The Decline of Diplomacy: How Trump is Destroying the Middle East
he Middle East has undergone a massive transformation since the Arab uprising erupted in 2011.
What are the Legal Implications of Withdrawing from the Iran Nuclear Deal?
resident Trump announced the withdrawal of the U.
How Sanctions Prevented Iran from Becoming a Regional Power
he United States President Donald Trump recently announced that Washington has withdrawn from the nuclear deal that was signed between Iran and the international community.
The Nakba, 70 years on
President Donald Trump announced that the U.
Education matters: Why does Turkey operate schools in the Euphrates Shield Region of Syria?
hen the Syrian Civil War is discussed, the discussion tends to evolve around the number of refugees, the constant attacks conducted by the Assad regime and trilateral discussions between Turkey, Iran and Russia, who are the three guarantor states seeking to find an end to the years long conflict in Syria.
Rising Tensions Between Iran and its Rivals: What Comes Next?
The United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia are the leading countries that see Iran as a major threat to stability in the Middle East.
Sisi’s Re-Election and the Western Stance: How the West Failed in Egypt
gypt has left behind one of the most anti-democratic electoral processes seen on a global level in recent years.
A Religion of Secularism?
A friend asks him what kind of a religion it is, and he answers that it is the religion of laziness.
Pentagon dismisses Trump’s “rumours” of an exit from Syria
n Thursday last week, the Pentagon dismissed claims of a U.
The Rise of Mohammad bin Salman and the Dynamism in Saudi Foreign Policy
or many years, Saudi Arabia has followed a passive foreign policy under the security umbrella of the United States.
Astana Round 2 – Erdogan, Putin, Rouhani commit to Syrian territorial integrity
he powers active in Syria have met for the second round of talks to discuss reaching a permanent ceasefire in Syria.
Turco-Qatari Military Buildup and its Regional Impact
fter launching the military base for more than 3000 personnel, Turkey and Qatar has decided on building a naval base at Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX), which is going to be funded by the Qatari government.
What is Turkey’s Shale Gas Potential?
espite the fact that investments on alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal and biomass have been sufficiently high recently, the majority of global energy demand is met from fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas and coal.
Presidential Elections in Egypt and the Future of the Authoritarian Regime
ver the past few years, the political arena in Egypt has witnessed an unprecedented period of oppression.
Multi-speed EU: Cure All Remedy or Dead End?
bout a year ago in early March of 2017 a debate kicked off in earnest which only half a decade earlier would still have resulted in its promoters at best being sidelined, at worst removed from the public eye in their respective political parties - at least with regards to this and probably all other EU-policy making related topics.
The Unknown Side of Boko Haram: How a Salafi Group Spread in Historically Sufi Northern Nigeria
The insurgency has massacred thousands of people and has destroyed the entire region’s political structure and economic circulation.
A Divided Europe and Turkey
elations between Turkey and Europe were already strained and policies adopted by several European countries in regards to the July 15 coup attempt led to more of a crisis between Ankara and the western bloc.
Neo-Protectionism and Trade Wars
ublished by the SETA Foundation and written by Sadik Unay and Serif Dilek, “Neo-Protectionism and Trade Wars” seeks to address neo-protectionist measures that have emerged following the Global Financial Crisis.
Is Operation Olive Branch a Threat for the Stability of the Turkish Economy?
errorism has been affecting the Turkish economy through many channels since the 1980s.
What does Afrin mean for Turkey’s War on Terror?
ollowing Operation Euphrates Shield (OES), Turkey brought a new dimension to its military activity in Syria in order to minimize the PKK’s strength in northern Syria and to “de-territorialize” the terrorist group in the middle term.
