The US-Iran Rivalry in Iraq May Cause Another Popular Uprising
here are numerous indications on Iraq’s horizon that point to an impending popular rising in Iraq, similar to that took place in Basra and southern Iraq in 2018.
Is it Possible for Turkey to Mediate the Venezuelan Crisis?
couple of weeks ago, the long-lasting conflict between the U.
Cyprus in the Midst of Shifting Tides in the Mediterranean Gas Competition
he status quo in Cyprus may be unlikely to change any time soon, but an international gas bonanza in the Eastern Mediterranean is certainly causing enough geopolitical shockwaves to rock the boat.
Pope’s Visit to the UAE Won’t Help Human Rights in the Region
ope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Catholic world, paid a historical visit to the United Arab Emirates.
Fouad Siniora: The Arab world desperately needs new approaches
Fouad Siniora attended the SETA Foundation in Istanbul for a special lecture on the Middle East under the title “The Effect of Instability in the Arab World on Regional and Global Stability.
Abiy Ahmed’s Ethiopia: Bandwagon or Hegemony?
n January 23, 2019, at the Davos World Economic Forum, Ethiopia’s reformist PM, Abiy Ahmed, remarked his vision for integrating the diplomatic and military establishments of Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti, for the benefit of the people in the region.
China’s Zouchuqu Policy and Turkey-Pakistan Economic Relations
pon the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, paid an official visit to Turkey on 3-4 January.
Why Arab Countries are Changing their Strategies Towards Syria
rab states have seemingly changed their political approach towards the Bashar Assad regime in Syria.
Taking Stock of the Syria Withdrawal Decision
he Syria withdrawal decision continues to stir a highly politicized debate among foreign policy professionals, including former and current government officials.
Egypt’s Energy Activism as a Threat to Security in the Eastern Mediterranean
The Egyptian government has initiated the establishment of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum, which held its first meeting in Cairo on 13 January, 2019.
Tunisia in a Predicament: Echoes of the Tunisian Revolution Lingering
unisia recently marked the 8th anniversary of the revolution, a powerful wave of popular protests that inspired other Arab countries to reform their socio-political and economic institutions, and therefore, establish an accountable government.
America’s MESA Delusion
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered a speech in Cairo that meant to be a major policy initiative which reflects America’s new vision for the Middle East.
Turkey’s Relationship with Pakistan and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
he Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Imran Khan, on the invitation of the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, paid an official two day visit to Turkey on January 3-4, 2019.
Another Bumpy Week in US-Turkey Relations
In a previous column, I had warned that “if the U.
Turkey Can Help the US Exit from Syria
resident Donald Trump’s recent decision to withdraw the U.
Syria After the US Withdrawal
President Trump has once again rocked the world agenda with his tweets.
Populism: The New Wave of “Magic” in Europe?
aris is burning with protests that started in reaction to the government’s announcement of a new tax on diesel fuel.
Türkiye Scholarships and the Scope of Turkish Diplomacy
ürkiye Scholarships is a publicly funded scholarship program, which can be deemed as the equivalent of government-sponsored scholarships in the U.
What does the French Democracy Crisis Indicate?
n France, although the rise of the far right, Islamophobia, anti-refugee rhetoric and populism do not seem to directly contradict the notions of people’s right to vote and national sovereignty at first glance, it definitely challenges the liberal democratic system that came into prominence in the aftermath of World War II.
Trump’s U-Turn on Relations with ASEAN
he relationship between the U.
