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Another Chapter in the Libya Lesson
The motto for Arab spring strife has always been “there is no military solution to the conflict”. Yet, the pattern…
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Never a Day of Peace
With the release by Iran of Stena Tempero on Monday, the tanker dispute between Iran and the UK reached its…
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“The End” for the Tanker Crisis?
Two days ago, the Guardian reported that White House national security adviser John Bolton “an ultra-hawk on foreign policy who under…
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Iranian Diplomacy at Work
Last Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif made an unexpected visit to Biarritz during the G7 summit. There he met…
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Gulf Crisis Reaching the Mediterranean
On July 4, British Royal Marines seized near Gibraltar the supertanker Grace 1 suspected of carrying Iranian oil to Syria.…
Economics & Energy
Adopting a Carbon Tax in Turkey: Main Considerations
In this EDAM policy paper, Research Assistant Gökşin Bavbek investigates the recent carbon pricing situation in the world with a…
Economics & Energy
Carbon Taxation Policy Case Studies
Carbon taxation stands out as one of the main policy options that can be utilized in the struggle against climate…
Economics & Energy
Design Options for Employing a Carbon Tax in Turkey
In this EDAM policy paper, Research Assistant Gökşin Bavbek analyzes the main design elements that should be considered in the…
Economics & Energy
Assessing the Potential Effects of a Carbon Tax in Turkey
The adoption of a carbon tax can potentially help Turkey in achieving a considerable level of GHG mitigation. It would…
Economics & Energy
Carbon Taxation Information Note
Carbon taxation is a policy mechanism that is becoming more widespread around the globe as the negative effects of climate…