Is a Trilateral Summit between the US, Russia, and Turkey Achievable?
ew realities have surfaced on the ground in Syria after the US and Turkey inked their mutual agreement.
Is a New Adana Agreement on the Agenda?
fter Turkey and the Syrian opposition started a joint military operation against the YPG terror group in northeastern Syria, many new developments are beginning to reshape the situation in the region and the future of Syria.
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.
Sanctions Will Not Deter Turkey but Only Weaken the NATO Alliance
fter Turkey and the Syrian opposition launched Operation Peace Spring against the PKK/YPG terror group to preserve Syria’s territorial integrity and address Turkey’s national security concerns, many states have taken steps against Turkey.
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.
Al Hol Camp in Hasakah might breed the Next Generation of Daesh
any Daesh members are held in makeshift camps, most notably the Al Hol camp in Syria, in which thousands of Daesh women are held together with their children.
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.
What Does Russia Want From Syria?
On the eve of the meeting, many skeptics in Russia voiced that Turkey was not fulfilling its obligations under the Sochi agreement signed a year ago.
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.
Europe owes Turkey for its Security, it is time the EU takes Negotiations Seriously
n politics the term ‘security’ has traditionally related to issues of stability, conflict, peace, and diplomacy.
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.
What If the Worst-Case Scenario Happens in Idlib?
he United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) released a new report about humanitarian developments in Idlib, stating that 576,000 people were displaced between 1 May and August 18 in 2019.
Turkey-Saudi Rivalry: Conflicting Visions for a Future Middle East
If there is one single issue that has bedeviled Turkey’s relationship with the GCC and Saudi Arabia, it is Turkey’s past efforts to cultivate strong ties with Egypt under President Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood government.
Is Trump’s Maximum Pressure Policy against Iran working?
S President Donald Trump’s anti-Iran stance has grown dangerous since he abandoned the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), or the nuclear deal, in May 2018.
Idlib’s Crumbling Ceasefire is a Frightening Prospect for Civilians
he province of Idlib currently stands center stage in the Syrian Civil War.
The African Anthropocene: The Making of a Western Environmental Crisis
n Thursday 25 July, two boats carrying more than 300 African migrants capsized off the Libyan coast.
An Alternative Vendor for Turkey’s Missile Defense: Eurosam’s SAMP/T
hen Turkey decided to call for a tender in 2006 and issued the Request for Proposal (RfP) entitled Turkish-Long Range Air and Missile Defense System (T-LORAMIDS) in 2010, four bidders/suppliers from different countries entered the bidding and submitted their offers.
The UAE’s Strategic Redeployment in Yemen
he United Arab Emirates has recently announced its renewed policy towards the conflict in Yemen.
