestine conflict and proximate causes of 11 days of killing — can there be political resolution?
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In kaleidoscope of regional politics, and amid Turkey’s internal difficulties, is there even a coherent — let alone successful — Turkish foreign policy?
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President Joe Biden hails a ceasefire between Israeli Government and the Gazan leadership, and looked towards an international initiative to rebuild Gaza.
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Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu publicly snubs call by President Biden to de-escalate attacks on Gaza — but Israeli official says ceasefire may be near.
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In phone call to Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Joe Biden repeats endorsement of Israel’s deadly attacks on Gaza, while backing an eventual ceasefire.
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A discussion of how the Biden Administration is protecting Israel’s attacks on Gaza, more than a week into the deadly bombing, and opposing a ceasefire
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The US has reportedly blocked a UN Security Council statement on the Israel-Gaza killings, calling for a ceasefire, for the third time in a week.
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In phone call to Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Joe Biden backs Israel’s ongoing strikes against Gaza, as Israelis level more high-rise buildings.
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Can the international community halt the killings in Gaza and Israel? Unlikely — but escalating violence inside Israel might build pressure to halt attacks.
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Scott Lucas on causes of escalation of violence between Israel and Gaza, and if anything can be done to prevent a wider war and more killing of civilians
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“Amid Turkey’s economic problems and Erdoğan’s linked effort to suppress dissent, Government may want to move on from Biden recognition of Armenia genocide”
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President Biden tells Turkish counterpart Erdoğan that he intends to recognize the Ottoman Empire’s 1915 massacre of 100,000s of Armenians as “genocide”.
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Senior officials of Iran and Saudi Arabia, who have been in conflict throughout the region, have held talks in Iraq’s capital Baghdad.
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Turkey’s Erdoğan Government is in a web of international and domestic conflicts: does Ankara have a “grand strategy” or is just jumping from fire to fire?
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Amnesty International details abuse of Syrian refugees detained by Lebanese security forces, including beatings, suspension, and forced “confessions”.
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World Unfiltered asks Atilla Yeşilada Turkey falls into economic crisis in 2021. His summary? “Every year brings the possibility of economic crisis.”
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A deep dive on Coffee Talk Politics into themes of Biden Administration’s foreign policy, including approach to Iran, Middle East, China, and Russia
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Pope Francis and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi are greeted by dancers, Baghdad, March 5,...
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Speaking truth to power? Nevşin Mengü on her work and the possibilities for journalism in the current political and media environment in Turkey and beyond
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US strikes positions of Iran-backed militias inside Syria, responding to rocket attacks of Iran-supported groups on American personnel on Iraqi bases.
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Assad regime and residents report airstrikes on Syria’s capital Damascus. Israel outlets say they are response to Friday explosion on Israeli-owned ship.
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US report says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but Biden Administration avoids personal punishment.
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What do the recent history and context of Turkey’s relationship with Gulf States tell us about prospects in 2021? Dr Ali Bakir speaks with World Unfiltered.
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Turkey-Israel alliance in Middle East with multitude of issues and conflicts, from Syria to Iran to Gulf States? World Unfiltered speaks with Dr. Selin Nasi.
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