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Breast Implant Illness
Episode 111: Unlocking the Connection Between Addiction and Hormone Health with Dr. Esra Cavusoglu

Breast Implant Illness

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 32:26


In this episode, Dr. Rob Whitfield, a board-certified plastic surgeon, sits down with Dr. Esra Cavusoglu, a psychologist and certified addiction therapist, to chat about how addiction, hormone health, and overall wellness all connect. Dr. Whitfield dives into the topic of breast implant illness, going over its symptoms and the different treatment options available, while emphasizing the importance of a multimodal approach to managing pain after surgery. Dr. Cavusoglu shares her unique methods for treating addiction, focusing on how hormone imbalances and trauma play a role. Tune in to hear more about the need for a holistic approach to health, integrating both physical and mental health care to boost patient outcomes and enhance overall well-being. Connect with Dr. Esra Cavusoglu Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/esracavusoglu/reels/) LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/in/esra-m-cavusoglu-phd-casac-cac-77548021) Website (https://www.longevilab.com/en/c/longevity) Show Highlights: Discussion on Cognitive Impairment (00:02:20) Cognitive impairment and its relevance in addiction treatment Unique Methods in Addiction Treatment (00:02:58) Treating addiction through hormone level assessments and comprehensive bloodwork Pain Management Post-Surgery (00:10:12) Strategies for managing pain and avoiding opioid dependence after surgery High-Performance Addiction (00:14:22) Addiction patterns in high-functioning individuals and their coping mechanisms Young Patient Demographics (00:19:03) Rising rates of eating disorders and alcoholism among younger patients Body Dysmorphia Concerns (00:20:21) Prevalence of body dysmorphia and early cosmetic procedures in young women Recognizing Addiction in Loved Ones (00:28:42) Identifying addiction through behavioral changes rather than substance use frequency Bio: Dr. Cavusoglu Trained both in the United States and internationally, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu is a doctor in psychology and a certified addiction therapist in the State of New York. She formerly held a position on the Clinical Advisory Board of the Yale University School of Medicine and served as an Advisor for International Development with the Yale Program on Supervision. Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu has participated in numerous international medical conferences and events. Some of the prominent organizations include serving as a moderator at the event organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria, in 2016. Dr. Çavuşoğlu also acted as a panelist at the Asia Pacific Behavioral and Addiction Medicine (APBAM) Conference held in Singapore in 2013. Dr. Çavuşoğlu continues to treat her patients. In her capacity as the senior supervisor at the Oya Bahadır Yüksel Rehabilitation Center in Gaziantep, Turkey, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu designed and implemented the Turkey Model of Rehabilitation, which has since become the standard in the country. Prior to this role, she served for two years as the Vice President of Operations at the Gaziantep Center, where she collaborated closely with key Turkish government and health consultancy officials. She has made significant contributions to the field of addiction treatment in Turkey. Her articles on this topic have been honored with Presidential Recognition. She has presented on important subjects such as adolescent substance abuse treatment, including engagements in the United States, Turkey, and Singapore. Dr. Çavuşoğlu established the Contemporary Addiction Studies Association (ÇABAÇAD) to combat the growing addiction problem of Turkiye. In her power, her desire is to spread the science of addiction to the field and support institutions that are in need of building residential and outpatient programs, as well as create training curricula. 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Strait Talk
Egypt's FM Visits Türkiye as Iran Reopens Embassy in Saudi Arabia

Strait Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 10:22


Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has paid an official visit to Ankara where he met his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu. The two ministers said they are taking concrete steps in reappointing ambassadors and will enhance cooperation to ensure stability in Libya. The meeting comes just weeks after Cavusoglu made a landmark visit to Cairo, the first of its kind in a decade. Shoukry's visit to Turkiye is his second since March when he toured the country's south in a show of solidarity following the February 6th earthquakes. Diplomatic ties between the two countries had been cut off after a 2013 coup in Egypt overthrew then-president Mohammed Morsi. But the recent meetings have raised expectations that full diplomatic relations will be restored soon. Their rapproachment follows others in the region, including Iran, which recently reopened its embassy in Saudi Arabia. Bahrain and Qatar also announced restoration of diplomatic ties, ending a years-long dispute. Guests: Jane Kinninmont Policy and Impact Director at European Leadership Network Cengiz Tomar Professor at Marmara University

Krieg in Europa – das Update zur Lage in der Ukraine
Lawrow in Türkei: Verhandlungen über das Getreideabkommen

Krieg in Europa – das Update zur Lage in der Ukraine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 3:37


Der russische Außenminister Sergej Lawrow hat dem Westen vorgeworfen, sich beim Getreideabkommen nicht an Absprachen zu halten. Lawrow sagte nach einem Gespräch mit seinem türkischen Kollegen Mevlüt Cavusoglu, es gebe keine Fortschritte für Russland, nur die Ukraine profitiere davon. Zudem hat Lawrow Bedingungen für mögliche Friedensgespräche mit der Ukraine genannt. Er sagte, die Gespräche wären nur im Zuge einer neuen Weltordnung ohne eine Vorherrschaft der USA möglich. Sie müssten zudem russische Interessen berücksichtigen. Cavusoglu zeigte sich besorgt über eine mögliche Verschärfung des Konflikts in den kommenden Monaten. Die türkische Regierung werde sich weiterhin bemühen, den Krieg auf dem Verhandlungswege zu beenden.

Daily News Brief by TRT World
February 28, 2023

Daily News Brief by TRT World

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 3:29


This is TRT World's Daily News Brief for Tuesday, February 28th. *) Turkish president pledges to preserve fabric of quake-hit historical provinces Türkiye's president has promised not to allow major changes to the fabric of the country's southern provinces amid efforts to rebuild from the devastation caused by two powerful earthquakes earlier this month. Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged that his government will take the necessary steps to prepare cities for future disasters, saying that construction would not be allowed in areas near fault lines or areas prone to soil liquefaction. The president also ruled out high-rise buildings in old settlements and repeated his promise to mend the damage caused by the earthquakes within the span of a year. *) Egypt showed friendship, fraternity in 'difficult times,' says Türkiye Hailing the solidarity Egypt displayed immediately after Türkiye's deadly earthquakes, the Turkish foreign minister has said that the two countries were "opening a new chapter in relations." Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry visited the southern quake-hit Adana and neighbouring Mersin provinces on Monday along with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu. Cavusoglu said he and Shoukry addressed ways to further develop ties in a bilateral meeting at Adana's Sakirpasa Airport. *) Russia fights to encircle Ukraine's defenders in Bakhmut Russian forces have pressed their offensive in eastern Ukraine as they attempt to encircle the small mining city of Bakhmut - a frontline city in the Donetsk province. "The enemy is constantly destroying everything that can be used to protect our positions for fortification and defence…," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Russian President Vladimir Putin identified Ukraine's eastern Donetsk and Luhansk provinces as a focus from the outset of the conflict. Moscow-backed separatists have fought in the region since 2014. *) West African bloc urges candidates to accept election results in Nigeria Election observers from the Economic Community of West African States have urged candidates in Nigeria's February 25 elections to respect the outcome of the polls. Results from 11 states released by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday show the ruling All Progressives Party leading. The opposition Peoples Democratic Party and Labour Party have been calling for the cancellation of the polls, citing reported cases of violence and the late arrival of voting materials. And finally… *) Twitter cuts more staff as Musk woes multiply Reports of more layoffs at Twitter have landed as owner Elon Musk waded into a racism controversy that risked pushing advertisers further away from the struggling platform. Musk called US media "racist" after multiple newspapers announced they would stop publishing a popular comic strip whose creator called Black people a hate group. Like Musk, the creator of the long-running "Dilbert" comic strip, Scott Adams, has increasingly stoked controversy with his views on social issues. The controversy came as the New York Times reported that Twitter had laid off at least 200 employees, or 10 percent of its already decimated workforce.

Daily News Brief by TRT World
February 17, 2023

Daily News Brief by TRT World

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 2:45


*) The United Nations appeals for $1B aid for Türkiye The United Nations has launched an appeal for 1 billion dollars to help victims in Türkiye of last week's devastating earthquakes that killed thousands of people and left millions more in desperate need of aid. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement that the funds would provide humanitarian relief for three months to 5.2 million people. He said the money would "allow aid organizations to rapidly scale up vital support," including in the areas of food security, protection, education, water and shelter. *) Türkiye quakes deadliest natural disaster on alliance territory: NATO chief The NATO chief has said that last week's deadly earthquakes in southeastern Türkiye were "the deadliest natural disaster on alliance territory since the foundation of" the security alliance. In a joint press conference on Thursday, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg's visit is meant to show the alliance's solidarity with Türkiye after deadly quakes. Cavusoglu said the NATO Council has also decided to send residential containers and tents that are suitable for winter conditions. *) Türkiye tightens noose around building contractors over 'earthquake crimes' Turkish authorities have detained more contractors and others allegedly responsible for poorly constructed buildings that collapsed and caused heavy mass casualties in last week's earthquakes. Three people were detained in Türkiye's southeastern Kahramanmaras province, which was the epicentre of two powerful earthquakes. Another five contractors were detained in Istanbul under the coordination of the Kahramanmaras Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. *) Boy among three survivors pulled alive 260 hours after Türkiye quakes Eleven days into the quake, rescuers have pulled a 12-year-old boy and two men out of the rubble. The rescues came more than 260 hours after the earthquakes that have so far left nearly 44,000 people dead in Türkiye and neighbouring Syria. The boy was rescued from the rubble of a building in the central Antakya city of Hatay province at the 260th hour following the first earthquake that hit Türkiye. Two more people were pulled alive from the rubble in the same province but such rescues have become increasingly rare. *) World wrestling body launches campaign for earthquake victims in Türkiye, Syria United World Wrestling has kicked off a campaign to raise money for the earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria. "United World Wrestling has set up a donation drive to support relief efforts for those impacted by the earthquakes," the UWW said in a statement. It added that people can donate via PayPal or a bank account.

Daily News Brief by TRT World
January 20, 2023

Daily News Brief by TRT World

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 2:27


*) Zelenskyy expects powerful Western military support President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Ukraine is waiting for a "decision from one European capital that will activate the prepared chains of cooperation on tanks." Zelenskyy thanked Estonia for the large package of military assistance and Sweden for its package which included howitzers and ammunition. Zelenskyy also thanked Denmark for the NLAW, Archers and APCs. *) Palestine tells Biden adviser to rein in Israel 'before it's too late' Palestine's President Mahmoud Abbas meets US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, appealing to the Biden administration to stop the Israeli government from pressing ahead with escalatory measures against the Palestinians. Abbas urged the United States to intervene before it is too late to stop the unilateral measures by the new Israeli coalition's policies. *) Türkiye expects US to extradite FETO terrorists: Cavusoglu Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says that he hopes Washington will extradite members of the Fetullah Terrorist Organization based in the US. Speaking with members of the Turkish-American community and Ahiska Turks in Houston, Texas, Cavusoglu stressed that FETO members are "intensely" present in the city. Cavusoglu said that FETO's educational institutions were shut down in many countries and their members were handed over to Türkiye. *) At least 145 people feared dead in DRC boat tragedy At least 145 passengers are missing and feared dead after a motorised boat overloaded with goods and animals sank at night on a river in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo. About 55 people survived the disaster, officials said. The boat was travelling to the neighbouring Republic of Congo when it capsized in the Lulonga River. And finally… *) Kashmir, Chad, Venezuela activists win Martin Ennals Award Campaigners from disputed Kashmir region, Chad and Venezuela win the Martin Ennals Award, one of the world's most prestigious human rights prizes. Khurram Parvez, a prominent rights activist in restive India-administered Kashmir, Delphine Djiraibe, one of Chad's first women lawyers and Feliciano Reyna, a rights activist in Venezuela bagged the award, the jury announced. The award ceremony, managed by Martin Ennals Foundation, will take place in Geneva on February 16, the organisers said.

Strait Talk
Iran Says It Is Ready to Mediate Between Türkiye and Syria

Strait Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 12:59


Late last year, signs began emerging that Türkiye and Syria were ready to put more than a decade of hostility behind them. And that momentum continued this week, as Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian visited Ankara, fresh from a trip to Damascus. Following in the footsteps of Russia, which hosted both Syrian and Turkish defence ministers in Moscow last month, Iran is pushing for the two neighbors to normalise ties. Türkiye's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, hailed Iran's diplomatic efforts, saying its mediating role is very important. Cavusoglu also hinted that a much awaited meeting with his Syrian counterpart could take place as early as next month. Relations between Türkiye and Syria broke down in 2011 following the start of the Syrian war. Ankara has supported the opposition, while Russia and Iran have been the biggest backers of Damascus. Guests: Ahmet Keser Associate Professor at Hasan Kalyoncu University Ivan Starodubtsev Russia Analyst

Daily News Brief by TRT World
January 19, 2023

Daily News Brief by TRT World

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 2:26


*) Türkiye tells US to delink F-16 jet sale from Nordic NATO bids Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said that the United States must approve a 20 billion dollar sale of F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye. Cavusoglu said after a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that the important thing on the sale of F-16 jets is whether the Biden administration will be determined. The Turkish minister said the Biden administration should not waste the deal because of objection by some senators and should also convey to Congress that NATO bids by Finland and Sweden are not linked with F-16 sale. *) Huge US weapons package for Ukraine The US is finalising a massive package of military aid for Ukraine that US officials say is likely to total as much as 2.6 billion dollars. It's expected to include for the first time nearly 100 Stryker combat vehicles and at least 50 Bradley armoured vehicles to allow Ukrainian forces to move more quickly and securely on the front lines in the war with Russia. The officials said the numbers could change as the Biden administration goes through final deliberations on the package. *) New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern to quit as PM next month New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern plans to stand down no later than early February and will not seek reelection, Ardern has said in a televised statement. Fighting back tears, she said the general election will take place on October 14 and her last day as prime minister will be on February 7. Ardern faced a tough election campaign this year. *) France braces for nationwide strike against Macron's pension reform Trains will grind to a halt in France, classrooms will be shut, and businesses will be disrupted as workers walk off their jobs in an attempt to derail a planned pension reform. The nationwide day of strikes and protests is a major test for President Emmanuel Macron, but also for the unions. Opinion polls show French voters overwhelmingly reject a reform that the government says is vital to ensure the pension system does not go bust. And finally… *) Spanish great-grandmother tipped as 'world's oldest person' at 115 A Spanish great-grandmother who was born in the United States has likely become the world's oldest living person at 115, a Guinness World Records consultant said. Maria Branyas Morera is believed to have assumed the title following the death of French nun Lucile Randon aged 118, senior consultant for gerontology Robert D. Young said. Guinness World Records must still make the official decision after carrying out document checks and interviewing Branyas Morera's family.

Radio Sweden Somali - Raadiyaha Iswiidhen
Wararkii maanta iyo Raadiyaha Iswiidhen

Radio Sweden Somali - Raadiyaha Iswiidhen

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 4:50


Warar iyo Barnaamijyo Af Soomali ah Maanta oo arbaco ah taariikhduna tahay 21 december 2022, ayaa ah maalinta sannadka ugu mugdisan iyo weliba habeenka ugu dheer iyo maalinta oo ugu gaaban. Cudurka fin-daayeerka ayaa dhowaantan loo heley magac cusub oo ingiriisi ah mpox. Midkaasina oo hadda ay hayadda hoggaanka bulshada Socialstyrelsen ay iminka magacaa ansixisay. Faafidda cudurka ayuu ugu badnaa galbeedka iyo bartamaha Afrika, halka habka ugu badan ee lagu kala qaadayeyna ey ahayd ragga isu taga. Laanta caafimadka ee WHO ayaa xaqiijisay in magacan findaayeerka sidoo kale loo isticmaalay si cunsurinimo ku dheehan tahay, haddey noqon lahayd aaladda internetka iyo qeeybaha kale ee bulshada. Berri oo khamiis ah ayuu wasiirka arrimaha dibadda Sweden, Tobias Billström wuxuu u safri doonaa dalka Turkiga, isagoo halkaas kula kulmi doona dhiggiisa Turkiga Mevlüt Cavusoglu.

Daily News Brief by TRT World
December 13,2022

Daily News Brief by TRT World

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 2:43


*) Cavusoglu: Türkiye won't allow terror groups to take shelter in Syria, Iraq Türkiye's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said that Ankara will not allow the PKK/PYD/YPG terrorist organisation to take shelter in Syria and Iraq. Cavusoglu told parliament on Monday that if the Syrian regime acts “realistically,” Türkiye is ready to work together on the fight against terrorism, the political process and the return of Syrians. Türkiye follows the same policy in Iraq, Cavusoglu said, adding that Ankara offers both Iraq's central and regional governments cooperation in fighting terrorism. Last month, Türkiye launched Operation Claw-Sword in northern areas of Iraq and Syria. *) US sends first shipment of power gear to aid Ukraine The United States has shipped the first part of its power equipment aid to Ukraine, according to US officials. The first tranche was power equipment worth about $13 million. Two more planeloads of equipment will leave from the US this week. Russia has been carrying out widespread attacks on Ukraine's electricity transmission and heating infrastructure since October. Kiev and its allies say it is a deliberate campaign to harm civilians. *) Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in the Bahamas Authorities in the Bahamas have arrested Samuel Bankman-Fried, the founder of a now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange, at the request of the US government. US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams said the FTX founder was arrested based on a sealed indictment filed by his office. US authorities expect to unseal the indictment on Tuesday morning, and more will be said at that time. *) Thousands of UK rail workers go on strike again Thousands of rail workers have launched a strike across the UK as part of a wave of industrial action planned for the festive period. The strikes were called by Britain's largest rail union RMT. They will be held over two 48-hour periods this week. They will see picket lines at major stations and cancelled or disrupted journeys. The latest round of rail strikes comes as the UK is experiencing a wave of industrial action on a scale not seen since the 1980s, fuelled by energy and food price hikes. *) 'Avatar,' 'Top Gun' and 'Elvis' to compete for top prize at Golden Globes "Avatar: The Way of Water," "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Elvis" have been nominated for best drama film at the upcoming Golden Globe awards. "The Banshees of Inisherin," a nominee for best comedy or musical film, led all movies with eight nominations from members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Globe-nominated actors included Austin Butler for his portrayal of rock music legend Elvis Presley, Daniel Craig for "Glass Onion" and Colin Farrell for "Banshees."

Strait Talk
What Is the Middle Corridor and Why Is It So Important For Türkiye?

Strait Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 12:07


Back before the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's attack on Ukraine upended the global economy, a land corridor linking Europe and the Asia Pacific, often took a back seat when it came to international trade. But that could be about to change, according to Türkiye's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. He said that in the aftermath of the pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine, the world is hungry for more diversified, trade and energy routes. Speaking at a regional meeting with the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan, Cavusoglu said that the Middle Corridor, a land route that includes Türkiye, the Caucasus and Central Asia, is now one of the world's most crucial transport links. This year, the route is expected to see a six-fold increase in cargo transported. Part of China's trillion dollar Belt and Road Initiative that looks to recreate a modern Silk Road, the Middle Corridor will play a vital role in transporting goods, people, and energy between Europe and the Asia Pacific. Türkiye, which has played a leading role in increasing the route's importance, is also investing heavily in new infrastructure projects in countries like Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan. Guests Vakur Sumer Associate Professor at Selcuk University Nazgul Kenzhetay Political Analyst and Journalist

Daily News Brief by TRT World

*) Pakistan's ex-PM Khan recovers in hospital after assassination attempt Pakistani former prime minister Imran Khan was recovering in hospital after an assassination attempt that left him with a gunshot wound to the leg. His doctor Faisal Sultan said Khan "was stable and he was doing fine" at Shaukat Khanum hospital in the eastern city of Lahore. The attack on his convoy killed one man and wounded at least 10 others. Khan's party said it would hold country-wide protests on Friday as tensions remained high in the South Asian nation. *) Millions without power after Russian strikes — Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Russia's campaign against Ukraine's energy network has left around 4.5 million people without power. The two sides' forces continued to battle without significant change on the ground on the eastern and southern Ukraine fronts, with preparations building for a fight over the southern hub of Kherson. Shipments of Ukraine grain to global markets meanwhile resumed after Moscow returned to the Turkiye-brokered grain export deal. *) NATO chief hails Türkiye's support to Ukraine, role in fight against terror NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has hailed Türkiye's support to Ukraine, Ankara support during the conflict has reduced "some of the effects of brutal war." After his meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Istanbul, he said Türkiye as a highly valued NATO ally is making important contributions to the alliance's shared security. Cavusoglu for his part said the Black Sea grain export deal needs to be renewed in 20 days and affirmed Türkiye's continued efforts to ensure that the deal remains uninterrupted. *) Millions of people on the verge of hunger in South Sudan Almost eight million people in South Sudan, or two thirds of the population in the deeply-troubled country, are at risk of hunger. United Nations has warned in a report that around 7.76 million people are likely to face acute food insecurity during the April-July 2023 lean season. It said 1.4 million children will be malnourished in the east African country during that period. And finally… *) Swiatek downs Garcia at WTA Finals World number one Iga Swiatek beats Caroline Garcia 6-3, 6-2 to clinch a semi-final spot at the WTA Finals. France's Garcia can still advance with a victory on Saturday against Daria Kasatkina, who eliminated Coco Gauff from semi-final contention with over fourth-ranked American. Swiatek, who hasn't dropped a set in two round-robin matches, said she's feeling no pressure as she caps a year that has so far featured eight titles.

The Newsmakers Video
Turkish Foreign Minister Calls For Win-Win Patnership With Africa

The Newsmakers Video

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 11:49


A win-win partnership. That's how Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu described his country's policy towards Africa, during a regional security summit in the Senegalese capital. Dubbed the Dakar forum, the annual gathering is taking on more importance this year in the wake of Russia's attack on Ukraine, especially its impact on global food and energy prices. Senegal was the first stop of Foreign Minister Cavusoglu's three-nation Africa tour. On Wednesday, Cavusoglu visited Ghana, where he called the West African country an important partner for Türkiye in the region. He also reiterated that Türkiye was a strategic partner for the African Union, noting that trade with the continent had passed $34 and half billion dollars last year. Cavusoglu praised Ghana for championing the role of Africa in the UN Security Council, and speaking truth to power. So what exactly is Türkiye's win-win approach to Africa, and how will Ankara differentiate itself from other established powers that have courted the continent? Guests: Kabir Adamu Managing Director of Beacon Consulting Paul-Simon Handy Senior Adviser at Institute for Security Studies

Daily News Brief by TRT World
18 October, 2022

Daily News Brief by TRT World

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 2:19


*) US warns of sanctions over Iran drone ties after Kiev strikes The United States has warned it would take action against companies and nations working with Iran's drone programme after Russia used the imports for deadly kamikaze strikes in Kiev. State Department spokesperson said, "Anyone doing business with Iran that could have any link to UAVs or ballistic missile developments or the flow of arms from Iran to Russia should be very careful and do their due diligence.” He added that the US will not hesitate to use sanctions or take actions against perpetrators. *) Türkiye criticises Greece's 'shameless' mistreatment of refugees Türkiye has lashed out at Greece for falsely accusing Ankara of mistreating refugees, calling Athens "shameless.” Turkish Foriegn Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Greece is known for its record on violations of international law, therefore, it is natural for Greece to attempt to slander Türkiye as its own crimes multiply. Cavusoglu was addressing a news conference after a meeting in Istanbul of foreign ministers of the Council of Turkic States. *) UK's Truss apologises for economic mistakes, will 'stick around' Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss has apologised for what she called "mistakes" in her programme that caused investor confidence to evaporate and her poll ratings to plunge. Truss told the BBC she accepts responsibility and that she is sorry for the mistakes that have been made. She added that she wanted to act to help people with their energy bills to deal with the issue of high taxes, but her administration “went too far and too fast.” *) Australia walks back recognition of West Jerusalem as Israeli capital — FM Australia has reversed the previous government's recognition of West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. It said the issue should be resolved as part of peace talks between Israel and Palestine. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said that Australia is committed to a two-state solution in which Israel and a future Palestinian state coexist in peace and security. *) Benzema, Putellas win 2022 Ballon d'Or awards Karim Benzema has won the men's Ballon d'Or for the first time after a brilliant season with Real Madrid capped by the Champions League and Spanish league titles. Spanish player Alexia Putellas won the women's trophy for the second straight year following another standout season with Barcelona. Benzema had his best season ever at Madrid, being the top scorer in both leagues. He scored 44 times for Madrid, including 15 in Europe's top competition.

International report
Turkish-Greek dispute over Libyan oil reserves risks sparking regional row

International report

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 6:31


Tensions between Greece and Turkey are spreading across the Mediterranean from Libya to the divided island of Cyprus. The risk of a confrontation is threatening to draw in fellow Nato allies. The Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu this week announced in Tripoli the signing of a memorandum with Libya's government of national unity for the joint exploration of hydrocarbon reserves in Libya's offshore waters and national territory Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias swiftly challenged the agreement's legitimacy, claiming it infringed on Greek waters. Turkey's deepening economic and military ties with the Libyan government is the latest point of tension between Athens and Ankara. Moreover, relations between the Nato partners are becoming increasingly fraught, mainly because of territorial disputes. These conflicts are now putting ties between the United States and Turkey under pressure. "The ones standing with the Greeks just for the sake of pleasing the Greeks should not expect friendship from us," warned Cavusoglu.  "Because Turkey will not bow down to such acts. Turkey will take necessary steps in Cyprus." Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had earlier announced that Turkey would increase its military presence in Cyprus after Washington lifted its military arms embargo on the Greek Cypriot administration. On Friday, Erdogan declared that military drones had been deployed on Cyprus.  The Mediterranean Island has been divided between Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities since 1974. The Greek Cypriot administration is the only internationally recognised government.  Washington's action comes as State Department spokesman Ned Price appeared to offer support to Athens amid rising tensions with Ankara over Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. Don't inflame tensions in the islands "Greece's sovereignty over these islands is not in question. But we call on countries, including our allies, to respect territorial integrity and sovereignty and avoid actions that inflame tensions," said Price. Ankara has condemned Greece's militarisation of some of its islands close to Turkish shores, which Turkey claims violate an international agreement. Athens insists it is protecting its territory from Turkish threats. Political scientist Cengiz Aktar of the University of Athens says the Greek government is calculating that it has Washington's support and is in no mood to back down from what it considers Turkish bullying. "There is a common wisdom in Greece, don't belittle small countries. We have a live example of Ukraine and Russia. "I mean, yes, the Greeks are ready," said political scientist Cengiz Aktar of the University of Athens. Athens insists its militarisation of the islands is in response to the threat posed by Turkey, whose military forces, in many cases, are less than a kilometer distant from Greek islands. Athanasios Drougos, a defense analyst at Greece's War College, warns that Ankara's hardening stance will lead to a stronger response from Athens. The Greek right of self defence "The Greek position is based on the right of self defence. "I would say there are some provocative military exercises, some drills, they bother Greece quite a lot.  "So, for the time being, I can tell you there is no option for Greece to demilitarise the islands," Greek and Turkish warplanes routinely challenge one another in disputed airspace over the Aegean Sea. Both are continuing to build up their military presence. On Thursday, Erdogan reiterated his threat to the Greek militarised islands. "This applies to Greece and any country that disturbs us and attacks us. Our response to them is: 'We may suddenly arrive one night.' They should be aware of this and understand this," said Erdogan. Turkish-Greek tensions are nothing new. The two edged to the brink of war in 1996 over an uninhabited islet. US intervention prevented open hostilities. But with Turkey saying Greece is using US-supplied weapons to militarise its islands, observers say Washington's status as an honest broker is in question.  Turkish-US relations are already strained over Erodgan's ties with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and doubts over Turkey's loyalty to Nato.  On Friday, the two leaders held talks by phone to discuss deepening ties.  Region moving closer to war Asli Aydintasbas, a visiting fellow of the Brookings Institution, a Washington research group, says she is worried the region is moving closer to war.  "We are used to occasional flare-ups in this relationship, but I think right now, the global environment is very uncertain, chaotic, and almost conducive to a military confrontation between Turkey and Greece," said Aydintasbas. "The dynamics have changed," she added. "Turkey no longer feels a strong and firm member of the western camp or NATO alliance. It is still NATO, but obviously also interested in having alternatives. And Turkey is also a whole lot more self-confident than it used to be. Meanwhile, Greece feels that there's been a big change in Greece as well," said Aydintasbas. For now, neither Athens nor Ankara appears ready to step back. Cavusoglu said last month that Turkey was prepared to resolve tensions diplomatically but warned the country wouldn't hesitate to use hard power if diplomacy failed and Turkish interests were threatened.

International report
France pushes Turkey to support sanctions, stand up to Russian aggression

International report

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 6:51


With Turkish Russian trade booming since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna's visit to Turkey this week focused on efforts to further isolate Moscow. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu welcomed Colonna. But behind the diplomatic pleasantries, there are growing concerns in the EU over Ankara's refusal to enforce western sanctions against Moscow. At a joint press conference with Cavusoglu, Colonna stressed the importance of unity in standing up to Russian aggression. "The European Union and other partner and allied countries have the same objective: to limit the renewal of the Russian war effort and to make Russia understand that it has chosen a dead end," said Colonna. "In this context, it is important that as many countries as possible send the same message." Deep financial ties Russian-Turkish trade has surged to record levels since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict. Bilateral trade with European countries, which had strong trading ties with Russia, has spiked fuelling suspicions that Turkey is becoming a backdoor to circumvent sanctions. Turkish-Russian financial ties deepened further, with Moscow depositing five billion dollars in Turkey, ostensibly to aid a Russian company's construction of a nuclear power station in Turkey. A further 10 billion dollars is reportedly expected in the next few weeks. The infusion of hard currency is a welcome boost for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose 2023 campaign for reelection is dogged by a plunging lira and inflation running at nearly 80 percent. "By helping Russia get around sanctions, Turkey can earn key balance of payments receipts, and that will help support the lira, write down inflation and help Erdogan win the elections," explained Timothy Ash, a senior strategist with Bluebay Asset Management. 'Black knight' To safeguard his close ties with Vladimir Putin, Erdogan has resisted calls from his western allies to enforce sanctions against Russia. Last month at the Black Sea resort of Sochi, the two leaders discussed further developing trade ties. Turkey has doubled Russian oil imports since this year's assault on Ukraine. Russian oligarchs continue to moor their yachts in Turkish marinas, knowing that Turkish authorities won't attempt to seize them. "Turkey has de facto become a black knight. In academic literature, that means a state that is willing to help a sanctioned country, at least to mitigate sanctions," said Maria Shagina, a specialist on international sanctions at the Institute for Strategic Studies.  "And this is where Russia sees Turkey in that light, that it can come in handy in terms of developing its economic ties against the background of Western companies fleeing the country," added Shagina. Grain deal Turkey and the United Nations have brokered a deal to export Ukrainian grain to world markets, and those export operations are based in Istanbul. Erdogan claims credit for the agreement, saying it was possible only because of his close ties with Putin, relations which analysts suggest are set to deepen. Turkey's Erdogan due in Russia to 'sound out' Putin on Ukraine and Syria "The current Turkish Russian relations have definite bonds with the current war in Ukraine. Ukraine wheat exports is a new chapter for the region, and Turkey plays a quite significant role as an intermediary," said Russia Turkey expert Zaur Gasimov of Bonn University. "And also close military cooperation between Ukraine and Turkey and the aspect of Turkey not joining the anti-Russian sanctions, all that results in dynamics of importance for Moscow and for Ankara," said Gasimov. Ukraine drone sales Erdogan routinely points out that along with close ties with Putin, Turkish firms continue to sell military drones to Ukraine, weapons which are proving effective against Russian forces. But this balancing act between Ukraine and Russia raises questions about where the Turkish leader's loyalties lie. In a move interpreted as further stoking questions over Erdogan's loyalties, Putin invited the Turkish leader to this month's meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a Chinese-Russian-led, Eurasian security grouping. Turkey lays the ground for a smoothing of relations with Syria Galip Dalay, a Russia Turkey expert at the London-based Chatham House, says Putin's invitation and regular meetings with Erdogan are part of a broader Russian strategy. "Putin's telling the international community, 'actually I am not as isolated as the West wants or portrays me to be'," said Dalay. "So, the symbolism of these meetings, including Erdogan potentially joining the Shanghai Cooperation meeting in Uzbekistan, the symbolism is more important than the substance." High technology Analysts warn that Putin may seek to further leverage Erdogan's relationship and growing financial dependency on Russia to circumvent Western technology sanctions, putting Ankara on a collision course with its allies. "To me, the game-breaker is high technology," warned Atilla Yesilada of Global Source Partners, "If I understand it correctly, both in a civilian area and in a military area, Russia is denied high technology that is really hitting their supply lines. "If Turkish companies are used to import proscribed items to reexport to Russia, that will blow the game open, and Turkey will be sanctioned," added Yesilada. In a sign that Turkey's western allies are losing patience, the US Treasury sent a letter to Turkey this month bluntly warning Turkish businesses of the financial dangers of trading with sanctioned Russian companies. With Turkey's economy in a weak state, sanctions could trigger a devastating economic crisis. At the same time, analysts say Erdogan is placing his bets on Russia in the hope that Russian trade and support will revitalise his nation's economy ahead of next year's elections.

International report
Turkey lays the ground for a smoothing of relations with Syria

International report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 4:19


Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a strong opponent of the Syrian regime, says his country could be ready for dialogue with Damascus. It's a prospect that's causing alarm in the ranks of the Syrian opposition that relies heavily on Turkish support. Since the onset of the Syrian civil war, Erdogan routinely targeted his Syrian counterpart Bashar Al Assad as a tyrant, devil, and butcher, pledging that he would pay for what he calls his atrocities against his people.  But this month, Erdogan is singing a different tune. Referring to his nation's relations with the Syrian regime, the Turkish leader told reporters: "Political dialogue and diplomacy cannot be cut off between states."   Ankara severed its diplomatic ties with the Assad government at the start of the civil war. Erdogan has played a leading role in backing the opposition in its bid to oust Assad from power. But Turkey is now looking to return millions of Syrian refugees.  Talk of 'peace' Earlier this month, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu revealed he had recently held talks with his Syrian counterpart.  "I had a brief chat with the Syrian foreign minister on the sidelines of a meeting, telling him that Turkey believes there will be peace between the Assad regime and the opposition and that Turkey is ready to help in such circumstances," Cavusoglu said.  Syrian rebels angrily protested, burning Turkish flags as they got news of the discussion between the Turkish and Syrian foreign ministers.   "It's terrible news for the Syrian opposition," said Galip Dalay, a Turkey analyst at Chatham House.  "Because of the trouble they were facing, they were already more and more turning into Turkey's proxies, and now that will be basically the nail in the coffin of the Syrian opposition. "But some of the groups there might also be decoupling between Turkey and some of the Syrian opposition groups." Syrian Kurds Analysts say Erdogan could be looking for rapprochement with Damascus to get rid of Syrian Kurdish forces of the YPG from its border.  Ankara accuses the YPG of having links to an insurgency inside Turkey. "From our perspective, we need to feel secure definitely," said Omer Onhon, Turkey's last ambassador to Syria. Erdogan is also facing mounting public pressure over the millions of Syrian refugees who fled to Turkey. But Onhon says Ankara needs to be cautious in its dealings with Damascus. Kurdish PKK fighters may retreat to Iran as Turkish military closes in "We need to see that Syria is secure for the return of Syrians in Turkey and in other countries. So, the regime has to prove that they are sincere in seeking a real political solution. But up to now, this is not the case," said Onhon. But time may not be on Erdogan's side. He faces reelection next year and is languishing in the polls, with many voters citing the presence of Syrian refugees as one of his most significant election liabilities.  Moscow a player The hand of Moscow, which has long backed the Assad regime, could also be a factor in Erdogan's deliberations, says analyst Dalay. "This is precisely in line with the Russian vision of Syria," said Dalay.  "The core of it is that Turkey needs to engage Damascus. That the road to Turkey's concerns in Syria goes through Damascus, so that's the message that Putin and Russia have been sending to Turkey. "How Turkey will follow through is a big question because Turkey has a significant military presence there (Syria). How Turkish voters are beating internet press clampdown before polls "So, Syria would insist on the withdrawal of the Turkish presence from Syria. And this is a very difficult position in terms of foreign and domestic policy. "  Assad has repeatedly called for the unconditional withdrawal of Turkish forces from Syrian territory — Ankara controls a large swathe of Syrian territory along the Turkish border, seized in its fight against the Kurdish YPG group.   It's a demand the Syrian president could make face-to-face with Erdogan in September when both leaders are invited to attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. 

The Newsmakers Video
Turkish FM Cavusoglu Criticises Germany For Losing Its Neutrality

The Newsmakers Video

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 12:18


A news conference between Türkiye and Germany's top diplomats started off cordial but soon turned heated. Their meeting in Istanbul came as tensions have risen in the eastern Mediterranean between Türkiye and Greece. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu criticised Germany for abandoning its once neutral stance, calling on Berlin to return to its role as a mediator between Ankara and Athens. His German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock said problems in the eastern Mediterranean could not be solved by escalating tensions. Cavusoglu also pointed out that Germany was in no position to tell Türkiye to follow the court's rulings as well. We ask if the ties between Ankara and Berlin are now headed for a more tense relationship. Guests: Klaus Jurgens Political Analyst Talha Kose Associate Professor at Ibn Haldun University

#MenschMahler - Die Podcast Kolumne - podcast eins GmbH

220801PCDie traut sich was. Mensch Mahler am 01.08.2022Knüppel aus dem Sack versus Menschenflüsterer. Wer wird am Ende recht gehabt haben: Annalena Baerbock oder Olaf Scholz? In der deutschen Außenpolitik gibt Scholz den Good-Guy und Everybodys Darling, Baerbock den Bad Guy und zeigt Kante. Jüngst in der Türkei blieb Scholz zurückhaltend, betonte Gemeinsamkeiten und vermied scharfe Kritik. Die Außenministerin gab jegliche Zurückhaltung auf und redete Klartext mit ihrem Amtskollegen Mevlüt Cavusoglu. Sie sprach mit Oppositionellen und Frauenrechtlerinnen. Warf Ankara grobe Missachtung europäischer Regeln zum Beispiel bei der Inhaftierung des Kulturförderers Osman Kavala vor. Kritisierte offen die Pläne für einen neuen Einmarsch der Türkei in Syrien. Cavusoglu und die Staatsmedien schäumten. Deutschland treibe das Ausschlussverfahren gegen die Türkei im Europarat voran, so der türkische Außenminister.Ist Baerbock unerfahren, undiplomatisch und ungestüm? Ist Scholz der klügere Moderator im Stil seiner Vorgängerin Angela Merkel?Ich meine nein. Spätestens seit der offenen Solidarisierung der Türkei mit Kriegstreiber Russland, der permanenten Missachtung der Menschenrechte und der Pressefreiheit, sowie dem wiederholten Waffen gang in Syrien und auch den „Putin – Putin“ Sprechchören in türkischen Fußballstadien hat sich die Türkei selbst aus Europa rausgekickt. Annalena Baerbock hat nichts anderes getan als Tatsachen zu benennen . Eine muss es ja schließlich tun, wenn Plüschauge Scholz zu alledem schweigt und höflich mit dem Kopf wackelt. Gut so, Annalena. Du traust dich was. Vielleicht hättest Du ja doch Kanzlerin gekonnt .... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rundschau 8.00 Uhr
Rundschau 30.07.22

Rundschau 8.00 Uhr

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022


- Schießerei in Ottweiler: Zwei Tote nach Streit um Mietwohnung - Scharfe Töne in Ankara: Baerbock und Cavusoglu streiten über Menschrechte und Völkerrecht - DFB-Pokal in Elversberg: SVE trifft auf Bundesligist Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Das war der Tag - Deutschlandfunk
Baerbock und Cavusoglu streiten über Menschrechte und Völkerrecht

Das war der Tag - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 1:43


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International report
Ankara claims progress on talks over release of trapped Ukrainian grain onto world markets

International report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 6:53


Ankara is claiming a breakthrough in efforts to release trapped Ukrainian grain to world markets as global food prices soar. The breakthrough came after Wednesday's four-way talks between Russian, Ukrainian, United Nations, and Turkish officials in Istanbul. Turkish defense minister Hulusi Akar said that Wednesday's talks opened the door to a deal that will release millions of tonnes of trapped Ukrainian grain in a statement. Agreement this month? Akar said an agreement could be concluded as early as later this month, saying Turkey would play a pivotal role in the proposed agreement for joint controls for checking shipments in harbors and guaranteeing the safety of Black Sea export routes.  The Turkish defense minister said a coordination center with Ukraine, Russia, and United Nations for exporting grain would also be set up in Turkey. United Nations Secretary-General Guterres cautiously welcomed the breakthrough. "More technical work will now be needed to materialize today's progress. But the momentum is clear," said Guterres. Trust is the main stumbling block to months of diplomatic efforts to reach a deal. Kyiv fears if it de mines its ports to allow cargo ships to export grain, Russian forces would take advantage and attack. "This food corridor would require the Ukrainians to remove mines from seaports. They were put there for a reason to keep Russians from invading their country, "said Aaron Stein of Philadelphia-based Foreign Policy Research Institute.  Russia and Turkey discuss grain blocked in black sea ports Grain shortfall from Ukraine war exacerbates food insecurity in Africa Poor countries to be hit hardest as Ukraine war threatens global food crisis France urges food security crisis plan to avoid famine stoked by Ukraine war International sanctions Stein also warned international sanctions on Russia are also an obstacle to any deal. "there is no appetite whatsoever to lift sanctions, and that is the Russian demand, and that is not going to happen," said Stein.  But following Wednesday's talks, Washington announced its sanctions would not target any Russian grain exports that were part of a deal to get grain exported from the Black Sea. Moscow welcomed what it called the "goodwill gesture."  The UN is warning unless tens of millions of grain trapped in Ukrainian ports is not released, world food prices will continue to soar, threatening famines across the globe. Ukraine is the world's leading grain supplier, with Africa especially heavily dependent.  Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyir said they're determined to reach a deal, "We are indeed putting a significant effort into resuming the supply of food to the world market. And I am grateful to the United Nations and Turkey for their respective efforts." The progress at the Istanbul talks has underlined Turkey's position as a critical facilitator in negotiations between the warring parties. "President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been careful to highlight that Turkey wants to maintain relations with both sides," said Sinan Ulgen of the Center for Economics and Foreign Policy Studies, a research organization in Istanbul.    "So, as a result of this balanced policy, Turkey has been trying to carve out a space for diplomatic influence as a facilitator or potentially as a mediator," added Ulgen. Ankara's diplomatic success Ankara's apparent diplomatic success comes at a good time, facing mounting criticism over its refusal to enforce international sanctions on Russia.  In June, Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey, Vasyl Bodnar, accused Turkish companies of buying stolen Ukraine grain. Kyiv was further angered when Turkish authorities released a Russian-flagged ship that Ukraine claimed was carrying stolen grain. However, international media continue to report grain from Russian-occupied Ukraine is being imported by Turkey.  Ankara vehemently denies the accusations, with Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu saying any charge is taken seriously. "We are taking all claims seriously and investigating them in a very serious way. And share the outcome with the Ukrainian side all the time," said Cavusoglu. But to facilitate Russian tourists, which Turkey relies heavily upon, Turkish banks joined Russia's Mir payment system, which Moscow is using to circumvent a ban on international credit cards. Such moves are  adding to broader concerns over Turkey's role in financial sanction busting. Timothy Ash is with Bluebay Asset Management and says Ankara sees a financial opportunity. "The Turks kind of think, well, we can't afford to join the sanctions regime, and I have heard from the various (Turkish) government officials that they potentially see this as an opportunity to make money, actually," said Ash.  "They argue like the Iran sanctions, brokering sanctions can see Turkey win important foreign exchange earnings. So I think there is nervous about that in the west," he added. Secondary sanctions In June, Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo visited Ankara to discuss enforcing Russian sanctions. Analysts warn Turkey could be vulnerable to secondary sanctions by Washington. But Ankara insists enforcing sanctions would jeopardize its mediation efforts between Kyiv and Moscow. Asli Aydintasbas, a senior fellow of the European Council on Foreign Relations, says, for now, Turkey's western allies appear ready to give Ankara the benefit of the doubt. "There is an acceptance among western allies that Turkey is involved in this balancing act that it's not going to cut off relations with Russia. That it is going to do this strategic balancing between Russia and the west," said Aydintasbas, "And because Turkey is so geopolitically important at the Black Sea, with the Turkish straits, there is tolerance." Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has close ties with his Ukrainian and Russian counterparts. Before Wednesday Istanbul talks on Ukrainian grain, Erdogan spoke with Zelenskiy. While Tuesday (July 19), the Turkish president, is scheduled to meet face to face with Vladimir Putin in Tehran. A meeting that could prove key to finalizing any deal to get Ukrainian grain back onto world markets.

The Greek Current
Turkey and its pursuit of 'strategic autonomy'

The Greek Current

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 14:56


In its quest for strategic autonomy, Turkey is pursuing a radical revision of the regional status quo by projecting power in the region with increasing aggression and disregard for international law. Admiral Alexandros Diakopoulos, the former National Security Advisor for the Greek Prime Minister, joins Thanos Davelis to look at Ankara's pursuit of strategic autonomy and hegemony of the Eastern Mediterranean, the central role the Blue Homeland doctrine plays in this grand strategy, and break down the risks Ankara's stance poses to the West and NATO.Read Admiral Diakopoulos's latest policy paper for ELIAMEP here: Turkey's pursuit of strategic autonomyYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Cavusoglu attacks Greece, reiterates Turkish support of two-state solution on CyprusGermany urges Bulgaria to lift veto on North Macedonia EU entry talksScholz fails to win breakthrough with Bulgaria on North Macedonia's EU bid

Labirinti sveta
Grožnja z lakoto trka na evropska vrata

Labirinti sveta

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 13:39


Svetu zaradi ruske blokade črnomorskih pristanišč grozi lakota. Problema sta se v Ankari lotila zunanja ministra Lavrov in Cavusoglu tako, da sta oba požugala zahodu. Svojo priložnost ob tem vidijo v Srbiji in Republiki Srbski. Če bodo meje spreminjali v Ukrajini, zakaj se ne bi še na Balkanu, si mislijo. Članstvo v Evropski uniji je zdaj drugorazredno vprašanje. Ozirajo se tudi proti Kitajski, ki utrjuje svojo pomorsko usmerjenost, a je še daleč od tega, da bi se ta postavila na stran Rusije. Nehvaležni časi so to za Evropo in Slovence. Bomo spet postavljeni pred vprašanje, je bolje z Rusi ali s Prusi?Komu naj popusti Evropa ali kako naj se postavi zase Svetu zaradi ruske blokade črnomorskih pristanišč grozi lakota. Problema sta se v Ankari lotila zunanja ministra Lavrov in Cavusoglu tako, da sta oba požugala zahodu. Kot bi bila vojna v Ukrajini priložnost za tiste, ki bi radi spreminjali meje in mednarodno ureditev. Nehvaležni časi so to za Evropo in za Slovence. Bomo ali ohranili evropske vrednote, odprtost, solidarnost med narodi ali pa dovolili vrnitev v čase merjenja moči tako imenovanih suverenih držav. O tem in še čem bomo govorili v tokratnih Labirintih sveta.

Daily News Brief by TRT World

*) Moscow 'ready to ensure' safe passage of ships leaving Ukrainian ports Moscow is ready to ensure the safe passage of vessels from Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said amid concerns over grain stuck in Ukrainian ports. Lavrov also said Moscow would not use the situation surrounding grain shipments in and around the Black Sea to advance its military operation in Ukraine. He was addressing a joint news conference with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in Ankara. Cavusoglu said a United Nations plan to restart Ukrainian grain exports along a sea corridor was "reasonable" and requires more talks. *) In a first, China and Russia defend North Korea vetoes at UN China and Russia have defended their vetoes of a strongly backed US resolution that would have imposed tough new sanctions on North Korea. China and Russia reiterated their opposition to more sanctions, blaming the US for tensions on the Korean peninsula while backing dialogue with North Korea. Their defence came at a debate held under new rules requiring the UN General Assembly to examine any veto wielded in the Security Council by one of its five permanent members. *) Algeria suspends 2002 friendship pact with Spain, bans imports Algeria has announced it will suspend a two-decade-old friendship treaty with Spain and ban all imports from the European country. Algeria alleged that Spain was abusing its role as an "administrating power" in Western Sahara and "contributing directly to the degradation of the situation" in the region. Spain's government said it regretted Algeria's decision and reaffirmed its commitment to the friendship treaty. *) IAEA adopts anti-Iran resolution The International Atomic Energy Agency has adopted a resolution criticising Iran for refusing to provide answers about uranium traces at three undeclared sites. The 35-member IAEA Board of Governors passed the resolution with 30 votes in favour. Russia and China voted against it, while India, Libya and Pakistan abstained. Meanwhile, Iran turned off two surveillance devices used by UN inspectors to monitor its uranium enrichment, as talks between Tehran and world powers on a nuclear deal remain stalled. And, finally… *) 'Unburnable' copy of Handmaid's Tale auctioned for $130,000 A specially commissioned, unburnable edition of Margaret Atwood's “The Handmaid's Tale" has been auctioned for $130,000, Sotheby's has announced. Proceeds will be donated to PEN America, which advocates for free expression worldwide. The 384-page book consists mainly of Cinefoil, a specially treated aluminium product, and was announced last month at PEN's annual fundraising gala.

Was jetzt?
Update: 23 Millionen Tonnen Weizen müssen über ein vermintes Meer

Was jetzt?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 9:15


Die russische Flotte blockiert im Schwarzen Meer ukrainische Häfen und verhindert so, dass Getreide exportiert werden kann. Es droht eine weltweite Versorgungskrise. Heute hat der russische Außenminister Sergej Lawrow Gespräche mit seinem türkischen Amtskollegen Mevlüt Cavusoglu geführt. ZEIT ONLINE-Autorin Marion Sendker erklärt, wie die Türkei und Russland das Problem lösen wollen. Und warum die Ukraine nicht begeistert ist, aber keine Wahl hat. Das EU-Parlament hat über mehrere Vorschläge abgestimmt, wie die Klimaziele der EU-Kommission erreicht werden sollen. Dabei hat sich zunächst keine Mehrheit für die Reform des EU-Emissionshandels gefunden. Nach dem Scheitern des Vorhabens sind auch weitere Abstimmungen zurück in den Umweltausschuss verwiesen worden. Außerdem im Update: Der Corona-Expertenrat der Bundesregierung hat sich für einen Strategiewechsel bei den Schutzmaßnahmen ausgesprochen. Es solle zu einem Ansatz des Schutzes vulnerabler Gruppen übergegangen werden, erklärte der Expertenrat heute. Bund und Länder sollen sich außerdem auf mögliche neue Corona-Wellen im Herbst und Winter vorbereiten. Was noch? Alle fahren Bahn, aber es gibt einen Zug, in dem niemand sitzt. Moderation und Produktion: Ole Pflüger Mitarbeit: Marc Fehrmann Fragen, Kritik, Anregungen? Sie erreichen uns unter wasjetzt@zeit.de Weitere Links zur Folge: Landwirtschaft in der Ukraine: Sprengstoff in der Kornkammer (https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2022-05/ukraine-krieg-landwirtschaft-bauern-lebensgefahr) Ukraine: Russland nennt Bedingungen für Sicherheitsgarantien bei Getreideexport (https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2022-06/sergej-lawrow-getreide-blockade-ukraine) CO2-Zertifikate: EU-Parlament stimmt gegen Ausweitung des europäischen Emissionshandels (https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2022-06/co2-zertifikate-eu-parlament-abstimmmung-emissionshandel) Themenseite: Klimawandel (https://www.zeit.de/thema/klimawandel) Corona-Expertenrat: Expertenrat fordert "vorausschauende Vorbereitung" auf Herbstwelle (https://www.zeit.de/gesundheit/2022-06/corona-experten-gremium-bundesregierung-stellungnahme-kinderkliniken) Das ZEIT ONLINE-Podcastfestival am 11. Juni: Melden Sie sich für den Livestream des Festivals an. (https://www.zeit.de/podcastfestival/index)

Nessun luogo è lontano
Trasmissione del 08 giugno 2022

Nessun luogo è lontano

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022


Ci siamo recati ad Ankara, dove il Ministro degli Esteri russo Lavrov ha incontrato il collega turco Cavusoglu per realizzare un corridoio del grano e sbloccare le decine di tonnellate di cereali bloccate nei porti ucraini. Verrà prodotto il tanto atteso annuncio? Ne abbiamo parlato con Valeria Talbot Senior Research Fellow ISPI, codirige il centro per il Medio Oriente e l'Africa.Successivamente siamo andati in Egitto, dove continua lo sciopero della fame di Alaa Abd El Fattah, attivista egiziano e simbolo della resistenza contro il regime di Abdel-Fatah Al-Sisi. Ne abbiamo parlato con Paola Caridi dirige "La Stanza nel Mondo", cura il blog "Invisible Arabs".In seguito siamo atterrati in suolo haitiano con l'aiuto di Gabriella Bianchi responsabile della comunicazione di MSF ad Haiti per scattare una prima fotografia dell'aria che si respira nell'isola.Infine, siamo andati in Germania, dove Angela Merkel, dopo molto tempo, è tornata sotto la luce dei riflettori. Abbiamo commentato le sue parole con l'aiuto di Daniel Mosseri giornalista freelance che collabora con Il Foglio, Panorama, Il Giornale.

Das war der Tag - Deutschlandfunk
kein Durchbruch für Getreideausfuhren - Lawrow bei Cavusoglu

Das war der Tag - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 3:02


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Aziz Mustaphi
Exportations de céréales : pas d'avancées à Ankara malgré les risques de famine

Aziz Mustaphi

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 3:54


Moscou se dit «prêt à garantir la sécurité des navires qui quittent les ports ukrainiens», mais sans annoncer de mécanisme concret. Moscou s'est dit «prêt» à sécuriser les exportations de céréales ukrainiennes mercredi à Ankara, sans annoncer de mécanisme concret propre à rassurer Kiev, malgré les alertes des pays méditerranéens sur le risque de famine mortelle pour des «millions» de personnes. Le ministre russe des Affaires étrangères Sergueï Lavrov a été reçu par son homologue turc Mevlüt Cavusoglu pour discuter de l'instauration de corridors sécurisés en mer Noire, afin de faciliter le commerce des récoltes bloquées dans les ports ukrainiens et par les mines au large. À l'issue de cette rencontre, Sergueï Lavrov a assuré que Moscou est «prêt à garantir la sécurité des navires qui quittent les ports ukrainiens», en coopération avec Ankara. «Si, comme nos amis turcs nous le disent, la partie ukrainienne est prête à sécuriser un passage entre les mines, alors cette question peut être résolue», a-t-il déclaré, assurant que la Russie est prête pour sa part à «garantir» qu'elle ne profitera pas du retrait des mines pour attaquer l'Ukraine par la mer. À la demande des Nations unies, la Turquie a proposé son aide pour escorter ces convois, malgré la présence de mines dont certaines ont été détectées à proximité des côtes turques, dans le contexte de l'invasion russe de l'Ukraine. Pour Mevlüt Cavusoglu, «le plan de l'ONU est raisonnable et réalisable. L'Ukraine et la Russie devraient l'accepter». «Semaines cruciales» «Nous avons préparé un plan pour des couloirs alimentaires [sécurisés]. Nous l'avons soumis à la Russie mais [Moscou] renvoie la balle à l'Ukraine», a confié, sous couvert d'anonymat, une source diplomatique turque à l'issue de la conférence de presse commune des ministres turc et russe. L'Ukraine n'était pas représentée lors de cette rencontre. Quatrième exportateur mondial de maïs, l'Ukraine était en passe de devenir le troisième exportateur mondial de blé avant la guerre. Le conflit en cours depuis le 24 février fait flamber les prix et peser un grave risque de famine dans les pays qui en dépendent, en particulier en Afrique et au Moyen-Orient. Moscou et Kiev s'accusent mutuellement de détruire des stocks de céréales. «Les prochaines semaines seront cruciales (...). Nous attendons de la Russie des signaux clairs et concrets car bloquer les exportations de blé signifie tenir en otages et condamner à mort des millions d'enfants, de femmes et d'hommes», a prévenu mercredi le ministre italien des Affaires étrangères Luigi Di Maio. Le chef de la diplomatie italienne s'exprimait à l'issue d'une conférence ministérielle sur la sécurité alimentaire en Méditerranée, avec la participation de l'organisation de l'ONU pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO) et de l'Allemagne, présidente en exercice du G7. «Lever les obstacles» «Les parties concernées (...) doivent faire l'objet de pressions pour permettre l'exportation sûre de céréales et d'autres produits de base sans aucun délai», a plaidé le ministre libanais des Affaires étrangères, Abdallah Bou Habib pour qui «le monde ne peut pas continuer à être à la merci de crises militaires en Europe ou dans d'autres régions du monde». À Ankara, le chef de la diplomatie turque a également jugé «légitime» de lever les sanctions visant les exportations agricoles russes. Mevlüt Cavusoglu a spécifiquement mentionné les «céréales et les engrais» qui ne sont pas concernés par les sanctions occidentales à l'encontre de Moscou mais dont les exportations sont, de fait, empêchées par la suspension des échanges bancaires et financiers. Juste avant la guerre, Kiev exportait chaque mois 12% du blé mondial, 15% du maïs et 50% de l'huile de tournesol. Lundi, le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky a alerté sur la quantité de céréales ukrainiennes bloquées en raison de la guerre. «En ce moment nous avons 20 à 25 tonnes bloquées. Cet automne on pourrait atteindre 70 à 75 millions de tonnes», --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aziz-mustaphi/message

Daily News Brief by TRT World

*) US to send Ukraine advanced weapons President Joe Biden has said the United States will send more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine to help it fight off Russia's forces. A US official said the weapons being sent are High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, which have precision-guided munitions and a longer range than those currently deployed by Ukraine. While some analysts suggest they could be a "game-changer", others say they should not be expected to suddenly turn the tables for Ukrainian forces facing heavy Russian fire in the east. *) Cavusoglu: Lavrov to visit Türkiye for talks on Ukraine exports Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit Türkiye for talks on unblocking grain exports from Ukraine, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said. Cavusoglu said Lavrov — accompanied by a military delegation — will arrive in Türkiye on June 8 "for talks on the issue of opening a security corridor" in the Black Sea. Dozens of ships are blocked in Ukrainian ports that are surrounded by Russian forces, choking off exports of wheat, sunflower oil and other foodstuffs. *) Australia PM Albanese gets a diverse cabinet Australia's new ministry has been sworn into office with a record 13 women. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's cabinet also includes religious minorities and Indigenous Aboriginals. Youth Minister Anne Aly is Australia's first female Muslim minister, while Industry Minister Ed Husic is another Muslim face in the government. Linda Burney became the first Aboriginal woman to hold the Indigenous Australians ministry. *) Hurricane kills 11, leaves 20 missing in south Mexico Hurricane Agatha has caused flooding and mudslides that have killed at least 11 people and left 20 missing in Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca. Officials said rivers overflowed their banks and swept away people in homes, while other victims were buried under mud and rocks. Agatha was the strongest hurricane ever recorded to come ashore in May during the eastern Pacific hurricane season. It made landfall on Monday, but quickly lost power as it moved inland. *) Nadal downs Djokovic to reach 15th French Open semi-final Rafael Nadal has edged a classic against old rival Novak Djokovic in four sets to reach his 15th French Open semi-final. The 13-time Roland Garros champion won the pair's 59th career meeting 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) after a four-hour-and-12-minute quarter-final. "I'm very emotional. For me it's incredible to play here," the 35-year-old said, sealing his eighth victory in 10 French Open matches against last year's winner, Djokovic.

Myspodden med Carl Norberg
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Myspodden med Carl Norberg

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 122:35


The roof, the roof, the roof, is on fire... Turkiets utrikesminister Mevlüt Cavusoglu säger att Sverige och Finland kan komma att behöva ändra på sina lagar för att Turkiets ska godkänna ländernas medlemskap i Nato, rapporterar Reuters. Han hävdar att Sverige och Finland säger att de befinner sig långt från regioner med terrorister och att ländernas terrorlagar är utformade utifrån det. Han konstaterar också att det i Sverige är lagligt för vem som helst att demonstrera, inklusive de som Turkiet anser är terrorister. – Då måste man ändra på lagen, säger Cavusoglu till den statliga nyhetsbyrån Anadolu. Klara besked. För en svensk blir det svårt att förstå vad det betyder. ... let the motherfucker burn! #carlnorberg #defria De Fria är en folkrörelse som jobbar för demokrati genom en upplyst och medveten befolkning! Stöd oss: SWISH: 070 - 621 19 92 (mottagare Sofia S) PATREON: https://patreon.com/defria_se HEMSIDA: https://defria.se FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/defria.se

Strait Talk
Turkish Foreign Minister Makes First Visit to Israel In 15 Years

Strait Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 12:12


After more than a decade of tensions, Israel and Türkiye are looking to start a new chapter in relations. On Wednesday, Cavusoglu met his Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid in West Jerusalem. After the meeting, both sides agreed to ‘re-energise' relations in several fields, Cavusoglu said that improving relations will have a positive impact to solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Turkish-Israeli relations worsened in 2010, after Israeli forces killed ten civilians on a Turkish ship providing humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza. Relations also hit low points due to Israel's consistent attacks on Gaza and the US' decision to move its embassy to West Jerusalem, which caused Ankara to recall its ambassador. Guests: Nimrod Goren President and Founder of Mitvim Murat Yesiltas Director of Foreign Policy Studies at SETA

Strait Talk
Is Russia Weaponising Food Against the World?

Strait Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 12:45


After more than a decade of tensions, Israel and Turkiye are looking to start a new chapter in relations. On Wednesday, Cavusoglu met his Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid in West Jerusalem. After the meeting, both sides agreed to ‘re-energise' relations in several fields, Cavusoglu said that improving relations will have a positive impact to solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Turkish-Israeli relations worsened in 2010, after Israeli forces killed ten civilians on a Turkish ship providing humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza. Relations also hit low points due to Israel's consistent attacks on Gaza and the US' decision to move its embassy to West Jerusalem, which caused Ankara to recall its ambassador. Guests: Nimrod Goren President and Founder of Mitvim Murat Yesiltas Director of Foreign Policy Studies at SETA SEGMENT2 Title: Is Russia Weaponising Food Against the World? Thumbnail: World's Bread Basket Cut Off Description: UN chief Antonio Gutterres gave a dire warning at a recent food security summit in New York. That Russia's attack on Ukraine could lead to a global hunger crisis, lasting years. Before the conflict broke out in late February, both countries accounted for a third of global wheat exports. But today, the world's bread basket has been cut off. Nearly all of Ukraine's ports are under Russian control. The port of Mariupol, mostly destroyed but now in Russian hands, has been offline since the early days of the attack. Odessa, in Ukraine's southwest, although still under Kiev's control, is being blockaded by Russian warships, denying any commercial vessels a way in or out. That's translating into skyrocketing food prices across the world, where countries dependentant on imports panic over future supplies. Has the conflict in Ukraine further exposed how vulnerable the global food system is? Guests: Madelon Meijer Policy Advisor Food and Agriculture at Oxfam Hilal Elver Former UN Special Rapporteur

En Perspectiva
Entrevista Susana Mangana - ¿Qué interés tiene Turquía en firmar un TLC con Uruguay?

En Perspectiva

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 42:04


Uruguay y Turquía vienen estrechando sus relaciones comerciales y diplomáticas. El sábado pasado, con la presencia del canciller Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, se dio inicio formal, aquí en Montevideo, a las negociaciones para la firma de un Tratado de Libre Comercio, una iniciativa planteada el año pasado por el gobierno de Recep Tayip Erdogán. Además, el mismo sábado Turquía inauguró su embajada en Montevideo, ubicada frente a la Plaza Matríz. Mientras tanto, el gobierno del presidente Luis Lacalle Pou tiene previsto enviar al Parlamento el pedido de venia para designar al nuevo embajador uruguayo en Ankara. La visita del canciller turco no estuvo exento de polémica. Cavusoglu, detrás de la ventanilla del vehículo en que se desplazaba y dirigiéndose a un grupo de manifestantes armenios que protestaban por su presencia, hizo el símbolo de los Lobos Grises, una organización paramilitar pro-turca que ha llevado a cabo ataques a armenios en Europa. Luego del episodio, el canciller Francisco Bustillo convocó a una reunión al embajador de Turquía, Hüseyin Müftüoğlu, para trasmitirle el malestar del Poder Ejecutivo con la actitud de Çavuşoğlu. Pero más allá de este incidente, ¿qué interés tiene Turquía en firmar un TLC con Uruguay? ¿Cuál es la política exterior impulsada por su presidente Recep Tayyip Erdogan? ¿Qué rol juega en Medio Oriente y en Europa? En los próximos minutos vamos a darle una mirada a Turquía, un jugador de creciente importancia en el concierto internacional. Hoy En Perspectiva conversamos con Susana Mangana, experta en mundo árabe y nuestra colaboradora habitual.

Business Drive
Turkey Closes Airspace To Russian Planes Flying To Syria

Business Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 0:46


Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Turkey has closed its airspace to Russian civilian and military planes flying to Syria. Cavusoglu says they closed the airspace to Russia's military planes and even civilian ones flying to Syria. Cavusoglu says he conveyed the decision to his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, who then relayed it to President Vladimir Putin. Cavusoglu added that the ban would stay in place for three months.

Daily News Brief by TRT World

*) Türkiye sees ‘most meaningful progress' in Russia-Ukraine talks The first stage of the Istanbul talks between Kiev and Moscow has seen the "most meaningful progress since the start of negotiations", Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said. Cavusoglu said he was pleased to see increasing "rapprochement" at "every stage". Negotiators from both sides said enough progress had been made at the fresh round of talks on Tuesday. Moscow's negotiators said Russia would "radically" reduce its military activity in northern Ukraine, including near the capital Kiev. *) Ukraine official: Russia is being demilitarised Ukraine's UN Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya has told the UN Security Council that the “demilitarisation of Russia is well under way”. Kyslytsya said Russia has lost more than 17,000 military personnel, over 1,700 armoured vehicles and almost 600 tanks. Russia has also lost 300 artillery systems, 127 planes and 129 helicopters, almost 100 rocket launcher systems, 54 air defence systems and seven ships, he added. That is “an unprecedented blow to Moscow, where the numbers of Soviet losses in Afghanistan pale in comparison”, Kyslytsya said. *) Saudi-led coalition declares Ramadan ceasefire in Yemen The Saudi-led coalition backing the Yemeni government against Houthi rebels has announced a ceasefire from Wednesday morning. The move is seen as an attempt at creating a fertile environment for political talks and to jumpstart peace efforts during the holy Muslim month of Ramadan. But the rebels have shunned a meeting in Riyadh that is hosted by the Gulf Cooperation Council and involves the Yemeni government, as well as the US and the UN envoys to Yemen. Other unilateral ceasefires announced by the coalition over the past two years have swiftly collapsed. *) Deaths in mass shooting spree in central Israel A gunman on a motorcycle has shot dead at least five people in central Israel. The shooter was killed by police. Residents of Bnei Brak town and the neighbouring Ramat Gan town reported late on Tuesday that a man had driven around and opened fire at passers-by. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said the country was "facing a wave of murderous" terrorism. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also condemned the killings of the Israelis. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. And, finally... *) Messi signs multi-million dollar deal with crypto fan token firm Socios Lionel Messi has signed an agreement worth more than $20 million to promote digital fan token company Socios.com. Messi becomes the latest global sports personality to enter the crypto world following NFL quarterback Tom Brady and NBA star LeBron James. Socios said in a news release that Argentina superstar Messi will be involved in a publicity and promotion campaign for Socios in the build-up to the football World Cup in Qatar, which starts in November. The 'ambassador' deal for Messi does not include crypto payments and is a three-year agreement, the source said.

Le grand journal du soir - Matthieu Belliard
Guerre Ukraine : vers une avancée significative après les pourparlers en Turquie ?

Le grand journal du soir - Matthieu Belliard

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 9:32


Aujourd'hui dans "Punchline", Laurence Ferrari et ses invités débattent des pourparlers entre la Russie et l'Ukraine à Istanbul. Le ministre turc Mevlüt Cavusoglu salue un «progrès des plus significatifs» depuis le début de la guerre.

Rendez-vous
Aussenministertreffen in der Türkei

Rendez-vous

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 32:26


Der russische Aussenminster Sergej Lawrow und sein ukrainischer Amtskollege Dmytro Kuleba haben sich in der Türkei zu Gesprächen getroffen. Gemeinsam mit dem türkischen Aussenminister Mevlüt Cavusoglu berieten sie über Möglichkeiten, den Krieg zu beenden. Zu einem Ergebnis kamen sie nicht. Weitere Themen: - Immer mehr Leute verlassen die Ukraine - Eine Flüchtlingsfamilie in der Schweiz - Schweizer Firmen tun sich schwer mit dem Rückzug aus Russland - Die Schweiz soll in den Uno-Sicherheitsrat - Gewalttätige Ausschreitungen in Korsika - Zerstörte Lebensträume nach Überschwemmungen in Australien - Frank Grütter: Soll die Schweiz in den Uno-Sicherheitsrat?

Business Drive
Turkey Warns Against Passing Of Warships From Its Straits

Business Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 0:50


Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says that his country warned the international community about the passing of warships through the country's straits since the war between Russia and Ukraine started. He says that Ankara has been implementing an international pact on naval passage to the Black Sea. Under the 1936 Montreux Convention. Cavusoglu says Turkey has not yet received any requests from any countries for warships to pass the Turkish straits since the Russian-Ukrainian war began last week.

International report
International report - Turkey looks to play pivotal role in Taliban's new Afghanistan

International report

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 7:02


Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, Turkey has been holding talks with the group's leadership. Ankara is looking to play a pivotal role in the new Taliban Afghanistan, but voices caution Turkey risks overplaying its hand. As the Taliban celebrated with gunfire, as the final refuge of NATO's twenty-year Afghan presence ended with the last American plane flying out of Kabul international airport, its leadership was already reaching out to Ankara. Taliban looks to Ankara Despite Turkey being a part of NATO's Afghan military presence, the Taliban is looking to Ankara to help reopen and run Kabul's international airport, severely damaged in NATO's rush to exit the country. As a result, Ankara believes it occupies a unique position in dealing with the group. "Well, certainly, it considers itself as a Muslim country and the only Muslim country in NATO. It has an advantage when talking to the Taliban," said retired Turkish ambassador Selim Kuneralp. "But the Taliban don't seem to see it in the same way," Kuneralp added. "They have said yes, Turkey is a valuable partner as a Muslim country, and so on. But they are still not ready to see a renewed military presence." Ankara says it talks with the Taliban remain deadlocked over its demand that the Turkish military should secure the airport rather than the Islamist hardliners.  Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusolgu said earlier this month; security is key to Kabul's international airport reopening. "In my view, the Taliban or Afghan forces could ensure security outside the airport," said Cavusoglu.  "But inside, there should be a security company trusted by the international community or all other companies. Even if airlines, including Turkish Airlines, are keen to fly there, insurance companies would not allow it," the Turkish foreign minister added. But Cavusoglu, acknowledging the importance of reopening the airport, said talks would continue with the Taliban.  Kabul airport is seen as key to European countries and the United States evacuating citizens still trapped in Afghanistan and Afghans who worked for NATO, western embassies, and NGOs. Last month, German foreign minister Heiko Maas underlined the importance of Turkey reopening the airport.  During August talks with his Turkish counterpart, Maas even offered to share the airport's cost with Ankara.  Turkey - Taliban deal Turkey could yet come to a deal with the Taliban, with the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan eyeing a diplomatic opportunity.  "Erdogan is hoping that the situation in Afghanistan and the need to have some type of engagement with the Taliban will provide some type of political leverage, benefit to Turkey," predicted Asli Aydintasbas, a Senior Fellow at the European Council. "He wants to be the conduit of dialogue, NATO and western dialogue with the Taliban."  Turkey's large construction industry - already operating in Afghanistan - could also benefit under the Taliban. In a recent interview with a Turkish newspaper, a Taliban official said Turkey could play a key role in rebuilding the country, which could be bankrolled by Turkey's close ally, energy-rich Qatar.  But could Ankara be overplaying its hand with its growing aspirations in Afghanistan? "The neighbors of Afghanistan - that is Russia, China, India, Pakistan, and Iran - all of the big countries, activist countries have very influential with inroads into Afghanistan," explains Soli Ozel teaches international relations at Istanbul's Kadir Has University.  "Can Turkey, by itself because it has historical relations with Afghanistan, be a broker or manager of the developments? I really have doubts about that," Ozel added.  But Erdogan has close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. And the two countries are cooperating in other regional hotspots, including Syria and the Caucasus. Zaur Gasimov, an expert on Russian Turkish affairs at Bonn University, argues Afghanistan could be another point of cooperation.  "That would forge and activate a dialogue between Ankara and Moscow with regard to security, bringing the two countries closer to each other. Afghanistan would become a new chapter  in a book that already consists of several chapters like Syria, Karabakh, and so on," said Gasimov. Erdogan is due to visit Moscow soon. NATO has already voiced concern over Turkey's deepening ties with Russia. But analysts say Erdogan could be calculating that he has room to maneuver and create a role for his country as Afghanistan's new rulers forge a relationship with the rest of the world. 

Africa Business News
Turkey Refuse New Refugee From Afghanistan

Africa Business News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 0:49


Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Turkey cannot take the burden of a new migrant wave from Afghanistan, as concerns about a new migrant wave remain after the Taliban's takeover.Cavusoglu says Turkey has sufficiently carried out our moral and humanitarian responsibilities regarding migration adding that It is out of the question to take an additional refugee burden.Cavusoglu says Europe, as well as regional countries, would also be affected if migration from Afghanistan turns into a crisis and that lessons should be learned from the Syrian refugee crisis.

Africa Podcast Network
Turkey Refuse New Refugee From Afghanistan

Africa Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 0:49


Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Turkey cannot take the burden of a new migrant wave from Afghanistan, as concerns about a new migrant wave remain after the Taliban's takeover.Cavusoglu says Turkey has sufficiently carried out our moral and humanitarian responsibilities regarding migration adding that It is out of the question to take an additional refugee burden.Cavusoglu says Europe, as well as regional countries, would also be affected if migration from Afghanistan turns into a crisis and that lessons should be learned from the Syrian refugee crisis.

Business Drive
Turkey Refuse New Refugee From Afghanistan

Business Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 0:49


Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Turkey cannot take the burden of a new migrant wave from Afghanistan, as concerns about a new migrant wave remain after the Taliban's takeover.Cavusoglu says Turkey has sufficiently carried out our moral and humanitarian responsibilities regarding migration adding that It is out of the question to take an additional refugee burden.Cavusoglu says Europe, as well as regional countries, would also be affected if migration from Afghanistan turns into a crisis and that lessons should be learned from the Syrian refugee crisis.

Out of the Lab
#14: Dr. Ahmet-Hamdi Cavusoglu - Academic Venture Exchange (AVX)

Out of the Lab

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 59:58


Hamdi is the Executive Director of AVX, a non-profit cooperative exchange connecting high-value talent with early start-ups backed with research and IP from leading comprehensive research universities across the United States. AVX focuses on solving the 'talent valley of death' for deep technology ventures. Over the past 4 years, AVX has worked with over 520 proto-ventures from 33 different universities and has generated over 10,000 connections for these teams with advisors, board members, co-founders, c-level leaders, and investors who have experience helping inventors build ventures. This conversation is a fast-paced, deep dive into the world of technology transfer. Hamdi has seen and participated in this sector from a variety of different vantage points and has an extremely unique perspective. We talk about the team DNA of strong research-based university spinoff companies, including advice to young entrepreneurs and researchers who want to lead or join these initiatives. Hamdi is one of the most well-connected people in the space and operates at a distinctive intersection and critical stage for these young startups coming out of the lab. We talk about what tech transfer orgs (TTOs) do well, how they can improve, and also Hamdi's background as a researcher and what might be on the horizon for him. I always learn from Hamdi every time we speak and this was no exception. I highly recommend signing up for Hamdi's newsletters which aggregates an enormous amount of useful info on research commercialization from around the web including articles, insights, events and more. See past issues here and enjoy the episode! More about Hamdi Prior to AVX, Hamdi completed his BA/BS in Chemical Engineering at Tufts University and his PhD at Columbia University in the lab of Dr. Ozgur Sahin. Hamdi's research interests lie at the intersection of biology, energy, and the environment; his thesis is titled “A Theory of Renewable Energy from Natural Evaporation”. Hamdi has co-authored several papers in Nature Biotechnology and Nature Communications. During his PhD, Hamdi served as the President of the Graduate Student Advisory Council at Columbia University and worked for 6 years as a Fellow (3 years) and Senior Fellow (3 years) at Columbia Technology Ventures – the tech transfer office at Columbia University in the City of New York. Hamdi previously served as an assistant and advisor to both the BioMedX Accelerator at Columbia University and the New York City Regional Innovation Node (NYCRIN) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) i-Corps program. Find Hamdi on LinkedIn. Learn more about AVX on their website. Join the Bountiful community today and realize your power to save the world. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn if you haven't already.

Daily News Brief by TRT World
Thursday, July 1 2021

Daily News Brief by TRT World

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 2:14


Hundreds of deaths linked to historic heatwave in the Pacific Northwest, and US court overturns Bill Cosby's sex assault conviction *) Hundreds of deaths could be linked to Northwest heatwave Chief coroner in Canada's British Columbia province says they've received reports of at least 486 “sudden and unexpected deaths” between Friday and Wednesday. Normally, she said about 165 people would die in the Canadian province over a five-day period. LaPointe said in a statement: “While it is too early to say with certainty how many of these deaths are heat related, it is believed likely that the significant increase in deaths reported is attributable to the extreme weather” *) Syria aid: Turkey in talks with Russia, UNSC members as deadline looms Turkish FM Cavusoglu and his Russian counterpart Lavrov have discussed the issue of continuing cross-border humanitarian aid to millions of Syrians in need. Millions of people depend on the humanitarian aid currently funnelled from a single border crossing in Turkey into northwest Syria. Cavusoglu said the mandate, which expires July 10, should be extended. *) UN court convicts former Milosevic aides of war crimes in Balkan conflict Two former Serbian spy chiefs in Slobodan Milosevic's regime have been convicted of war crimes in the last and longest-running trial at the UN tribunal over the 1990s Balkans conflict. Jovica Stanisic, former head of Serbia's state security service, and his subordinate Franko "Frenki" Simatovic were sentenced to 12 years in jail. It is the first time that Serbian officials have been convicted by a UN court of involvement in crimes in Bosnia. *) Death toll from Miami condo collapse rises as rescuers find more bodies Six more bodies have been discovered in the rubble of a collapsed apartment building in Florida, authorities said. The official death toll now stands at 18 after most of a building in the Miami-area town of Surfside suddenly collapsed early last Thursday. The search for more than 140 people unaccounted for entered its seventh day, but hopes are dwindling that the rescuers would find anyone alive. And finally *) Bill Cosby freed from prison, sex assault conviction overturned Pennsylvania's apex court has overturned Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case. Cosby has served more than two years of a three- to 10-year sentence at a state prison near Philadelphia. He had vowed to serve all 10 years rather than acknowledge any remorse over the 2004 encounter with accuser Andrea Constand.

International report
International report - Memories of Morsi and Muslim Brotherhood mire Egypt-Turkey diplomatic efforts

International report

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 3:53


Turkey and Egypt have started diplomatic talks to restore ties frozen since the 2013 military coup that ousted President Mohamed Morsi. Analysts predict such a rapprochement could have repercussions across the north African region, but Morsi's supporters could end up paying the heaviest price. Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu announced that Egypt had agreed to high-level diplomatic talks in Cairo due to start in early May. The bilateral discussions are the first since the 2013 ousting of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, a close ally of Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Huseyin Bagci, head of Turkey's Foreign Policy Institute, says Ankara's initiative is an attempt to counter growing isolation. "There is an increasing bloc, increasing antipathy towards Turkey, Turkey cannot go on like this, Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates it is too much," warned Bagci. "It's not what Turkey intended to actually achieve; Turkey intended to become the leader, the regional player. Now only Qatar is supporting Turkey, and Qatar is not enough," he added. Soft words, hard feelings Last year, Cairo further turned up the pressure on Ankara, signing a deal with Athens to explore potential energy sources in Mediterranean waters contested by Greece and Turkey. But conciliatory Turkish words towards Cairo will not be enough to ensure a diplomatic breakthrough. "Ultimately whether this new turn is going to be effective and deliver results does hinge on what Turkey does," said Sinan Ulgen, head of the Istanbul-based Edam Research Institute.  Ankara's support of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt or, as it's called in Arabic, Ikhwan, which was ousted from power in 2013 by the current President Fattah el-Sisi, remains a crucial point of tension between the countries. "Egypt right now is acting against Turkey just because of the Turkish government's policy based on the theological background," said regional analyst Cem Gurdeniz. "When Turkey leaves the religious policy, I am sure Turkey-Egypt relations will be better." Erdogan, who has Islamist roots, strongly backed Morsi and publicly wept over the Sisi-led crackdown on Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood supporters. The Turkish president, to this day, continues to use the finger "Rabbia" symbol used by the Muslim Brotherhood and Sisi opponents at public rallies. Egyptian opposition established in Turkey Istanbul has become a center for Egyptian opposition television, broadcasting by satellite into Egypt. The Turkish city is also a base for many leading Muslim Brotherhood members. But, in a sign of Turkey's rapprochement with Egypt, there are increasing reports Ankara is starting to impose restrictions on opposition tv broadcasts. Speaking to reporters, Turkish foreign minister Cavusoglu appeared to confirm those reports. "There are some opponents to whom we addressed the necessary warnings, especially those who exaggerate the extremist rhetoric against Egypt," declared Cavusolgu in April. Analysts predict the price of Egyptian rapprochement will mean Erdogan will have to make painful concessions. "Egypt is getting stronger with all the support it receives from all over the world, and Turkey is getting more and more lonely, and this is the problem of the Turkish government, I would say," said Bagci. "Tayyip Erdogan and Sisi probably will not shake hands as presidents in the foreseeable future, but Turkey will not be supporting the Muslim Brotherhood as before," he added. With Egypt and Turkey backing rival sides in the recent Libyan civil war and competing for influence in Sudan, analysts suggest a Turkish-Egyptian rapprochement could ease regional tensions. But difficult diplomatic talks are being predicted to lie ahead, given the recent animosity and distrust between the two sides.

Daily News Brief by TRT World
Thursday, March 25, 2021

Daily News Brief by TRT World

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 2:13


*) Myanmar activists plan new street protests after silent strike Myanmar’s anti-coup activists plan to resume street demonstrations a day after silent strikes left towns deserted across the country. The junta is facing fresh outrage after a seven-year-old girl was shot dead by police raiding her home. The regime is struggling to quell nationwide protests against the February 1 ouster and arrest of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. *) UN confirms report on Saudi threat against Khashoggi investigator The United Nations has confirmed the accuracy of published remarks of Agnes Callamard that she was threatened by a senior Saudi official. Callamard said a Saudi official had threatened she would be "taken care of" if she was not reined in following her investigation into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The UN human rights office said it had informed Callamard about the threat as well as UN security and authorities. *) Haftar militia commander wanted by ICC shot dead in Libya In Libya, gunmen have assassinated a mid-tier leader of the militia of warlord Khalifa Haftar. He was wanted by the ICC for war crimes. Military sources said Mahmoud al Werfalli was shot on Wednesday from a car outside a hospital in Benghazi. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack that comes after a transitional government took power last week with the job of leading the country. *) Cavusoglu, Blinken plan broader talks after first in-person meeting Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said that he and his US counterpart Antony Blinken plan to hold a more comprehensive meeting in either the US or Turkey. Cavusoglu's remarks come after a brief huddle with Blinken on the sidelines of a NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels. Describing the meeting as constructive, Cavusoglu said they extensively discussed Afghanistan, eastern Mediterranean, Syria, Iraq and the fight against terrorism. And finally … *) Biden's rescue pet returns to White House after more training for life as a first dog US President Joe Biden's pet dog Major is back to the White House after an incident prompted a round of training to help acclimate him to life as a first dog. "Champ and Major are here at the White House," said White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki referring to the president's two German Shepherds. The president adopted Major from the Delaware Humane Society in 2018 after serving as vice president under former president Barack Obama.

Das war der Tag - Deutschlandfunk
Maas bei Cavusoglu - Zeichen für Entspannung im Mittelmeer

Das war der Tag - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 2:33


Autor: Buttkereit, Christian Sendung: Das war der Tag Hören bis: 19.01.2038 04:14

Reportage International
Reportage international - Accord d'extradition : l'inquiétude des Ouïghours de Turquie

Reportage International

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 2:30


Le 26 décembre dernier, la Chine ratifiait un traité d’extradition signé en 2017 avec la Turquie. L’accord oblige les autorités d’Ankara à renvoyer en Chine les ressortissants soupçonnés de « terrorisme ». Il vise, au premier chef, les Ouïghours réfugiés en Turquie, une minorité victime en Chine d’un système de détention arbitraire de masse. Les Ouïghours, qui appellent le Parlement turc à ne pas ratifier l’accord, saisissent l’occasion pour exprimer leur déception à l’égard des autorités turques. Après avoir été leur porte-voix sur la scène internationale, le président Erdogan est soupçonné de céder aux pressions de Pékin. C’est un petit appartement, trois pièces au rez-de-chaussée d’un immeuble de Fatih, l’un des plus vieux arrondissements d’Istanbul. Depuis six mois, ses murs accueillent le siège de l’Association des droits de l’homme au Turkestan oriental. Les Ouïghours nomment ainsi le Xinjiang, région du nord-ouest de la Chine où sont internés dans des camps des centaines de milliers de membres de cette minorité turcophone, majoritairement musulmane. Nureddin Izbasar, 34 ans, préside l’association, fondée il y a deux ans pour enquêter et alerter sur ces abus. Selon les chiffres dont il dispose, la Turquie abriterait quelque 50 000 Ouïghours, principalement à Istanbul. « Les arrivées ont commencé dans les années 1950, au moment où la Chine venait de fermer les frontières du Turkestan oriental, raconte-t-il. À partir des années 2000, de nombreux étudiants ouïghours sont venus en Turquie, car la Chine leur délivrait des passeports. Mais à partir de 2008, profitant des Jeux olympiques, la Chine a commencé à accentuer sa répression au Turkestan oriental. Cela a provoqué la fuite de 12 à 13 000 personnes. La plupart sont venues en Turquie. » ►À lire aussi : En Turquie, des Ouïghours expriment leur crainte d’être envoyés en Chine Plus d’un tiers des Ouïghours de Turquie ont acquis la nationalité du pays. Beaucoup d’autres bénéficient d’un permis de séjour, mais environ 10 000 d’entre eux y vivraient clandestinement. Ce sont eux les plus menacés par le traité d’extradition signé en 2017. La Chine l’a ratifié mais Ali, 26 ans, sans nouvelles de sa mère internée dans un camp, veut croire que la Turquie n’ira pas jusque là : « ce serait une honte pour la Turquie. Nous nous sommes réfugiés ici car nous considérons les Turcs comme un peuple frère. Nous avons donc beaucoup d’attentes à l’égard de la Turquie... Si cet accord est ratifié, les Ouïghours se sentiront trahis. » Nureddin Izbasar est du même avis. Chez lui, comme chez de nombreux Ouïghours, cet accord suscite l’inquiétude, mais surtout la déception, voire la colère, à l’égard du gouvernement turc. Alors qu’en 2009, Recep Tayyip Erdogan accusait Pékin de « génocide », l’actuel président est devenu presque silencieux sur le sort des Ouïghours. ►À lire aussi : Erdogan en Chine: le sort des Ouïghours, le sujet qui fâche « La Turquie tente de compenser ses problèmes avec l’Occident en se tournant vers l’est, vers la Russie et la Chine, estime Nurredin Izbasar. Sous pression économique chinoise, elle a fait ce qu’elle n’aurait jamais fait en temps normal : signer cet accord d’extradition en sachant que l’opinion publique turque, sensible à notre sort, s’y oppose. Je pense que si le traité est ratifié, le gouvernement affrontera une forte réaction de l’opinion. » Pour l’instant, la Turquie se défend de vouloir « livrer les Ouïghours à la Chine », pour citer son ministre des Affaires étrangères. Mevlüt Cavusoglu a assuré que son pays n’avait jusqu’ici jamais donné suite aux demandes d’extradition de Ouïghours formulées par Pékin.

International report
International report - Will Erdogan's Turkey turn into Biden's foreign policy nightmare?

International report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 5:21


Turkey is set to be one of the thorniest issues facing US president-elect Joseph Biden. Biden has pledged to restore international alliances and traditional ties with America's friends in Europe. But Nato member Turkey's deepening relations with Moscow are casting doubt over its loyalties to Washington. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan belatedly sent Joe Biden a brief note on his success, while sending a warm message to Donald Trump thanking the out-going US leader. Under Trump, Erdogan had a free hand to confront fellow Nato members and, at the same time, cozy up to Moscow, while the US president blocked Congress calls for sanctions against Turkey. But a Biden victory is seen as ending the party for Ankara. "The message will be to Turkey, do behave like an ally," warns international relations expert Soli Ozel of Istanbul's Kadir Has University. "A lot will depend on Turkey, how Ankara actually decides to move," adds Ozel. "A Biden presidency gives you the opportunity to actually change tracks, not necessarily giving up on your interests but changing your style. But if Turkey insists on defying everyone, I don't think we can get anywhere, and the key to that is the S-400." From Russia with love The S-400 is an advanced missile system that Turkey has bought from Russia in the face of warnings from Washington, which claim it compromises Nato defense systems. In defiance of Washington, Ankara last month test-fired the system, despite the US Congress warning such a move would trigger sanctions. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu further ratcheted up tensions, belligerently listing what Ankara expected from Biden, including dropping objections to the S-400. Cavusoglu also underlined that Turkey's strategic alignment with the United States should not be taken for granted. In the first months after assuming office Biden is likely to face calls for sanctions against Turkey, for violating US Iranian sanctions, as well as Ankara's purchase of Russia's S-400 missiles. Delicate balance between friendship and feuding But a hardline stance by Biden toward Turkey could prove counterproductive. "These hostile actions against Turkey will eventually align Turkey with the Eurasian and Asian powers like Russia and China," warns retired Turkish admiral Cem Gurdeniz. "This is going to be inevitable because they are threatening the very existence of Turkey." The legacy of the 2016 failed coup by disaffected Turkish military officers could complicate Biden's relationship with Turkey. In Ankara, suspicions linger that the Barrack Obama administration, in which Biden served, was involved in the botched military takeover, a charge strenuously denied by Washington at the time. But Biden has experience working with Erdogan, "Biden himself emerged as an Erdogan whisperer," says Asli Aydintasbas, a senior fellow of the European Council on Foreign Relations. "It was Biden who was dispatched to Turkey after the failed coup attempt in 2016 to repair the relationship...So the one-on-one relationship between the two may not be so bad." Negotiating tactic or political option? Ankara's uncompromising stance towards Washington could be a negotiating tactic, suggests Aydintasbas.  She says Erdogan is aware that Biden's presidency's likely key goal is to confront Moscow and that Ankara can play a critical role, for a price. "No doubt, there is a lot of anger (in Washington) directed at Turkey, at president Erdogan himself. But there is also the larger geopolitical issues of very uncertain rivalry going on. There will also be a tendency to see if the US can peel Turkey back from its reliance on Russia, from the larger geopolitical rivalry with Russia. And I think Erdogan knows how to play this game; he knows how to play the US against Russia and vice versa, and that will be an interesting dance to watch," says Aydintasbas.

Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten | Deutsch lernen | Deutsche Welle
02.07.2020 – Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten

Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten | Deutsch lernen | Deutsche Welle

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 7:11


Trainiere dein Hörverstehen mit den Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Donnerstag – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.Russen stimmen mit Zweidrittelmehrheit für Putins Machterhalt Bei einer von Manipulationsvorwürfen überschatteten Abstimmung haben die Bürger in Russland die neue Verfassung angenommen. Nach Angaben der Wahlkommission stimmten nach Auszählung von 90 Prozent der Stimmzettel 78 Prozent für das neue Grundgesetz, mit dem der 67-jährige Präsident Wladimir Putin bis 2036 an der Macht bleiben könnte. 21,2 Prozent lehnten die Vorlage ab. Erste Ergebnisse wurden bereits veröffentlicht, als die Abstimmung noch nicht überall beendet war. Die Beteiligung lag bei rund 65 Prozent. Der Kremlkritiker Alexej Nawalny nannte die Ergebnisse eine "riesige Lüge". Bundesregierung: Deutschland hat "genug Reserven" an Remdesivir Das als mögliche Corona-Medizin gehandelte Medikament Remdesivir ist nach Angaben der Bundesregierung in Deutschland in ausreichendem Maße verfügbar - obwohl die USA das Mittel in großem Stil aufkaufen. Der Bund habe sich frühzeitig Remdesivir "gesichert", sagte ein Sprecher des Gesundheitsministeriums. Derzeit gebe es "genug Reserven". Das Medikament wird vom US-Konzern Gilead hergestellt und wurde ursprünglich zur Behandlung von Ebola entwickelt. In den USA und auch in Japan ist es bereits für die Behandlung von Infektionen mit dem neuartigen Coronavirus zugelassen. Türkische Minister auf Werbetour in Berlin Die Corona-Reisewarnung der Bundesregierung für die Türkei trifft besonders den Tourismus dort. Der türkische Außenminister Mevlüt Cavusoglu und Tourismusminister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy kommen deshalb an diesem Donnerstag nach Deutschland, um darüber zu sprechen. Die Reisewarnung gilt derzeit bis Ende August, die Bundesregierung hat die Türkei als Corona-Risikogebiet eingestuft. Ankara wirbt schon seit einiger Zeit um deutsche Touristen, bei denen vor allem der Ort Antalya beliebt ist. Nach Spanien und Italien lag die Türkei bislang auf Platz drei der Favoritenliste deutscher Urlauber. Erdogan will härter gegen Online-Netzwerke vorgehen Der türkische Präsident Recep Tayyip Erdogan hat Maßnahmen angekündigt, um Online-Netzwerke im Land stärker zu kontrollieren. In einer Videoschalte mit Vertretern seiner AKP-Partei bekundete er die Absicht, die "Unmoral" in Medien wie YouTube, Twitter und Netflix zu beseitigen. Seine Familie sei in den sozialen Medien beleidigt worden. Finanzminister Berat Albayrak, der auch Erdogans Schwiegersohn ist, hatte am Dienstag gewittert, dass seine Frau Esra ihr viertes Kind geboren habe. Die Polizei nahm später elf Verdächtige wegen "beleidigender Äußerungen" gegen Albayrak und seine Familie fest. Raab rügt China wegen des umstrittenen Sicherheitsgesetzes Der britische Außenminister Dominic Raab hat China wegen des umstrittenen Sicherheitsgesetzes für Hongkong scharf kritisiert. Er warf der regierenden Kommunistischen Partei eine "Strangulation" der Freiheiten Hongkongs vor. Das sei ein "zutiefst beunruhigender Schritt", sagte Raab im Parlament. Der chinesische Botschafter Liu Xiaoming wurde ins Außenministerium einbestellt. Liu warf Großbritannien Einmischung in die inneren Angelegenheiten Chinas vor. Tausende Hongkonger hatten am Mittwoch, dem 23. Jahrestag der Rückgabe der britischen Kronkolonie an China, gegen das Gesetz protestiert. Ukrainischer Zentralbankchef Smoli tritt überraschend zurück In der Ukraine hat der Chef der Zentralbank, Jakow Smoli, seinen Rücktritt wegen "systematischen politischen Drucks" eingereicht. Dadurch könne er seinen Pflichten nicht mehr nachkommen, schrieb der 59-Jährige. Er leitet die unabhängige Institution seit März 2018. Das Parlament und Präsident Wolodymyr Selenskyj müssen noch zustimmen. Der Rücktritt könnte nach Ansicht von Analysten die Eigenständigkeit der Bank und damit die Zusammenarbeit mit internationalen Geldgebern gefährden. Der Internationale Währungsfonds hatte Kiew erst im Juni einen Kredit über 2,1 Milliarden US-Dollar gewährt.

CWRU WIT's Podcast
Episode 5: Interview with Dr. Evren Gurkan-Cavusoglu, Faculty Director for Women in Tech Initiative

CWRU WIT's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 14:28


Call-in Interview with Evren Gurkan-Cavusoglu Faculty Director for Women in Tech Initiative Learn more about Evren, her career pathway, classes she teaches, more about CWRU WIT and more about her areas of focus.

Detailing Addictions with Dr. Susan Blank, MD
06/18/19 Guest Esra Cavusoglu PhD

Detailing Addictions with Dr. Susan Blank, MD

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 57:20


Recovery from an international perspective. With guest, Esra Cavusoglu PhD.

Daily News Brief by TRT World
April 5, 2019 - Daily News Brief

Daily News Brief by TRT World

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 2:32


TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Friday, April 5th. *)Libya’s Haftar orders forces to march on Tripoli Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar ordered his forces to march on the UN-backed capital Tripoli. The order was given while the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was there, risking the upcoming peace talks between the rivals brokered by the UN. There has been fighting in Libya between the Tripoli government forces and Haftar-led Libyan National Army. Libya has been divided since the fall of the Gaddafi regime eight years ago. *)Court orders psych test for NZ attacker A New Zealand judge ordered the terrorist from the Christchurch mosque massacre to undergo a mental health assessment. In the attack broadcast live on Facebook, he killed 50 Muslims worshippers at two mosques with semi-automatic weapons. The self-confessed white supremacist faces 50 counts of murder and 39 for attempted murder, but the court wanted a determination on whether he’s insane, or fit to stand trial. *)Turkish FM refutes Pompeo’s readout of meeting Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s statement released after the two officials met did not reflect the actual language used in the gathering. Pompeo said he warned Cavusoglu about “the potential devastating consequences of unilateral Turkish military action” in northern Syria. Cavusoglu told reporters in Washington that such conversation did not take place during their meeting. *)Congress invokes powers to challenge Trump on war in Yemen The US House of Representatives approved a resolution that would end all US involvement with the Saudi-led coalition in the war in Yemen. The lawmakers voted 247 to 175 to approve the resolution, taking a historic step of curtailing a president’s war-making powers. The text cleared the Senate last month and now heads to President Donald Trump, who is expected to veto it. The White House called the measure “flawed”, warning it would harm bilateral relations in the region, including with Saudi Arabia. And finally, *)South Korea sets the pace for superfast internet connection South Korea has launched the world’s first fully-fledged 5G mobile network. A few lucky people got their hands on some of the first phones featuring super-fast 5G mobile internet in Seoul. The launch took place ahead of the planned date due to speculation that its US rival may launch earlier than expected. For now, 5G service is only available in Seoul and a couple of major cities in South Korea.

Daily News Brief by TRT World
April 4, 2019 - Daily News Brief

Daily News Brief by TRT World

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 2:18


Thursday, April 4, 2019 Ethiopian investigators say a report on a Boeing MAX crash will show pilots follow procedure, and will we finally see Donald Trump's tax returns? This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Thursday, April 4th. Ethiopia crash report says pilots followed procedure Ethiopian investigators say the Boeing 737 MAX 8 that crashed last month "persistently nose-dived" before crashing. That's from the early findings on the crash that killed 157 people. The investigating committee said the pilots followed all the recommended procedures, but could not get control of the aircraft. However, the report stopped short of blaming Boeing. Man charged with murdering 50 people in NZ mosque attacks The man accused of carrying out the shootings at two mosques in New Zealand will be charged with 50 counts of murder, and 39 of attempted murder. Police say other charges are still being considered. The Australian accused is due in court on Friday. Australia passes social media law In response to the New Zealand attacks, Australia has passed a law that could see social media executives jailed for failing to remove violent content from their platforms. The mosque attack was livestreamed on Facebook. Australia's new law threatens heavy penalties if social media companies don't "expeditiously" remove any footage of a terrorist act, murder, torture, kidnapping or rape. Turkey says not choosing between US, Russia over arms deal Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Ankara does not have to choose between Russia and other countries, as it looks to buy Moscow's S-400 missile defence system and F-35 fighter jets from the US. Cavusoglu suggested that Washington set up a "technical working group" to ensure the S-400 does not threaten the F-35 or NATO systems. Turkey decided to buy the S-400 in 2017, and Ankara says it's a 'done deal.' Will we finally see Trump's tax returns? And finally, Will we finally see Trump's tax returns? That's the question after a US House committee asked the IRS to provide the last six years of the president's personal and business tax returns. It's the first demand like this in the US in 45 years, as it's become something of a tradition for presidents to offer them up voluntarily so people know they're not crooked. Trump has so far refused to do this. And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com.

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
The battle for leadership of the Muslim world: Turkey plants its flag in Christchurch

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 9:18


When Turkish vice-president Fuat Oktay and foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu became this weekend the first high-level foreign government delegation to travel to Christchurch they were doing more than expressing solidarity with New Zealand's grieving Muslim community. Messrs. Oktay and Cavusoglu were planting Turkey's flag far and wide in a global effort to expand beyond the Turkic and former Ottoman world support for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's style of religiously-packaged authoritarian rule, a marriage of Islam and Turkish nationalism.