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GMF celebrates its 40 year history and Founder and Chairman, Dr. Guido Goldman at Gala Dinner May 09, 2013 / Washington, DC

GMF held a celebratory gala dinner at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, Wednesday May 8.

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Deal Between Kosovo, Serbia is a European Solution to a European Problem May 13, 2013

In this podcast, GMF Vice President of Programs Ivan Vejvoda discusses last month's historic agreement to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia.

Andrew Small on China’s Influence in the Middle East Peace Process May 10, 2013

Anchor Elaine Reyes speaks with Andrew Small, Transatlantic Fellow of the Asia Program for the German Marshall Fund, about Beijing's potential role in brokering peace between Israel and Palestine

Publications Archive

Energy in Turkey’s International Affairs and the Race for Southern Corridor April 19, 2013 / Saban Kardas


Energy issues are leaving an imprint on Turkey’s foreign policy agenda in surrounding regions. Energy Minister Taner Yildiz has been handling a heavy portfolio filled with projects that are by no means related to energy alone. Almost all the major projects Yildiz has been working on to realize Turkey›s energy aspirations have direct ramifications on the country’s far-from-smooth relationships with some of its neighbors, as well as the EU and other international actors. This assertive diplomatic agenda has been driven by two complementary motivations: to meet Turkey’s soaring energy needs, and to assert itself as a hub that will help increase its clout in the international system.