Milliyet: Turkey's foreign policy changingNovember 9, 2009 - 13:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Changes in Turkey's foreign policy are evident, Milliyet daily columnist Sami Kohen writes. "The West is concerned over Turkey's tending to the Middle East. During the cold war, Turkey was west-oriented, without any chance to pursue a more independent policy. Then, with alternating international conditions and balances, Turkey started observing its own national interests. The situation is different now. Turkey has changed, with its developing political infrastructure and economy. It's transforming into a regional actor and building close relations with the neighbors, specifically Russia, Syria, Iraq and Iran. Relations with Iran appear as most dangerous for the West At that, Turkey doesn't intend to renounce U.S., NATO and EU values. Changes imply establishment of new ties and multilateral strategy, which, however, doesn't demand changes in the main foreign policy trends," the article says. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Welcome to CaseKey 2024. Byblos Bank Armenia firmly stands by future innovators Strategic business cases, invaluable experience, innovative approaches and more than 25 events are in store for the participants of CaseKey 2024. Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Blinken says U.S. reviewing a number of aid requests from Armenia He said the U.S. is reviewing the requests to determine what more it can do to increase its assistance to Armenia. At least 2 CSTO members participated in preparing 44-day war against Armenia – PM Nikol Pashinyan has declared that at least two CSTO member countries participated in preparations for the 44-day war against Armenia. |