Thomas Barak
Thomas Barak is the new American ambassador to Turkey, having arrived in Ankara with a mandate to strengthen U.S.-Turkey relations. In his recent statements, he emphasized President Donald Trump's desire to elevate the alliance between the two nations, highlighting a history of cooperation and optimism for future collaboration. Barak's diplomatic mission comes at a time of significant geopolitical challenges, including ongoing discussions about the conflicts in Ukraine, Syria, and Gaza.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 2 | 5.50 | 0.15% | +10% | 83,992,949 | 141,489 | $610,000 | 1,028$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +10% | 9,890,400 | 16,933 | $430,000 | 736$ |
| Israel | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 9,216,900 | 8,839 | $400,000 | 384$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 7,963 | $190,000 | 145$ |
| Totals | 6 | 113,523,303 | 175,224 | $1,630,000 | 2,293$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Iran:
Thomas Barak stated that Israel views the borders defined by the Sykes-Picot Agreement as 'meaningless'.
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Greece:
Thomas Barak is noted for his role as a personal envoy in the region.
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Iran:
Thomas Barak, the U.S. envoy to Syria, stated that Israel has a new perspective on borders after the October 7 attack.
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United Arab Emirates:
Thomas Barak stated that Israel does not want to occupy Lebanon but will not withdraw until it sees Lebanon's plan for disarming Hezbollah.
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Israel:
Thomas Barak is expected to return to Beirut soon to support diplomatic efforts.
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United Arab Emirates:
Thomas Barak met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the U.S. request for Israel to limit its strikes on Lebanon.
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Israel:
Thomas Barak is mediating between Jerusalem and Damascus while pressuring the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah.
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United Arab Emirates:
Thomas Barak is the U.S. ambassador who was informed about Lebanon's commitment to the arms handover decision.
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Iran:
Thomas Barak is the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey who claimed that the U.S. is ready to manage the Zangezur transportation corridor.
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Iran:
Thomas Barak, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, stated that the United States is ready to take charge of the Zangazur transport corridor negotiations.
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