Middle Orient

2001’e doğru

Bu ekonomik kurtuluş savaşı meselesi kafama takıldı bir kere. Dün sordum, “Kim bu işgalciler, ekonomimizi kimden kurtarıyoruz” diye bir yanıt gelmedi. Ama döviz kurları yükselmeye devam etti. Dün son olarak baktığımda euro 15’e, pound 17’ye dayanmıştı ki, asabım bozulmasın diye bakmaktan vazgeçtim. Her gün bir önceki günden değil, artık her …

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Israel calls on Ankara to close Hamas offices in Turkey

Following the killing in Jerusalem of Eliyahu Kay by a Hamas member linked to Turkey, and following the exposure of a West Bank Hamas cell led by the Hamas Turkey office, Jerusalem is calling on Ankara to shut down the group’s activities in the country. Israel has intensified its diplomatic …

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Saudi, Syrian intelligence chiefs meet in Cairo

The meeting between the Saudi and Syrian intelligence chiefs is a further step to reintegrate Syria’s role in the Arab League — which is opposed by the United States. Saudi Arabia’s intelligence chief Gen. Khalid bin Ali Al Humaidan met Nov. 13 with his Syrian counterpart Hussam Luka in Cairo, …

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Deteriorating Turkish lira hurts residents in Syria’s Idlib

The depreciation of the Turkish lira against the US dollar has resulted in worsening living conditions in Idlib and increased the people’s resentment against Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the Salvation Government, which they hold primarily responsible for the economic crisis. The depreciation of the Turkish lira against the US dollar …

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Erdogan’s credibility plunges along with lira

Turkey’s president has received the lowest grade from consumers in his political career as his controversial economic policy is expected to further fuel inflation in the coming months. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing a sharp decline in confidence in his economic management amid the chaotic economic climate he …

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Ekonomik kurtuluş savaşı ve spekülasyon ittifakı

Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan dün gerçekleşen ve ilk gündem maddesinin ekonomi olduğunu tahmin ettiğimiz kabine toplantısının ardından yaptığı açıklamada önemli bir kavram attı ortaya. İçinde bulunduğumuz zorlu süreci “ekonomik kurtuluş savaşı” olarak tanımladı. 2010 sonrasında ne yaşandığını bilenler bu tanımın durup dururken ortaya atılmadığını da iyi bilir. Gezi’den 15 Temmuz’a formları değişse …

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India’s Opportunity In The Middle East – Analysis

The Middle East or West Asia is witnessing increased diplomatic activity in recent months with regional leaders, who were squabbling among themselves not too long ago, engaging each other at various levels and forums. Saudi Arabia and Qatar have buried their four-year altercation, while Turkey and UAE are engaging in …

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Yemen joint forces take control of key area as Houthis suffer big losses

The joint forces battling the Iran-backed Houthis in western Yemen have taken full control of key areas between the provinces of Hodeidah and Taez. A large-scale operation that began last Friday has led to big losses in the rebel ranks, said Aseel Assakladi, media centre director of the pro-government Al …

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Iraqi air force bombs Islamic State hideouts in mountains

There have been several Islamic State attacks in rural areas of northern Iraq recently. The Iraqi air force conducted airstrikes against the Islamic State (IS) in the Hamrin mountains today, the military announced. Iraqi pilots in Czech-made Aero L-159 Alca fighter jets bombed hideouts and equipment belonging to IS in …

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Morocco acquires Israeli anti-drone air defense system

Israel’s defense minister is expected in Rabat on Wednesday to finalize further deals. Morocco has acquired the Israeli-made Skylock Dome anti-drone air defense system, the Royal Armed Forces announced in a statement posted online Monday. The system, first revealed in February at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in …

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