Houthi Attacks and Saudi Arabia’s Security Dilemma
Bringing maritime traffic in the Red Sea under Houthi control was intended to exert pressure not only on Saudi Arabia but also on global actors.
Middle East
Russia May Turn Idlib Into a Tit-For-Tat Game
Turkey needs to change the balance of power in Idlib in its favor in order to have a stronger position…
Why the Gulf Crisis is Here to Stay
The idea of a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar is wishful thinking at the simplest level…
Why the Northern Syrian Oil Fields Are So Important to Trump
Despite President Donald Trump repeatedly saying that US troops are staying in Syria in order to ‘secure the oil’, data…
Why Does Iran Fail to Grasp Turkey’s Security Concerns in Syria?
Iran’s ambivalent policy fuels distrust of Turkey’s decision makers towards Iran. If Iran continues to follow this policy, there will…
The YPG Myth Downplays a Danger For the West
A false narrative is established in which YPG members, sympathizers and even its leading figures are only discussed within a…
Operation Peace Spring was an Obligation to Turkey’s Sovereignty
Calling it an invasion falls short of explaining the conditions that brought Turkey to this threshold. Indeed, the latest operation…
Is a Trilateral Summit between the US, Russia, and Turkey Achievable?
Turkey’s growing relations with Russia and the US will offer new opportunities for the de-escalation of the Syrian conflict.
Is a New Adana Agreement on the Agenda?
Russia has long argued for the reactivation of the Adana protocol to facilitate direct contacts between Damascus and Ankara, knowing…
Making Sense of Turkey’s Military Operations in Northern Syria
There is the likelihood that Operation Peace Spring might be resumed in the projected safe zone area if the PKK/PYD…
Wilfully Ignorant? Western Objections to Turkey Are Not Based On Facts But Prejudice
Western countries, think-tanks, and media representatives do not hesitate to challenge Turkey in favor of the YPG. This however appears…
The Propaganda War over Northern Syria: Who Wins? Who Loses?
Why do European countries harshly criticize Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring in Northern Syria? One of the answers lies in the…
Why Turkey Is Dismantling the YPG from Northern Syria
No doubt, Operation Peace Spring will take its place in the history books as a military operation through which Turkey’s…
Iraqi Youth No Longer Tolerate Iranian Influence and State Corruption
Fed up with economic and political uncertainties, Iraqi youth no longer hesitate to raise their voices against the government.
The YPG Has a Bloody History in Syria, But the West Turns a Blind Eye
How can a terrorist organization such as the PKK, which is regarded as a prohibited terrorist organization both in Europe…
What Will Be Turkey’s Possible Operation Plan in Syria?
The joint Syrian-Turkish operation aims initially to liberate Arab areas from the YPG. This clearly contradicts with the critics who…
Expanding Definitions of Anti-Semitism Shield Israel from Its Crimes
Israel labels almost every critic as anti-Semite not because it is excessively resentful or paranoid in demeanor, but because it…
Sisi thought It Was All Over, but Egyptians are Still Ready for Change
Sisi’s regime has not been able to provide political stability, find a solution to the economic crisis, and prevent deepening…
Al Hol Camp in Hasakah might breed the Next Generation of Daesh
The situation in Al Hol camp has a huge potential to create the next generation of Daesh, similar to Camp…
