What Will Happen to Turkish Observation Posts in Idlib?
The regime axis supported by heavy Russian airpower has made gains with significant implications for the political process and Turkey’s position and role in Idlib.
Is Trump’s Maximum Pressure Policy against Iran working?
Though the JCPOA was a multiparty deal and its other signatories, namely Russia, China, the UK, France, Germany along with Iran, are still party to it, Trump’s decision left it practically ineffective in many ways as shown by the number of non-American foreign firms swiftly departing from the Iranian market.
Idlib’s Crumbling Ceasefire is a Frightening Prospect for Civilians
Russia and Turkey, key players in the Syrian conflict, brokered a significant ceasefire in Idlib last September.
Why the YPG Can’t Fight Against Turkey
he Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Turkey had informed the US and Russia about a planned military operation against the YPG (also known as the People’s Protection Units).
Turkey’s Purchase of S-400 Missiles: A Case of Diplomatic Grief
eliveries of the Russian air defense systems S-400 to Turkey, which began on July 12, 2019, claim to be a historic event that marks the beginning of a new stage in the development of the Republic of Turkey.
Where Does Trump Stand on Sanctions against Turkey?
urkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile system continues to prompt debate in Ankara and Washington.
US Finally Appoints Envoy to Turkey: Can Satterfield Repair the Relationship?
is essentially harboring a Turkish fugitive, Fetullah Gulen, and working with the YPG who Turkey considers a terrorist threat while Turks have purchased an S400 missile system from Russia.
Why Turkey Needed S-400 Missile System
Although Chinese, Russian, American, French and Italian firms placed bids, Turkey announced to public that the best offer was made by the Chinese firm as a result of the tally conducted on the basis of certain criteria such as technology transfer, costs, delivery time etc.
European Neo-Nazis have Missiles. What’s Next?
The Italian police stumbled on these extremist groups while investigating citizens who travelled to Ukraine and fought alongside the Russian-backed separatists in the Donbass region - There is a ‘‘strange’’ love relation between far-rights and Vladmir Putin’s Russia.
US Lifts Arms Embargo on Cyprus, But Only Selling Smoke
Most significantly, however, the bill further aims to halt the delivery of American F-35 fighter jets to Turkey in a bid to dissuade Ankara from going ahead with the purchase of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system.
A Turkish-American Confrontation in Northeast Syria is Avoidable
sanctions over the purchase of the Russian S-400 systems by Turkey might trigger a Turkish military operation in northeast Syria, but it will remain the duty of the U.
Remembering the July 15 Coup Attempt After Three Years
In total, 22 countries, including Russia, Jordan, and Serbia, closed FETO-affiliated schools and NGOs after responding positively to Turkey’s official application.
Waves of the US Sanctions on Iran: A Chronology
, UK, France, China, Russia and Germany.
Three Ways to Increase Security in Afrin
The YPG is using the area protected by the Russians and the Assad regime in order to infiltrate Afrin, conduct terrorist attacks and intimidate locals cooperating with the Turkish authorities.
Is the Liberal Perspective Ahead of Turkish Politics?
ussian leader Vladimir Putin’s remark “liberalism has become obsolete” was headlined in the Financial Times issue dated 27 June, 2019.
Is a Common Currency Backed by the Gold Standard Achievable?
China, Russia, Iran and Turkey are aiming to bypass the U.
Abdul Basit Saroot: The Syrian Revolution’s Voice From the Grave
Currently the regime, backed by Russia and Iran, and with incentivized reconstruction programs from the international community via the UN, is trying to change the focus of the conflict from violent military action to reconstruction and a political process.
‘A New International Order to Serve the Interests of Humanity’: Erdogan – Xi Jinping Meeting
had a complicated situation in how to react to Turkey’s S-400 deal with Russia.
The US Needs to Re-engage with the Syrian Opposition
The current carrot and stick strategy is based upon the assumption that the regime and Russia has a huge interest in re-building the formerly opposition-held areas it destroyed itself, and the miscalculation of the regime’s behavior.
