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POLITICS
After Gaza and Ukraine, Will Trump ‘Fix’ the Greece-Turkey-Cyprus Conundrum?
US Ambassador to Ankara says America wants to be the ‘bridge’ connecting Greece and Turkey in a ‘new regional ordinance’, while healing the ‘abscess’ that is Cyprus. Politis speaks to analysts about what heightened US interest in the region means in practice.
Europe
German FM: Time for a New Chapter in Turkey’s EU Accession Process
Germany supports Turkey’s EU accession and participation in SAFE, while Cypriot President says Ankara ‘excluded itself’ from the defence loan programme. UK-EU talks on SAFE participation break down.
Players & Power
Battle for CTP Leadership: Three Candidates to Succeed Erhürman
Sıla Usar İncirli’s candidacy reflects a “collective and participatory” model of politics, Erkut Şahali places alliances and reforms at the centre of his, while Asım Akansoy emphasises left-wing identity and a strengthening of the organisational base.
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