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Akin Unver is an assistant professor of international relations at Kadir Has University, Istanbul and an energy and political risk consultant. He is the winner of 2010 MESA Social Sciences Award and a former lecturer at Princeton University's Near Eastern Studies Department.
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Although it’s a significant blow to Turkey-Russia relations after the jet incident, impairing the relations is unlikely.
The downing of the Russian jet was breaking news, but it wasn’t completely surprising for Russia and Turkey watchers.
As sanctions are lifted, both Turkey and Iran get a chance to radically expand positive aspects of their relationship.
Iran deal may finally enable Turkey’s hope for an Iranian contribution to the EU’s Southern Gas Corridor.
Turkey must take a long, hard look at what went wrong with its regional ambitions – and why.
Turkey may be plotting to install a reliable, Ankara-friendly pseudo-government in northern Syria.
What do two of the most burning strategic emergencies in current world affairs – Ukraine and ISIL –