Saudi Arabia’s Stance on Israel-Iran Escalation: War or Diplomacy?
Saudi Arabia, caught in uncertainty, views an Israeli Iranian war as ill-timed, neutrality as uncomfortable, and descent into the fray as inevitable.
Security
Will Turkey and the US overcome their Disagreements over Syria?
If the U.S. withdraws from Syria under a deal to let the Turks in, it could significantly mend US-Turkey relations;…
What Does Russia Want From Syria?
The task of Russia looks much more complex and goes beyond specific case of the Syrian civil war, having military…
Only a Just Constitutional Committee Will Safeguard Syria’s Future
The formation of the constitutional committee in line with the UN Security Council Resolution 2254 has been a major obstacle…
What is Happening in Kashmir? A Chronology
A blockade continues to be imposed in Indian-administered Kashmir since the Indian Government revoked Kashmir’s special constitutional status on August…
Will One Million People return to Syria’s Safe Zone?
It is clear that if 350,000 Syrian refugees returned back to the tiny areas of northern Aleppo and Afrin, the…
Mothers’ Sit-In Protests in Diyarbakir: A Catalyst for Resistance against the PKK?
The mass protest by the families, whose children were abducted and recruited by the PKK, may become a game changer…
S-400 Sanctions: What Will Be the Price Paid by Turkey?
Turkish defense industry might have to bear the burden of losses from being removed from the F-35 program and supply…
How the PKK Declined Peace Opportunities since Abdallah Ocalan’s 2013 Call
The PKK leader calling his terrorist organization twice to leave Turkey or leave armed engagement did not find a response…
An Alternative Vendor for Turkey’s Missile Defense: Eurosam’s SAMP/T
Eurosam’s SAMP/T offer provided a wide range of opportunities compared to other bidders from the U.S., Russia and China. However,…
Turkey’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy and Operation Claw
Turkey’s recent military operation, Operation Claw, is a continuation of Turkey’s counter-terrorism strategy of maintaining active military presence and fight…
What’s Behind Turkey and Iran’s Joint Operation on the PKK?
Turkey and Iran are closest to finally reaching a point where they can cooperate for stability in their own countries…
What was Offered to Ankara in Moscow?
Maintaining a negotiation process with Russia or the U.S. will not provide Turkey with ultimate solutions to its security needs,…
Turkey’s Options for a Safe Zone in Syria
In the long run, in case of a full U.S. withdrawal, it is not sustainable for the YPG to maintain…
How Cheap Drones Became Assets for Terrorist Organizations
The use of drones became popular among terrorist organizations as soon as the security vulnerability they contained was discovered. The…
Combatting Criminal Gangs in Northern Syria
While some media outlets reported efforts in Syria as “internal fighting among Turkey-backed groups,” in reality, there was a “clean…
Making Sense of Turkey’s New Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Turkey is revolutionizing its counter-terrorism strategy not only against the PKK in Turkey but also against other terrorist organizations in…
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…
