Turkey’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts in 2018
decision to pull out of Syria and stop supporting the PKK’s Syrian offshoot PYD, it seems like 2019 will have better news for Turkey with a prospective of wiping the PKK off its boundaries altogether.
How will the Legacy of 2018 shape Politics in the Middle East in 2019?
withdrawal from Syria, and Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel are among the events that will have their effects on the Middle East in 2019.
Erdogan: ‘Don’t expect justice from the UN’
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In his answer to a question on whether it was necessary to start a dialogue with the Assad regime in order to maintain Syria’s geographical integrity and to limit the influence of the YPG/PKK, Bahceli answered, “I’m against any type of dialogue with the Assad regime as a thought.
Military activity has started in Manbij after US withdrawal
ews agencies reported yesterday that the Syrian regime is dispatching forces and equipment to the village of Arimah, 25 km west of Manbij.
How the Presidential Systems in the US and Turkey React Differently to Budget Issues
The longest government shutdown occurred under President Bill Clinton and this had costed the government billions of dollars. A government…
Turkey to purchase both S-400 and Patriot defense system ‘if necessary’
withdrawal from Syria, developments in the Eastern Mediterranean and recent developments in relations between Ankara and Washington.
The Gulen question and Flynn’s cooperation with Mueller
support for the YPG in northeast Syria that has now taken a different direction as to please the Turkish government.
Turkish FM answers on whether Turkey will work with Assad
peaking at the 18th Doha Forum in Qatar yesterday, Cavusoglu responded to a question on whether or not Turkey will accept a Syria with Assad in the future.
Populism: The New Wave of “Magic” in Europe?
In fact, the ruling party still stands behind the Syrian immigrants despite the populist discourses of the CHP and Iyi Party.
How Iran is Investing in Shi’ism in the Name of Soft Power
It can be stated that Iran’s utilization of paramilitary groups and its military presence in Iraq and Syria can be regarded as “normal” due to Tehran having a higher soft power capacity than Turkey.
The G20 Summit: A Lack of Leadership and Purpose
President Erdogan met with President Trump on the sidelines to discuss the status of northern Syria, which has critical national security implications for Turkey.
Germany: From the Refugee Problem to the Crisis of the Liberal Democratic System
As a result of the waves of refugees that were caused by the Syrian Civil War and especially Merkel's "We will manage" principle and open door policies, the public no longer refers to a "refugee problem" but a "refugee crisis.
The G20’s Incomplete Agenda
sanctions against Iran, immigration issues, the Ukrainian crisis, and the Syrian conflict have led to sharp disagreements about major global issues among G20 countries.
The ‘rules of the game’ are changing: President Erdogan’s remarks at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation meeting in Istanbul
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Reforming the UN and war in the Middle EastBefore commenting on the current humanitarian situations in Palestine, Syria, and Yemen, President Erdogan re-emphasized his call that urgent reform is required in the United Nations.
Making Sense of Turkey’s New Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Since the July 15 failed military coup attempt, Turkey has been revolutionizing its counter-terrorism strategy, especially in containing the PKK threat not only in Turkey but also in Syria and Iraq.
Debunking Trump’s Myths on Saudi Arabia
In order to effectively counter Iran in the region, you need to achieve a few basic things: Cutting it off from the regional public support which usually boosts its stance; depriving its regional role from the needed legitimacy by standing for everything the public represents such as the Palestinian issue, Syria etc.
Walking Through the Minefields in the US-Turkey Relationship
team on the Syria policy without accepting any kind of normalization of the YPG.
Yemen’s Deepening Crisis and the Role of the International Community
As in the case of Syria and Libya, the political uncertainty and instability in the country deepened as the intervention of external actors increased.
Trump and the New House (of Cards)
Pushing against pro-Iranian forces in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen is another strategy the administration could pursue but so far Trump has not devised a comprehensive regional strategy against Iran.
What are the Regional Effects of Heavier Sanctions against Iran?
Especially the reduction of disputes regarding Iraq and Syria, as well as a potential economic role Ankara might play in a time when economic sanctions weigh heavy on Tehran, along with the rising price of maintaining a relationship of cooperation with Saudi Arabia, which has proved itself as an unpredictable actor first due to its blockade on Qatar and later an even bigger scandal despite Turkey's patient show of good will, will lead to a relative improvement in Turkey-Iran relations even though relations have historically been constrained to a narrow trend with little change.
