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Global R&D policy will shift toward industrial needs
The 2008 financial crisis caused a recalibration in global R&D policies, with a shifting focus
InternationalKobani shows limits of international action in Syria
The Kurdish enclave has become a focus of international media attention in the fight against 'Islamic State'
SyriaTurkey's EU accession process is sick but not dead
Neither Turkey nor the EU wishes to close down the country's accession bid altogether
TurkeyRuling Turkish party will endure corruption vote split
Particular circumstances may explain the breakdown in party discipline over ministers accused of corruption
TurkeyTurkey's Erdogan will not wait for greater powers
Erdogan's personal authority within AKP is already such that he may anticipate constitutional change
TurkeyTurkey's Gallipoli invitation will only anger Armenia
Invitation to Armenia to join Gallipoli ceremonies may be an artifice -- or simply Erdogan's fondness for the Ottomans
TurkeyPope's visit to Turkey will ease relations
Pope Francis's visit to Turkey will be useful in removing tensions generated by his predecessors
Vatican CityTurkey's tightened security will not deter terrorists
Extra measures against subversion will be ineffective as long as large groups remain alienated from the Sunni mainstream
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