Does Turkey’s Idlib Resolution Work?
The first is the security concerns of Russia regarding the terrorist threat emanating from HTS, which targeted Russian military bases in Syria with drones at the beginning of this year.
Idlib and the Implications of a Shifting US Policy on Syria
An Assad-Iran ground operation supported by Russian airpower (though limited it may be) can unleash yet another humanitarian catastrophe, producing hundreds of thousands of IDPs and refugees.
Idlib: Russia Should Compromise and the US Should Help
Americans have always complained lately about the Turkish-Russian cooperation.
Turkey’s take on the Tehran Summit on Idlib
The designated de-escalation zones (Idlib, parts of northern Homs, Eastern Ghouta, and parts of Deraa and Quneitra) worked for some time but the regime forces attacked them one by one with Iranian and Russian backing with one or another excuse.
Idlib Conundrum Continues After Tehran Summit
It was evident that President Erdogan underlined the importance of the cease-fire for the civilian people who might be targeted by Russian air bombardment.
Towards the End in the Syrian Civil War?
he Syrian Civil War, which has been raging for more than seven years, is entering a new phase, as the Assad regime is threatening to take over Idlib with Russian air support.
Turkey’s difficult calculations about Idlib
While the Syrian regime and Iran-backed Shia militias are planning a military offensive against the opposition in Idlib, where approximately 2,9 million people including internally displaced people live, Russia has puzzling hesitations whether the military option would bring a solution or produce more chaos for the Russian strategy in Syria.
The Trump Effect on Turkey-Germany relations
At the end of the day, the Russian, Chinese, German or French support for Turkey in the face of U.
Turkey’s quest for a new geopolitical portfolio
is requesting for the evangelist Pastor, Andrew Brunson, to be released from house arrest in Turkey and is trying to prevent Ankara from obtaining a Russian-made air defense missile system, which is scheduled to be delivered to Turkey by the end of 2019.
How to save a sinking pseudo-alliance: Turkey-US relations
Further, Turkey was left alone when it got really close to a war with Russia after it downed a Russian jet in 2015.
Trump’s Sanctions Strategy and the Andrew Brunson Case
The third law mentioned in the Executive Order was the notorious Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Magnitsky Act) which was enacted in 2012 to target certain Russian officials who were responsible for the loss of Sergei Magnitsky’s life in a prison under serious human rights violations.
US-Turkey Ties on the Brink of Collapse?
and Turkey continue to fundamentally diverge over the PYD’s position in northern Syria, the Turkish purchase of the Russian S-400s, and arms transfers.
FETO’s German Wing and the Supreme Court
nce, the Prussian King Frederic II chose a place in the southwest of Berlin for the construction of a palace for himself.
How Broken Deals in South Syria May Affect Northern Syria
Following large scale attacks from regime-allied militias and the Russian air force, Syrian rebels first lost ground at the Lajat valley.
Turkey’s Post-election Foreign Policy Agenda
relations and the Russian position vis-à-vis Turkey’s presence in Afrin.
The Rise of Asia Against the Weakened Western Alliance
In reference to the SCO’s combined economic power – over $15 trillion - which totals to 20% of the world economy, the Russian President claimed that the SCO is stronger than the G7 in terms of purchasing power parity.
What Can the F-35 Crisis Further Lead To?
Turkey’s intention to purchase Russian S-400 air missile defense systems, and the detention of the American pastor, Andrew Brunson,-- who has been accused by the Turkish court for serving the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) following the July 15 coup attempt-- are stated to be the major reasons behind the American resentment.
F–35 Case: Not the First Time, Won’t be the Last
Besides, Congress should also keep in mind that Greece is the only NATO member that purchased the Russian made S-300PMU-1 system in the mid-1990s (Bulgari and Slovakia are also NATO members that posses S-300s in their inventories).
Is the Turkey-US Agreement Still Valid in Manbij?
as leverage to undermine the Turkish-Russian deal on the air defense missile system, which will be delivered to Turkey by the end of 2019.
To Hit or Not to Hit Assad, Is That the Matter?
It cost Assad some soldiers and some weaponry and equipment, but Assad did not have shortage of replacements with the ongoing Iranian and Russian support.
