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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 6.33 | 0.18% | +20% | 9,890,400 | 21,031 | $430,000 | 914$ |
| Iran | 3 | 6.33 | 0.17% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 146,841 | $610,000 | 1,066$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | 7.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 55,348 | $700,000 | 1,113$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 6,182 | $190,000 | 113$ |
| Israel | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +20% | 9,216,900 | 7,315 | $400,000 | 317$ |
| Egypt | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 77,939 | $303,000 | 231$ |
| Totals | 11 | 250,671,578 | 314,656 | $2,633,000 | 3,754$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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Iran:
Thomas Barak, the U.S. special envoy to Syria, emphasized the importance of protecting al-Julani and warned of very dangerous threats against him.
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United Arab Emirates:
Thomas Barak is the U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for the Syrian file who received the memorandum from Lebanon.
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Egypt:
Thomas Barak emphasized the need for peace and dialogue to resolve the current crisis in Syria.
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Saudi Arabia:
Thomas Barak confirmed that all parties agreed to the ceasefire by 5 PM Damascus time.
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United Arab Emirates:
Thomas Barak, the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, engaged in discussions about the ceasefire in Syria.
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Saudi Arabia:
Thomas Barak is the U.S. Special Envoy to Syria who supported the ceasefire agreement during the talks.
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Israel:
Thomas Barak is mentioned as a special envoy negotiating with Lebanon.
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Greece:
Guilfoyle mentioned her close collaboration with U.S. Ambassador to Ankara Thomas Barak.
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