F–35 Case: Not the First Time, Won’t be the Last
Congress is once again utilizing the punishment methodology on its strategic partner and wants Turkey to be sanctioned if Ankara completes the purchase of Russia’s S-400s.
Erdogan’s New Way in Turkish Foreign Policy
The role of Russia and other alternative power centers are particularly significant since President Erdogan strongly underlined in his manifesto that Turkey would work with Russia, Iran, and China just as much as it works with the U.
Is the Turkey-US Agreement Still Valid in Manbij?
Through this meeting, S-400s, Russia, and other regional topics were also put on the table.
What Does the Snap Election Mean for Turkish Foreign Policy?
Macron’s formulation of the aim of the limited air strike, as drawn from his TV interview, in which he said that “with these strikes and this intervention, we separated Russia and Turkey on this issue,” is directly targeting Turkey’s increasing rapprochement with Russia in Syria and beyond.
Germany’s Uncertain Military Revival
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Some left-wing German media outlets condemned the Assad regime’s chemical attacks but called for a non-military engagement against Syria in the form of strengthening sanctions against Syria’s patron, Russia.
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.
Does Pentagon’s 2019 Budget Deny Trump’s Latest Syria Statement?
were to remain in Syria, and only one if they were to withdraw – which was that with full withdrawal, Russia and Iran would take advantage.
Turco-Qatari Military Buildup and its Regional Impact
As of now the Middle East military balance tends to incline towards a two-sided power struggle where Turkey, Qatar, Egypt and Iran are closing on the Russian partnership and Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are deepening their cooperation with the United States.
Germany’s Candidacy for the UN Security Council
, Russia, China, France and Great Britain and 10 non-permanent members elected by the UN General Assembly for two year terms.
What “America First” May Mean for the Middle East
Trump did not seem to mind that Russia and other regional powers like Turkey took the lead in the diplomatic track.
Is Pompeo the Right Man for a Trumpian Foreign Policy?
When it comes to Syria, Pompeo appears to see it as an arena to confront Iran’s influence, yet similarly shows his concerns regarding the Russian support for the Assad regime either.
What does Qatari support for Turkey’s Afrin Operation mean?
Similarly, al-Raya and al-Arab dailies reported that Russia and the US’ reckless policies have forced Turkey to launch the operation and secure its own national security.
Iran and the YPG: Friends or Foes?
-led coalition stroke Assad regime militias, killing at least 100 Assad militias and Russian mercenaries as well.
A Divided Europe and Turkey
With this agreement, Turkey made it clear that it does not intend to remain dependent on a single country in the field of defense, and that Ankara aims to diversify its security and foreign policies by procuring similar weapon systems from its European allies in addition to the S-400 air defense systems purchased from Russia.
Where does Iran and Russia stand in Afrin?
Two weeks before the operation began Syrian regime forces initiated a large-scale assault in Idlib soon after the Khmeimim Air Base, which is currently operated by Russia, came under mortar fire and was attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
What does Afrin mean for Turkey’s War on Terror?
Following Turkey’s downing of a Russian jet, the PKK captured the Tel Rifat-Menagh axis east of Afrin from the FSA with Russian air support and consolidated its power in these regions.
Universal consensus to bring peace to Syria
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Geneva, Astana, Sochi processes
Following the failure to generate a solution to the conflict during the Geneva process, through the Astana talks, in which Turkey, Russia and Iran act as the guarantor states, “the violence in Syria has been reduced and the ceasefire regime was reinforced through a de-escalation scheme.
Towards a more Realistic German Foreign Policy?
Within this framework, the German Foreign Minister claimed that the Syria summit between the presidents of Russia, Turkey and Iran in Sochi must be read as the “old empires rising,” adding that “the major powers gathered in Sochi are not friends, but they have plenty in common.
Re-shaping the Middle East? Israel-backed UAE-Saudi Alliance
During the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting held in Russia on October 18, 2017, Kuwait’s Parliamentary Spokesman Marzouq al-Ghanim called the Israeli delegates “child murderers” and demanded they leave the session.
The End of US Hegemony in World Politics? Trump’s Security Doctrine
The most prominent challenge is the shift in the international security paradigm – especially the discussions surrounding NATO’s waning functionality, Europe’s attempt to establish its own army and the formation of trade-off alliances, such as the one between Turkey, Iran and Russia, which has resulted in new dynamics in world politics.
