Uninvited Guests of the Inhospitable Sea
5 million registered Syrian refugees, also hosts many Afghan, Iranian and Iraqi migrants on the status of international protection.
Is the Turkey-US Agreement Still Valid in Manbij?
The second one is about anti-Iran rhetoric in the region, in which Turkey is seen as one of the important players in deterring Iranian influence.
Rising Tensions Between Iran and its Rivals: What Comes Next?
This tripartite coalition has recently increased their dissatisfaction with the Iranian regime.
To Hit or Not to Hit Assad, Is That the Matter?
It cost Assad some soldiers and some weaponry and equipment, but Assad did not have shortage of replacements with the ongoing Iranian and Russian support.
Without a Coherent Strategy, US Strikes Mean More Damage for Syria
security establishment seeks to push back on the Russian/Iranian influence in Syria.
Pentagon dismisses Trump’s “rumours” of an exit from Syria
have used the YPG in their ‘fight’ against Daesh, but more importantly to decrease Russian and Iranian influence in the region, at the expense of supporting an organization also linked to terrorism.
Assad Knows Chemical Attacks Will Not End His Regime
In its weakest moments, the regime benefited from Russian and Iranian support even at the expense of Syria sovereignty.
What does US Withdrawal from Syria Mean for Turkey?
involvement in Syria in the fight against Daesh is problematic if the Trump administration really wants to restrain Iranian influence over Syria.
Turco-Qatari Military Buildup and its Regional Impact
In terms of regional implications, Turkey’s increasing military presence and its influence means a direct reduction and setback for the Saudi Arabian and Iranian influence in the Middle East.
Is Pompeo the Right Man for a Trumpian Foreign Policy?
It is not entirely clear if Pompeo will try to convince Trump about the need to weaken the Assad regime as a way to reduce Iranian and Russian influence in Syria.
Who will land on both feet after the Afrin Operation?
Iranian-led Shiite militia in support of Assad moving to Afrin to fight against Turkey, together with PKK/YPG last month, was one of the most significant indicators of the aforementioned situation.
Iraqi parliament speaker backs Turkey’s anti-PKK fight
Qandil region near the Iranian border.
What are Israel’s Red Lines in Syria?
For until 2011, the Iranian threat on Israel was perceived as coming from the Israel-Lebanon border and the limited military capacity of Hezbollah.
Turgut Cansever: In pursuit of wisdom through architecture
Thus, a German, Russian or Japanese city can be more Islamic than a Turkish, Iranian or Egyptian one.
Iran and the YPG: Friends or Foes?
policy priorities in Syria towards an attempt to limit Iranian influence by close cooperation with the YPG-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), questions have emerged regarding how realistic such policies would be.
Where does Iran and Russia stand in Afrin?
In this context, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Behram Kasimi’s statement that Iran is concerned about Turkey’s Afrin operation and Iranian Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri’s emphasis on Syria’s territorial integrity are not surprising.
What will Turkey Face during the Afrin Operation?
In addition to the military difficulties to be embraced, Turkey has to ready itself for a propaganda war with the…
Turkey may expand operations in Syria
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While the decision has been condemned on all fronts in Turkey, and has been questioned by the Russian and Iranian administrations, Turkish FM stated that different opinions among the Pentagon and Centcom as well as different institutions and ministries in the U.
US army plan against territorial integrity in Syria
“Like our Turkish and Iranian colleagues, we also expect an explanation from the U.
Re-shaping the Middle East? Israel-backed UAE-Saudi Alliance
The UAE and Israel’s discomfort towards these demands and anti-Iranian notions have transformed into a synchronized foreign policy vision that support each other.
