Debunking Trump’s Myths on Saudi Arabia
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“The Kingdom agreed to spend and invest $450 billion in the United States.
Will Growing Economies By-Pass the US in Iran Sanctions?
Lastly, on May 2018, Trump unilaterally withdrew the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which is also known as the Iran nuclear deal, although the other signatories of the deal, P5+1 countries, strictly opposed the decision.
Does Quadruple Talk in Istanbul Signal Peace for Syria?
could come to a more balanced position between Turkey and the PKK it could allow for a so-called “NATO zone” that would put nearly half the country out of reach of the pro-Assad coalition, and place Turkey’s territorial holdings in Syria under the political protection, if not the military protection, of the United States.
Turkey may consult with its 81 million citizens for EU accession process
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During his speech, President Erdogan repeated his call for serious reforms within the United Nations Security Council – an issue that he also emphasized during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly that took place in September in New York.
The False Promise of the United Nations
he speeches delivered by world leaders on the 73rd anniversary of the United Nations in New York City proved once again that the UN is not capable of addressing the issues of international politics comprehensively.
The Future of Trump’s Arab Coalition
ollowing the election of Donald Trump as President, the United States has adopted a new political strategy towards the Middle East.
Turkey’s quest for a new geopolitical portfolio
administration has imposed sanctions against Turkish ministers and Turkey, has (and continues to) arm the PYD/YPG, which is known as the Syrian offshoot of the PKK - an armed terrorist organization that has been responsible for the deaths of thousands of Turkish citizens since 1984 and which is recognized as a terrorist organization by the United States in the fight against Daesh in Syria and Iraq - and more, the U.
Dispute on Twitter over Pastor’s detention: Brunson put under house arrest
"The United States will impose large sanctions on Turkey for their long time detainment of Pastor Andrew Brunson," Trump tweeted.
Turkey’s Election and Erdogan’s Middle East Policy
, and prime ministers of Germany, the United Kingdom and Japan, called Erdogan to congratulate him for the victory.
How Sanctions Prevented Iran from Becoming a Regional Power
he United States President Donald Trump recently announced that Washington has withdrawn from the nuclear deal that was signed between Iran and the international community.
Education matters: Why does Turkey operate schools in the Euphrates Shield Region of Syria?
In conformity with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, Turkey exercised its ‘right of self-defense’ and launched Operation Euphrates Shield on August 24, 2016.
Rising Tensions Between Iran and its Rivals: What Comes Next?
The United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia are the leading countries that see Iran as a major threat to stability in the Middle East.
Pentagon dismisses Trump’s “rumours” of an exit from Syria
will require a footprint after the fighting stops to deter further attacks against the United States.
Astana Round 2 – Erdogan, Putin, Rouhani commit to Syrian territorial integrity
The noticeable difference between the first Sochi summit in November 2017 and Ankara this week however was the absence of Syrian representatives and United States officials.
Turco-Qatari Military Buildup and its Regional Impact
With Kuwait hosting 15,000, the United Arab Emirates 5,000 and Bahrain 7,000 U.
A Divided Europe and Turkey
Turkey’s convergence with the United Kingdom, France and Italy
Alongside these problems confronted in relations between Turkey and Germany, the Ankara administration leaned towards other European actors with whom more rational relations could be established.
What does Afrin mean for Turkey’s War on Terror?
The importance of the Afrin operation for Ankara is to pressure, especially the United States, for the elimination of the PKK presence along the Turkish border in the eastern flank of the Euphrates, not to mention Manbij.
Universal consensus to bring peace to Syria
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Highlighting the fact that “the terrorist threat targeting Turkey from Syria is not over,” the FM also emphasizes that the “solidarity and cooperation of the United States” is far from satisfactory.
Why are Syrian Rebels Losing Ground in Idlib?
Supply shortage
Since the United States decreased its support for the Syrian rebels, in contrast to Russia and Iran who massively increased their support for the loyalist forces, Syrian rebels have constantly been losing ground.
Towards a more Realistic German Foreign Policy?
Adopting an unrealistic rhetoric, Schulz called for the establishment of a “United States of Europe” by 2025.
