The Impact of the Syrian Civil War on Identity Groups in Turkey
Turkey’s increased security cooperation with Qatar and Saudi Arabia have further elevated such worries.
German Media and Turkey
Now suddenly the Saudis are becoming the bad guys.
Turkey Can Play a Role in Riyadh-Tehran Rapprochement
Saudi Arabia and Iran have been rivals for the large part of the 20th century, but this rivalry has not dominated the regional agenda until recently.
How Can Turkish-Iranian Commonalities Outweigh the Areas of Disagreement?
In contrast, Shiite Iran, which competes (with Saudi Arabia) for the leadership of Islam, has used the sectarian divide to further its ambitions.
Sykes-Picot: The Symbol of Western Imperialism in the Middle East
For instance, the US and Russia initiated a secret negotiation process to try to manage the Syrian Crisis by excluding related regional states such as Iran, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Is the Spirit of Sykes-Picot Still Alive in the Middle East after a Century?
Contributions, or at least the consent of the regional actors such as Turkey, Iran and Saudi Arabia, are crucial for the sustainability of order in the region.
Is Normalization Possible in Turkish-Egyptian Relations?
Despite those efforts, which have been particularly encouraged by King Salman of Saudi Arabia, it’s still not easy to think of such a rapprochement.
Turkey and Egypt: Towards a Normalization?
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman’s new policies and efforts to normalize relations between the two countries were the main reason behind the intensification of the current debate.
What is Sectarian Politics?
It is generally accepted that the Middle Eastern countries, primarily Iran and Saudi Arabia, have developed sectarian reflexes toward the developments in the region and engage in so-called sectarian policies.
Increasing Cooperation Between Ankara and Washington on the Syrian Issue: How About Revisiting the Safe Zone Idea?
This spill in nature of Syrian civil war has propelled Iran and Saudi Arabia as the main regional contenders in Syria, which has made the situation in the country more chaotic.
Russia in Syria
Confirming this understanding, the first heralds of what will follow came in the Islamic fatwas released by Saudi Arabian religious authorities to fight Russians in Syria
First, there is no doubt that the Russian intervention in Syria is a wrong decision.
ISIL: Horror and Terror Revisited
to remain on friendly terms with Saudi Arabia so as to hold sway over oil flux - would Salafi/Wahhabi ideologies terrorize marginal groups in the Islamic world?
What about the concept of jihad and mujahidin? Were not the mujahidin the “good guys” for the U.