Israeli Forces Kill Nine Palestinians and Injure 20 in Jenin
The Israeli invasion into Jenin refugee camp on January 26, 2023 was the most serious since Israel’s invasion and destruction of large parts of the refugee camp in 2002.
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Pentagon dismisses Trump’s “rumours” of an exit from Syria
While President Trump’s remarks have been contradictory, it seems the military leaders with experience in the failures of Iraq and…
The Rise of Mohammad bin Salman and the Dynamism in Saudi Foreign Policy
It is obvious that Mohammad bin Salman’s Saudi Arabia will continue to become an active and interventionist regional player with…
What’s Behind the German Public’s Mistrust Against Turkey?
According to a recent survey conducted for the German public channel ARD, Germans don’t trust Turkey, while France is the…
Assad Knows Chemical Attacks Will Not End His Regime
The international community has reassured Assad that he may be punished for it but using chemical weapons will not spell…
Does Pentagon’s 2019 Budget Deny Trump’s Latest Syria Statement?
The Pentagon’s agenda for Syria lacks strategic guidance and it is short-sighted and single-minded as it prioritizes the U.S. partnership…
FETO’s Russian Roulette?
As part of the investigation Turkey and Russia conducted jointly, Russia asked to examine the PC belonging to Mevlut Mert…
Re-Radicalization of the Gulenist Terror Cult
Even though most members of this terrorist organization were passivized, the ongoing debates show that there is fear they could…
Ankara Summit: Discussing Divergent Scenarios in Syria
Among such diverging priorities, Turkey, Iran and Russia will need to give each other benefit of the doubt rather than…
Astana Round 2 – Erdogan, Putin, Rouhani commit to Syrian territorial integrity
While combat begins to ease, the military makeup of the Astana Process may begin to resemble one of political dialogue…
Does the Politics of Native-National Signify the AK Party’s Decline?
The AK Party’s political paradigm is shaped by an amalgam of liberal, conservative and nationalist values. The relative importance and…
Germany’s Candidacy for the UN Security Council
New and more global responsibility seeking German self-perception cannot be reduced to one specific political party, but rather a long-term…
Surprise visit by President Erdogan is welcomed by a joyous and relieved Hatay
Macron’s attempt to enter Syria through the back door not only remind us of the ignominious policies during the French…
What “America First” May Mean for the Middle East
During the campaign, Trump had benefited immensely from his tough talk on Daesh while criticizing the Iraq war (albeit belatedly).…
How Old is France’s Latest Syria Move?
The statements issued by Élysée Palace regarding the Macron-SDF meeting stressed the male and female parity within the delegation. But…
Pre-Electoral Alliances in Presidential Systems
If a party fails to convince its voters that it has achieved necessary gains from an alliance, the party may…
Understanding the New Turkey: Towards Post-Kemalist Politics
Following the momentum of economic and political liberalization in Turkey, and as the realm of politics gained relative autonomy from…
Who Decides Whether Islam Belongs to Germany or Not?
If a democratic state accepts that the discourse of right-wing extremists will shape the country’s future perception of what belongs…
Can Manbij serve as a Model for US-Turkey Cooperation in Syria?
If the U.S. and Turkey can work together in northern Syria, they could broaden their regional strategic conversation that might…