Making Sense of Turkey’s Military Operations in Northern Syria
involved in Syrian geopolitics in a manner that might give Turkey an upper hand to balance Russian influence in Syria’s constitution-making process.
Al Hol Camp in Hasakah might breed the Next Generation of Daesh
The YPG’s lack of control over the camp was demonstrated again recently when a Turkestani Daesh member was heavily beaten up by Russian Daesh members of the camp when she refused to attend the courses.
What Does Russia Want From Syria?
n September 16, 2019, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani visited Ankara in order to continue Astana trilateral peace talks on Syrian settlement and to meet face to face with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan separately.
Europe owes Turkey for its Security, it is time the EU takes Negotiations Seriously
In order to develop alternatives to Russian gas and oil, the EU previously tried to promote the development of a southern energy corridor aimed at connecting European markets to natural sources of gas in the Caucasus, Central Asia and Middle East.
Turkey’s Renewed Interest in Asia: A Second Chance at Success?
Moreover, after the diminishing role of the Russian led communist bloc, economically liberalized China expanded its economic and investment environment into Central and Western Asia, which are considered to be a buffer zone with Russia.
S-400 Sanctions: What Will Be the Price Paid by Turkey?
While the Russian presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and especially across Southeast Europe provoked the political and military concerns of western allies, Ankara’s decision to purchase Russian military technology triggered even greater pessimism and a new round of fears at NATO.
What Will Happen to Turkish Observation Posts in Idlib?
The regime axis supported by heavy Russian airpower has made gains with significant implications for the political process and Turkey’s position and role in Idlib.
Idlib’s Crumbling Ceasefire is a Frightening Prospect for Civilians
Patrol groups, consisting of Russian and Turkish units, were tasked with ensuring the agreement’s integrity.
An Alternative Vendor for Turkey’s Missile Defense: Eurosam’s SAMP/T
and Turkey was becoming more unreliable, Moscow’s moderate attitude toward Turkey grabbed attention after Turkish Air Forces’ F-16 fighter jets the shot down a Russian Su-24M bomber aircraft near the Syrian border on 24 November 2015.
Russia’s Escalation in Idlib: What’s the Purpose?
Even if the Assad regime, supported by heavy Russian air support, has managed to reverse all gains by the counter-offensives of the Syrian opposition, the main question remains: Where is the escalation in Idlib heading and what is its purpose?
When de-escalation in Idlib ended, Russia’s purpose may have been to force Turkey to implement the Sochi memorandum, or to open the way for the regime axis; but as Turkey stood its ground firm and responded, both sides entered a stalemate.
Turkey’s Purchase of S-400 Missiles: A Case of Diplomatic Grief
eliveries of the Russian air defense systems S-400 to Turkey, which began on July 12, 2019, claim to be a historic event that marks the beginning of a new stage in the development of the Republic of Turkey.
Where Does Trump Stand on Sanctions against Turkey?
urkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile system continues to prompt debate in Ankara and Washington.
Can Russia Install its Kadyrov in Syria?
Until today, the Iranians and Russians succeeded in securing Assad his position, long enough that the U.
Why Turkey Needed S-400 Missile System
Although Chinese, Russian, American, French and Italian firms placed bids, Turkey announced to public that the best offer was made by the Chinese firm as a result of the tally conducted on the basis of certain criteria such as technology transfer, costs, delivery time etc.
European Neo-Nazis have Missiles. What’s Next?
The Italian police stumbled on these extremist groups while investigating citizens who travelled to Ukraine and fought alongside the Russian-backed separatists in the Donbass region - There is a ‘‘strange’’ love relation between far-rights and Vladmir Putin’s Russia.
US Lifts Arms Embargo on Cyprus, But Only Selling Smoke
Most significantly, however, the bill further aims to halt the delivery of American F-35 fighter jets to Turkey in a bid to dissuade Ankara from going ahead with the purchase of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system.
A Turkish-American Confrontation in Northeast Syria is Avoidable
sanctions over the purchase of the Russian S-400 systems by Turkey might trigger a Turkish military operation in northeast Syria, but it will remain the duty of the U.
How will US Sanctions on Russia Affect Turkey?
After the Russian annexation of Crimea, a number of politicians and generals became the targets of sanctions.
Three Ways to Increase Security in Afrin
The YPG is using the area protected by the Russians and the Assad regime in order to infiltrate Afrin, conduct terrorist attacks and intimidate locals cooperating with the Turkish authorities.
Abdul Basit Saroot: The Syrian Revolution’s Voice From the Grave
As the Russian backed regime bombing campaign stacks up a higher death toll and the destruction of critical infrastructure cripples civilian life, the millions of people affected by the violence are not going to easily forget what and who caused their loss and suffering.
