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Week in Review

Week in Review

Jun 12, 2020

A member of security forces loyal to Libya's internationally recognised government holds his weapon during a security deployment in Tarhouna city, Libya June 11, 2020. REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny - RC247H9IT468 — A member of security forces loyal to Libya's internationally recognized government holds his weapon during a security deployment in Tarhouna city, Libya June 11, 2020. — REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny

Erdogan rekindles connection with Trump for next phase in Libya

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a "new era" in relations with the United States after a June 8 telephone call with US President Donald Trump. It will be anchored in Erdogan’s personal connection with Trump, and the top agenda item is Libya.

Turkey senses advantage in shaping Libya negotiations

Fehim Tastekin

Fehim Tastekin

In Paris, reporting on Turkish politics

Libyan front looks bleak for Erdogan

Fehim Tastekin

Fehim Tastekin

In Paris, reporting on Turkish politics

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 08: Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) talk onstage at the opening ceremony of the Turkstream Gas Pipeline Project on January 08, 2020 in Istanbul, Turkey. The TurkStream project comprises two underwater gas lines, each with an annual capacity of 15.75 billion cubic meters. Gas will initially flow to Turkey, while a combination of existing and new pipelines will subsequently take supplies via Bulgaria to Serbia and then on to Hungar

Turkey, Russia agree to work for truce in Libya as regional rivalry heats up

Ayla Jean Yackley

Ayla Jean Yackley

Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (L) speaks during a joint news conference with Mohammed Siyala (R), foreign minister in Libya's new U.N.-backed national unity government, in Tripoli, Libya, May 30, 2016. REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny - S1BETHAIQPAA

Can Turkey double down in Libya game?

Fehim Tastekin

Fehim Tastekin

In Paris, reporting on Turkish politics