Turkey’s Afrin Operation dominates headlines of Arab media
The Kuwaiti daily Al-Rai headlined "Turkey launches Olive Branch against the Kurds of Afrin and ‘angry’ Russia .
US ought to reverse border force plan
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Syria’s territorial integrity was also raised by Russian authorities, who emphasized that they were waiting for the U.
Turkey may expand operations in Syria
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While the decision has been condemned on all fronts in Turkey, and has been questioned by the Russian and Iranian administrations, Turkish FM stated that different opinions among the Pentagon and Centcom as well as different institutions and ministries in the U.
US army plan against territorial integrity in Syria
Russia warns
Turkey is not the only country to have condemned and spoken out against the decision of the U.
Turkey will clear PKK/PYD terror in Afrin
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Following an agreement with Russia and Iran, who are the two other guarantors of the Astana process, Turkish troops entered Idlib with the aim to reduce fighting between the pro-Assad regime forces and opposition fighters.
Universal consensus to bring peace to Syria
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Geneva, Astana, Sochi processes
Following the failure to generate a solution to the conflict during the Geneva process, through the Astana talks, in which Turkey, Russia and Iran act as the guarantor states, “the violence in Syria has been reduced and the ceasefire regime was reinforced through a de-escalation scheme.
Why are Syrian Rebels Losing Ground in Idlib?
Backed by Russian airpower, forces loyal to the Assad regime are trying to capture areas east of the trainway linking Damascus to Aleppo.
Towards a more Realistic German Foreign Policy?
Within this framework, the German Foreign Minister claimed that the Syria summit between the presidents of Russia, Turkey and Iran in Sochi must be read as the “old empires rising,” adding that “the major powers gathered in Sochi are not friends, but they have plenty in common.
Trump, the Israeli Lobby and Christian Zionism
Trump is currently going through a critical period in regards to the future of his presidency due to the allegations of collusion between his campaign team and Russia during the election.
Re-shaping the Middle East? Israel-backed UAE-Saudi Alliance
During the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting held in Russia on October 18, 2017, Kuwait’s Parliamentary Spokesman Marzouq al-Ghanim called the Israeli delegates “child murderers” and demanded they leave the session.
The End of US Hegemony in World Politics? Trump’s Security Doctrine
The most prominent challenge is the shift in the international security paradigm – especially the discussions surrounding NATO’s waning functionality, Europe’s attempt to establish its own army and the formation of trade-off alliances, such as the one between Turkey, Iran and Russia, which has resulted in new dynamics in world politics.
A Pending Threat for the West: Foreign Fighters in the YPG
Foreign fighters
On an international level, the PYD/YPG has conducted a very demanding campaign on media presence and brand control, ranging from political offices across Europe to Russia and Saudi Arabia, mobilizing both traditional and social media to push the issue forward.
Turkey’s Hunt for the PKK in post-referendum Iraq
As Turkey is waiting for the right time to face the PKK in Syria (and will probably wait until it finalizes a deal with Russia on Afrin, and until the US retracts support from the group in the east of the Euphrates River), Ankara is determined that now is the best time for such an encounter in Iraq.
Putin in Turkey: S-400 deal to be finalized “this week”
urkey is set to buy the S-400 missile defense system from Russia as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, while meeting his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Ankara on Monday, announced that the deal would be finalized “this week.
Trump announces Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, crosses red line
On top of the current discussions about Russian interference in US elections, sexual harassment scandals about Trump and the Michael Flynn-FBI case it seems logical that Trump tries to distract the public, while shining as a President who keeps his promises.
Post-Saleh Scenarios in Yemen
With the involvement of global actors such as the United States and Russia, the ongoing struggle for power in the region paved the way for chaos.
Mr. Trump, Jerusalem is a red line for Muslims
Similar statements have been made by various other states such as France, Germany, Russia, and even by Pope Francis - all underlining that such a decision would undermine peace efforts and potentially evoke protests in the whole region.
UN Roadmap to Peace in Libya: Will Khalifa Haftar be left on the Sidelines?
He was also welcomed at the highest level during his visits especially in Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Russia, creating the image that he was the leading actor in Libya.
Trump expected to announce Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Palestine’s official news agency WAFA reported on Sunday that the Palestinian leader has also spoken to many world leaders and sent statements to the African Union, the Arab League, Organization of Islamic Cooperation as well as the UN, the US, Russia, and the EU about the prevention of US’ plan to relocate its embassy in Israel which would “ax the peace process.
Who is Responsible for ending the American Dream, Only Trump?
The November elections revealed another face of the US, never-ending gossips about Russia showed the system’s inability, and the disparity between cabinet members and the president witnessed by the public demonstrated the dysfunctional nature of basic mechanisms.
