How Does Russia View Turkish-US Relations?
n November 13, 2019, upon the invitation of U.
Turkey-Kuwait Ties Are Strengthening in the Midst of GCC Tensions
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), institutionalized in 1981 at the height of the Iraq-Iran war, was created to provide a unified security umbrella to the bloc’s micro-states who find themselves unable to face powerful political and economic challenges.
Who Was James Le Mesurier of the White Helmets?
He was a backer of the Syrian Civil Defense Agency, more commonly known as the ‘White Helmets’.
Why the Gulf Crisis is Here to Stay
here have been rumors regarding a possible easing of tensions between Qatar and its troubled GCC partners Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Why the Northern Syrian Oil Fields Are So Important to Trump
espite President Donald Trump repeatedly saying that US troops are staying in Syria in order to 'secure the oil', data indicates that Syria has no remarkable oil reserves.
Defense, Trade and Foreign Policy: An Interview with CAST Director Ruslan Pukhov
hen Turkey purchased the S-400 missile defense system from Russia it created a diplomatic furor among some NATO allies, primarily the US, that saw the decision as a threat to NATO solidarity.
Operation Peace Spring was an Obligation to Turkey’s Sovereignty
s the basis of the international system, sovereignty is understood as the capability of a country to govern itself, prevent the intervention of other countries, and its recognition in the international arena.
The Propaganda War over Northern Syria: Who Wins? Who Loses?
The Turkish Armed Forces secured some critical targets including Rasulayn and Tal-Abyad.
Why Turkey Is Dismantling the YPG from Northern Syria
Understanding that diplomatic efforts with regional and international actors could not prevent the establishment of a planned corridor by the YPG terror group in northern Syria, Ankara decided to take a unilateral step towards eliminating the threats against its territorial integrity and national interests.
How Will Turkey’s Military Operation Affect Domestic Politics?
fter long-lasting negotiations between Turkey and the United States, a cross-border military operation in Syria has been decided.
Expanding Definitions of Anti-Semitism Shield Israel from Its Crimes
n a speech he delivered at the 74th General Assembly of the United Nations in New York on September 24, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held up a poster illustrating four different maps of Israel since 1947 and asked: “where are the borders of the State of Israel? Is it the 1948 borders, the 1967 borders, or is there any other border? How can the Golan Heights and the West Bank settlements be seized, just like other occupied Palestinian territories, before the eyes of the world if they are not within the borders of this State? Does the “deal of the century” aim to eliminate the people and the State of Palestine?”, and added: “The solution is the immediate establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the basis of 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Will Turkey and the US overcome their Disagreements over Syria?
urkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had said earlier in September that he would discuss the problems between Turkey and the United States when he met with the U.
Calls to Reform the UN Security Council Are Getting Louder
he 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly opened on September 17, 2019 and will continue until the 30th.
Middle Class Discontent Will Have Disruptive Consequences: An Interview with Lütfi Sunar
he growth of the global middle class in the 20th century was set to usher in an era of social and political stability.
Only a Just Constitutional Committee Will Safeguard Syria’s Future
n 16 September, 2019 the leaders of Turkey, Russia and Iran came together in Ankara for a trilateral summit in line with the Astana process.
Israel Elections: Why targeting Turkey is an Electoral Strategy for Likud?
Large and small political organizations, which may be categorized into religious, ethnic origin and ideological groups, have struggled to exist in the Knesset.
Turkey and Iran’s Approach to the YPG: A New Overlap of Interests?
ince groups such as the YPG and the SDF, extensions of the PKK terrorist organization, have started to gain international legitimacy and dominance politically and militarily, the Syrian crisis has become not only a regional problem for Turkey, but also an internal security threat.
How Conflicts between CENTCOM and EUCOM threaten the Turkey-US Safe Zone Deal
n an earlier column, I wrote that the YPG will continue to harm Turkey-US relations, stating that the formation of allegedly new local military councils by the YPG might sabotage US-Turkey negotiations over the safe zone in northern Syria.
When Lies Become Truths: How Trump’s Rhetoric is Reshaping America for the Worse
n the first eight months of 2019, at least 529 migrant deaths have been recorded in the Americas.
From the Nixon-Reagan Tapes to Trump’s Tweets: Racism Has a Tradition in US Politics
On 31 July, the Washington Post’s retrospective podcast, Retropolis, published an interesting article.
