Between Rock and a Hard Place: The Armed Syrian Opposition In Idlib
A growing presence of HTS will make a Russian-supported regime assault on Idlib more likely as Turkey will have a weaker position to prevent such an operation.
Protecting the YPG Should not be a Goal of the US Withdrawal
Since the beginning of the conflict, they refused to fight the Assad regime, maintained connections with Russia, and prolonged the anti-Daesh fight as much as possible to ensure the U.
European Double Standards on Venezuela
However, what happened when Russia militarily intervened in Ukraine and even annexed the Crimean Peninsula? Nothing.
Assad’s Comeback? A Lebanese Perspective
, Russia, Iran and Turkey.
Turkey Charts an Independent Foreign Policy
President Obama’s hesitation first allowed Russia and Hezbollah to become fully involved.
What was Offered to Ankara in Moscow?
urkish President Erdogan and Russian President Putin’s meeting on Wednesday was a timely opportunity to answer many questions regarding the near future of the Syrian conflict.
Why Arab Countries are Changing their Strategies Towards Syria
Another global actor that has been involved in the Syria crisis is Russia.
Taking Stock of the Syria Withdrawal Decision
one day leaving the region is not a new one and the YPG has sought to hedge against that possibility from day one, as they sought an understanding with the Assad regime as well as with Russia.
Sputnik Türkiye: The Voice of Moscow?
Although the first names that come to mind are Western publishers or broadcasters that have a considerable share in the global information flow, Russia-based outlets have recently started asserting themselves in the sector.
Turkey’s Options for a Safe Zone in Syria
At the same time, Turkey is likely to continue its diplomatic and military dialogue with Russia.
Four Scenarios for Idlib and the Future of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
That night, the Russian air force bombarded areas captured by HTS in western Aleppo.
Turkey Can Help the US Exit from Syria
forces from Syria was widely described as a gift to Turkey, Russia, and Iran and many politicians in the US were so quick to highlight that Ankara would be the only beneficiary of such a decision.
Can Germany’s Non-Permanent Seat at the UN Security Council Bring Reform?
, China and Russia and all other ten non-permanent member states.
Erdogan in the NYT: Turkey is the only Viable Partner for the US
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Turkey’s combat strategy was different from the Aleppo or Raqqa operations of Russia and the U.
US-Turkey Cooperation in Syria Requires Serious Strategy
should not abandon “Kurdish allies” and that the ground would be left wide open to Iranian and Russian influence.
A record for the Turkish Cinema in 2018
In 2018, Turkey was followed by France and Britain, with 37%, which were followed by Russia and Germany with 23%.
Macron’s Syria Policy: Does France want to Play the Role of the US?
Another factor limiting France’s space for maneuver in Syria is the fact that Russia, which leads in supporting the U.
Some Arab countries attempting to fill the power vacuum after US withdrawal from Syria
Last weekend a Turkish delegation of top bureaucrats and the Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, had a meeting with their counterparts in Russia in order to discuss new developments in the region.
Do Historical Analogies Make Sense to Understand the Yellow Vest Movement in France?
The country was shaken by a scandal of corruption and bribery centering on a Russian Jewish broker supported by the parliamentarians.
Turkey’s Syria Strategy after the US Withdrawal
More importantly, Turkey’s potential far-reaching military operation towards the southern flank of Syria might also bring the Syrian regime, Russia and Iran into the geopolitical rivalry in the region, which is a situation Turkey would not want to get into.
