Is a New Adana Agreement on the Agenda?
One of the most important will be the summit to be held today between the Turkish and Russian presidents in Sochi.
Making Sense of Turkey’s Military Operations in Northern Syria
Although, the US handover of Manbij was anomaly in the western part of the Euphrates River, the race to control Manbij caused no major security instability in the region, and expected to result in further cooperation by Turkey with Russia in northeast Syria.
The Propaganda War over Northern Syria: Who Wins? Who Loses?
In order to seek a way out the YPG appears to have shaken hands with the Assad regime and Russia.
Why Turkey Is Dismantling the YPG from Northern Syria
Turkey has taken initiatives to settle the issue with Russia and Iran.
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.
Will Turkey and the US overcome their Disagreements over Syria?
Perhaps most immediately and gravely, Turkey’s purchase of the S-400 anti-aircraft system from Russia will, by the letter of American law, incur sanctions that could do serious harm to the Turkish economy.
Calls to Reform the UN Security Council Are Getting Louder
, France, Russia, China and the United Kingdom, are not willing to give up their veto rights and permanent seats in the Security Council.
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.
Europe owes Turkey for its Security, it is time the EU takes Negotiations Seriously
In the beginning through a combination of diplomacy and political effort with Russia, an agreement was made to prevent a new flow of people from Syria.
Turkey and Iran’s Approach to the YPG: A New Overlap of Interests?
Turkey has pursued diplomatic channels in Idlib by engaging with Russia and Iran.
Turkey’s Renewed Interest in Asia: A Second Chance at Success?
What makes the current process more challenging for Western economic blocs is that there are some recent regional power houses which have been molded through the initiation of unpredictable alliances, such as Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) or originally known as Shanghai Five, consisting of China, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan.
What If the Worst-Case Scenario Happens in Idlib?
With the support of the EU states and the US, Turkey could convince Russia to establish a security belt in Idlib.
Turkey-Saudi Rivalry: Conflicting Visions for a Future Middle East
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In sum three points should be stressed once again: anxieties regarding Turkey’s military presence in the north of Syria, its collaboration with Russia and Iran throughout the Astana process and its role of promoting democracy so as to threaten the status quo in the Gulf are only several reasons for the deteriorating relations between Turkey and the GCC, specifically Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain.
S-400 Sanctions: What Will Be the Price Paid by Turkey?
and most European countries, Putin’s Russia is more interventionist, aggressive and expansionist which has allegedly been the case in Georgia, Crimea, Ukraine, Syria and once again Afghanistan.
After Raids against Turkish Forces, a New Approach is Needed for Idlib
It is not known what the regime and its militias will do, nor is it guaranteed that Russia can prevent the regime or its militias from unilateral actions against Turkish soldiers.
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.
Is Trump’s Maximum Pressure Policy against Iran working?
Though the JCPOA was a multiparty deal and its other signatories, namely Russia, China, the UK, France, Germany along with Iran, are still party to it, Trump’s decision left it practically ineffective in many ways as shown by the number of non-American foreign firms swiftly departing from the Iranian market.
Idlib’s Crumbling Ceasefire is a Frightening Prospect for Civilians
Russia and Turkey, key players in the Syrian conflict, brokered a significant ceasefire in Idlib last September.
Why the YPG Can’t Fight Against Turkey
he Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Turkey had informed the US and Russia about a planned military operation against the YPG (also known as the People’s Protection Units).
