Kushner Says Gaza Reconstruction Will Wait for Hamas Disarmament
Kushner also met Hamas officials on Sunday in a rare direct encounter as Washington seeks to move its Gaza plan forward.
Middle East
Sisi’s Strongest Allies: Trump and Netanyahu
Sisi’s frequent meetings with Trump and Netanyahu reveal that Egypt is under the full control of the U.S. and Israel,…
Winning Idlib
At this stage, the most important objective for Turkey is to solve the potential radicalization of the armed groups. If…
Can the Turkish-Russian Deal Save Idlib?
Turkey’s diplomatic success may have just saved thousands of innocent lives as well as yet another unnecessary humanitarian crisis. However,…
As Diplomacy Moves on in Idlib, so does Turkey’s Deterrence Strategy
Turkey’s primary strategy in this game is to deter the Syrian regime from a brutal offensive while trying to find…
Does Turkey’s Idlib Resolution Work?
This is the right time for the international society to take real responsibility in order to overcome the already deepening…
Why the United States is the Main Obstacle for Democracy in the Middle East
It should be underlined that the U.S. administration’s statements of democratization in the Middle East do not reflect reality. Rather,…
Idlib and the Implications of a Shifting US Policy on Syria
With the recent U.S. appointment of James Jeffrey, the new representative for engagement on Syria, there are signs that Washington…
Idlib: Russia Should Compromise and the US Should Help
Defending civilians against the brutality of the Assad regime and his allies should not only be Turkey’s responsibility. The international…
Idlib Conundrum Continues After Tehran Summit
The final meeting of the summit was interestingly broadcasted live so that the participating nations could raise their position publicly…
Turkey’s route in the Middle Eastern conundrum
Kids bully, fight, and cause problems if they are not restrained or incentivized by their parents. All this mess in…
The darkest day in Egypt’s history: Rabaa massacre and its sorrow memory
The Rabaa massacre will always be remembered as a crime against humanity conducted by the post-July 3 military regime in…
Israel’s Jewish Nation State Law and the Future of Palestine
Israel’s new Jewish Nation State Law institutionalizes discrimination against Palestinians and has officially confirmed that Israel is an apartheid regime.
How Broken Deals in South Syria May Affect Northern Syria
The YPG-dominated SDF may become frightened of how reliable their patron really is. It can be stated that the fear…
Barzani Back in Turkey: Towards Re-building Relations?
The KRG is also not happy with the presence of the PKK in its region. As PM Barzani stated 5…
Global Arms Sales and the Middle East
Arms imports of Middle Eastern countries have increased more than twice during the last decade. The main reason for this…
Too Weak to Survive, Too Big to Fail: The Unknown Future of the Sisi Regime in Egypt
It is obvious that the current Egyptian regime cannot follow an independent foreign policy. It is simply because the Sisi…
Turkey’s Election and Erdogan’s Middle East Policy
Turkey is likely to become a more influential actor in the politics of the Middle East. It is therefore vital…
The Indecisive 2018 Election Results and the Prospect of Civil War in Iraq
The African proverb goes to say that when two elephants wrestle, it is only the grass on which the wrestle…
