REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS

16.11.2020

Greek and Egyptian special forces conduct joint military exercises (PHOTOS)

https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/11/14/greek-egyptian-special-forces/

Macron: Europe needs its own sovereignty in defence, even with new U.S. government

https://news.yahoo.com/macron-europe-needs-own-sovereignty-223439963.html?guccounter=1

After War Between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Peace Sees Winners and Losers Swap Places

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/15/world/europe/azerbaijan-armenia-nagorno-karabakh.html

It’s official: Greece requests purchase of 5th generation American F-35 stealth fighter jets

https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/11/16/greece-request-f-35-fighter-jet/?amp

Hungary, Poland block 2021-2027 EU budget, recovery package

https://www.reuters.com/article/amp/idINKBN27W1W8

Trump 'to order further troop withdrawal' from Afghanistan and Iraq

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54968200

ASIA PACIFICChina Fears For Its Billion-Dollar CPEC Project As India-Pakistan Exchange Blows At The Border

https://eurasiantimes.com/china-fears-for-its-billion-dollar-cpec-project-as-india-pakistan-exchange-blows-at-the-border/

Macron: UN security council doesn't provide 'useful solutions'

https://www.thelocal.fr/20201116/macron-un-security-council-doesnt-provide-useful-solutions

17.11.2020

Ethiopian forces capture strategic town in Tigray region

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/ethiopian-forces-capture-strategic-town-in-tigray-region/

Germany wary of Macron's 'strategic autonomy' plan

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/germany-wary-of-macrons-strategic-autonomy-plan-/2046962

Pompeo targets Turkey in Paris visit, calls on Europe to cooperate with US against Ankara

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/pompeo-targets-turkey-in-paris-visit-calls-on-europe-to-cooperate-with-us-against-ankara

Australia, Japan adopt defense pact, vexed by China's ocean forays

https://www.dw.com/en/australia-japan-adopt-defense-pact-vexed-by-chinas-ocean-forays/a-55632404

Armenia, Azerbaijan exchange troops’ bodies after ceasefire,

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/11/17/armenia-azerbaijan-exchange-troops-bodies-as-part-of-peace-deal

Venezuela backs Palestinians' right to establish independent state, insists president

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20201117-venezuela-backs-palestinians-right-to-establish-independent-state-insists-president/

Russia to build naval base in Sudan, ushering in new foothold in Africa

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/sudan-russia-naval-base-build-foothold-africa

Pompeo skips Ankara, meets with Christian leader in final Turkey visit

https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/11/pompeo-last-turkey-visit-skips-officials-spiritual-leader.amp.html?skipWem=1

18.11.2020

Israeli settlers to build more outposts in West Bank

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/israeli-settlers-to-build-more-outposts-in-west-bank/2047716

Israel strikes 'Iranian military sites' in Syria after bombs found in Golan

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-54985861

Mitsotakis: Greece and UAE are forming a “strategic alliance,” condemnation to Turkey

https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/11/19/mitsotakis-greece-uae-strategic-alliance/?amp

Iran says to meet nuclear commitments if Biden lifts sanctions

http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/iran-says-to-meet-nuclear-commitments-if-biden-lifts-sanctions/article/581296

19.11.2020

Brexit trade talks suspended after EU negotiator contracts COVID-19

https://www.euronews.com/2020/11/19/brexit-trade-talks-suspended-after-eu-negotiator-contracts-covid-19

20.11.2020

Nagorno-Karabakh: Azeri army enters first territory ceded by Armenia

https://amp.dw.com/en/nagorno-karabakh-azeri-army-enters-first-territory-ceded-by-armenia/a-55671735

Macron Says Russia, Turkey Fuel Anti-French Sentiment in Africa

https://sputniknews.com/amp/world/202011201081226133-macron-says-russia-turkey-fuel-anti-french-sentiment-in-africa/

21.11.2020

US and Taiwan sign five-year agreement on health, tech and security

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/21/us-and-taiwan-sign-five-year-agreement-on-health-tech-and-security

Kabul explosions: three die in rocket attacks on Afghan capital

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/21/kabul-explosions-afghan-capital-struck-

Saudi king, Turkish president to 'resolve differences' through dialogue

https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/amp/news/2020/11/21/saudi-king-turkish-president-to-resolve-differences-through-dialogue

Turkey to build its future with Europe, Erdoğan says

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/turkey-to-build-its-future-with-europe-erdogan-says

After Germany, Switzerland On-Course To Acquire Stealth F-35 Jets As US Makes Official Proposal

https://eurasiantimes.com/after-germany-switzerland-on-course-to-acquire-stealth-f-35-jets-as-us-make-official-proposal/

22.11.2020

Turkey calls Greece for dialogue on East Med

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/politics/turkey-calls-greece-for-dialogue-on-east-med/2051813

Libya's Army under GNA depicts military mobilization for Haftar's forces in the east

https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libyas-army-under-gna-depicts-military-mobilization-haftars-forces-east

Libyan soldiers complete Turkish army training

https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/libyan-soldiers-complete-turkish-army-training-160239

France says Turkey's 'soothing declarations' not good enough

https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/11/22/france-says-turkeys-soothing-declarations-not-good-enough

Russia’s rising engagement in Arctic game-changer for energy markets

https://www.dailysabah.com/business/energy/russias-rising-engagement-in-arctic-game-changer-for-energy-markets

Saudi FM says relations with Turkey 'good and amicable'

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20201122-saudi-fm-says-relations-with-turkey-good-and-amicable/

23.11.2020

Aimed at Turkey: Greece, UAE Signed Mutal Defense Pact

https://www.thenationalherald.com/greece_economy/arthro/aimed_at_turkey_greece_uae_signed_mutal_defense_pact-1269412/

Turkey decries illegal search of vessel by EU mission

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/turkey-decries-illegal-search-of-vessel-by-eu-mission/2053260

Germany angers Turkey with attempt to police Libya arms embargo

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security-turkey-germany-idUSKBN28315K

Turkey calls on EU to 'keep promises of closer cooperation'

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20201123-turkey-calls-on-eu-to-keep-promises-of-closer-cooperation/

24.11.2020

Turkey plays key role in fight against terrorism: NATO

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/turkey-plays-key-role-in-fight-against-terrorism-nato/2053648

25.11.2020

Azerbaijani army enters Kalbajar region after 27 years

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/azerbaijan-front-line/azerbaijani-army-enters-kalbajar-region-after-27-years/2054876

French lawmakers give the green light to controversial global security bill

https://www.euronews.com/2020/11/24/brussels-tells-france-to-protect-journalists-as-mps-are-set-to-back-controversial-security

ASIA PACIFICJapan Developing Laser Weapons That Can Be Mounted On Vehicles To Counter Drone Attacks: WATCH

https://eurasiantimes.com/japan-working-on-laser-weapons-that-can-be-mounted-on-vehicles-to-counter-drone-attacks-watch/

Ukraine Forming Joint Venture with Turkey to Produce 48 Bayraktar TB2 Drones

https://www.thedefensepost.com/2020/11/25/ukraine-turkey-venture-bayraktar-tb2-drones/

26.11.2020

Ethiopia to begin ‘final phase’ of Tigray offensive: PM Abiy

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/11/26/ethiopia-to-begin-final-phase-of-tigray-offensive-pm-abiy

Greece: Turkey still risks EU sanctions over sea dispute

https://www.ekathimerini.com/259603/article/ekathimerini/news/greece-turkey-still-risks-eu-sanctions-over-sea-dispute

UN: Urgent aid needed for 3 million refugees in northern Syria

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/11/26/un-urgent-aid-needed-for-3-million-refugees-in-northern-syria

27.11.2020

Iraq training US-sanctioned militia leader for army job: Reuters

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/11/27/iraq-trains-us-sanctioned-militia-leader-for-army-job-report

Iran's nuclear scientist Fakhrizadeh assassinated near Tehran

https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/iran-s-nuclear-scientist-fakhrizadeh-assassinated-near-tehran-41862

Iran says ‘hard revenge awaits’ scientist’s killers

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iran-says-hard-revenge-awaits-scientist-s-killers/2058495

China protests against US Iran-related sanctions

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20201127-china-protests-against-us-iran-related-sanctions/

28.11.2020

USS Nimitz ordered back to Persian Gulf after Iran's supreme leader threatens revenge over slain scientist

https://www.foxnews.com/world/pentagon-orders-uss-nimitz-back-to-persian-gulf-after-irans-supreme-leader-threatens-revenge-over-slain-scientist

UAE threatens Algeria with sanctions over cooperation with Turkey, report says

https://www.informsnews.com/world/uae-threatens-algeria-with-sanctions-over-cooperation-with-turkey-report-says-6302.html

Protests take place across France against proposed security law

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/28/europe/france-protests-security-law-intl/index.html

29.11.2020

Turkey condemns killing of Iranian nuclear scientist

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20201129-turkey-condemns-killing-of-iranian-nuclear-scientist/

Iraqi Kurds Turn Against the PKK

https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/11/29/iraqi-kurds-turn-against-the-pkk/

30.11.2020

Turkey's Erdogan reiterates pledge to work towards an independent Palestine

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20201130-turkeys-erdogan-reiterates-pledge-to-work-towards-an-independent-palestine/

Iran opposition suspected alongside Israel in scientist's killing, Shamkani says

https://www.reuters.com/article/middle-east/idUSKBN28A0RY?il=0

Turkey, Azerbaijan drone success should worry Europe, says European Council analyst

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20201130-turkey-azerbaijan-drone-success-should-worry-europe-says-european-council-analyst/