Could the Turkey-Iran Rapprochement permanently solve the Syrian Crisis?
ran evaluated the Arab Spring from its own perspective as an aim to overthrow prevalent dictatorships in the region with democratic systems.
The Strategic Value of UCAVs for Turkey
Unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAV), which are produced by and are in the inventory of limited number of countries, could be deemed as a military superiority.
Turkey and Iran: Towards a Renewed Partnership?
urkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s latest visit to Iran put a spotlight on Turkey-Iran relations across the Middle East.
What does Tel Aviv Expect from an “Independent” Erbil?
arzani continues to seek the independence bid he initiated with nationalist and emotional arguments seemingly without any international support, at least on paper.
Is post-referendum KRG economically sustainable?
imilar to Iraq, 95% of whose economy depends on oil revenue, the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) economy is also heavily dependent on oil.
What is Turkey doing in Idlib?
fter the agreements taken between Iran, Turkey and Russia during the Astana talks, the Turkish administration emphasized that it was to observe the ceasefire between the Assad-loyal militias and the Syrian rebel factions.
“Divide and Rule” – this time through Kurdish independence
he Kurdish independence referendum, initiated by Masoud Barzani in northern Iraq, has occupied the political agenda for a long while.
World rejects independence referendum
hile prior to the referendum countries such as US and Turkey made it clear that the independence referendum initiated by the Barzani family-run Kurdistan Regional Government was illegitimate, calls from the international community continue post-referendum.
KRG referendum is ‘betrayal’
hile once a close ally with the Kurdistan Regional Government, the Turkish administration had urged the Kurdish administration to postpone the referendum and sit at a negotiating table with the Baghdad government.
Setting an Example: Turkey’s lead on humanitarian aid
isregarded by many developed countries and neglected by the Muslim world, the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar found a voice through Turkey, once again highlighting the country’s prominence in humanitarian aid.
How DAESH uses Drones in the Battlefield
The IEPs placed on the remote controlled mini land vehicles are used by DAESH for attack purposes.
Referendum in northern Iraq receives no support from international community
ot only Turkey and countries in the Middle East including Iran and the Baghdad government, but the US has only spoken out largely against the proposed referendum in northern Iraq.
What does Turkey want in Iraq?
raq has lately been the focal point of world politics due to the discussions regarding the Iraqi Kurdistan independence referendum, which has been urged by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
The Kurdish Quest for Independence in Iraq and its Repercussions for Turkey and the Region
s the referendum day is coming closer, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) shows no sign of stepping back despite disputes within the region and a number of calls from the central government of Iraq as well as the major regional and global actors.
Turkey’s Balance of Power Politics in the Axis of Europe, US, and Russia
he downfall of relations between Turkey and the U.
Seeking Independence in Northern Iraq, An Interview with Hemin Hawrami
espite criticisms from local groups and regional governments, on September 25, residents in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq will vote in a referendum on whether they want to completely separate from the Republic of Iraq.
Russia’s Grand Strategy: Threats, Risks and Obstacles
fter the Cold War and the demise of the Soviet Union, Russia was preoccupied with domestic reforms and works of reconstruction for almost ten years.
How Gülen adopted the Assassin’s Strategy
ven if Fetullah Gülen did not examine and take after Hassan-i Sabbah and his Hashashin – which is very possible – it's definite that he uses the same strategy and methods in his campaign for power veiled by religion.
Coups of TIME
hile theoreticians, who analyze world politics through media continue to guess what will happen throughout the year by looking at the New Year's cover of The Economist, another magazine has been clearly conveying the developments to its readers without any encoded messages by events and people put on the cover.
