Turkey’s Defense Is Getting Stronger Even Without the American F16s
Having state-of-the-art fighters is a good advantage for an army but they are not enough to win a war.
Opinion
Regional Vulnerabilities Sharpen in the Aftermath of the US-Iran Escalation
The US-Iran showdown will definitely cause further destabilization of Iraq and cause a larger rift between Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds.
Despite Quiet Threats, Mothers of Diyarbakir Continue to Resist
The terror group and their supporters certainly use an iron hand in a velvet glove. Some of the families are…
Will Libya Have a Negative Impact on Russia-Turkey Relations?
Until recently, Russian media engagement with the Eastern Mediterranean was limited to the situation in Syria, but the recent agreements…
Will Oman Be Ready for a Post-Oil Future?
The political landscape in the Gulf is grim and Oman has to be careful not only in managing its economic…
Genocide on Trial: The Rohingya Plight and Gambia’s Moral Foreign Policy
Gambia became the first nation to bring charges of genocide against another state to the International Court of Justice, setting…
The Forgotten Terrorists: Daesh Fighters of Central Asia
While much as the world is concerned with European foreign fighters, it should also be looking at the issue of…
How Does Russia View Turkish-US Relations?
While Russia’s mainstream media often focuses on the problematic relations between Turkey and the West, Russian think tanks hold a…
Turkey-Kuwait Ties Are Strengthening in the Midst of GCC Tensions
In the backdrop of internal conflicts within the GCC, Kuwait has been increasingly looking to Turkey to help safeguard its…
Islamophobia Is Now a Source of Pride in France
French Muslims live in a climate of hate and face a continuous atmosphere of discrimination everywhere, on the television screens,…
Who Represents the Kurdish People?
Has the movement that abducted the older son of Hacire Akar done anything to prevent her second son from going…
Europe’s Response to Turkey’s Military Operation is Less About Security and More About Prejudice
Turkey’s recent military operation against the YPG in northeast Syria brought to the surface all of the unresolved issues and…
The Changing Dimensions of Turkey’s Counterterrorism Policy
Turkey has a long-standing experience of fighting an uphill battle against a variety of terror groups, which are utterly flexible…
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.
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…
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.
