Turkey and Russia Partners by Fate?
ussia’s primary global strategy is to become a great power and to establish a multipolar global order.
Why Turkey is Complying with the Iran Sanctions
In this respect, it can be indicated that Turkey’s Iran policies in the last year have been overlapping with Ankara’s policies with other important actors such as the EU, Russia and China.
Iran Sanctions: A Year On
, Kuwait, Iraq, the UAE, and Russia in 2018 increased by more than 50 percent compared to the previous year due to Iran sanctions.
Moroccan Foreign Policy at the Crossroads
Enjoying the support of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, France and Russia, warlord Khalifa Haftar, who commands a ragtag army of former Gaddafi loyalists, tribal forces, Salafi militias and mercenaries, rejected the Skhirat peace accord.
Will Russia Back Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean?
he collapse of the Soviet Union and the early years of the new Russian Federation were marked by the country leaving regions it was traditionally present.
Why the Eastern Mediterranean is of Strategic Importance for Turkey
First of all, Turkey is a giant energy importer state and is dependent on other countries such as Russia and Iran in order to fulfill its energy needs.
A Tale of Two Erdogans: How The West Went Rogue on Turkey
Under Erdoğan, relations with neighbouring Iran and nearby Russia improved greatly in spite of external actors attempting to prevent both whilst under Erdoğan, Turkey signed up to the international game changing Belt and Road initiative which was introduced by China in 2013.
How will US Sanctions on Iran Affect the Region and the World?
Imposing its one-sided sanction decisions against countries like Iran, Russia and Venezuela with decisions based on U.
Ukraine’s New President Zelensky and Future Relations with Turkey
However, the reality in which Zelenksy has taken over the leadership of a country on the frontline of the West’s stalemate with Russia following Moscow’s annexation of Crimea and support for pro-Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, is of interest here.
The S-400 Deadlock Between Turkey and the US
President Erdogan also stressed that Turkey is interested in different sub-complementary lower missile systems to deepen its defense and military relations with Russia.
Resolving the S-400 Standoff
-Turkey relationship is up for renewed tensions in the coming months as a result of the pending S-400 air defense system purchase from Russia.
What’s the Special Chemistry Between Russia and Israel?
he current frequency of interaction between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu often raises questions.
Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Equation
reserves and one-tenth of what Russian fields are predicted to contain.
Jordan: Silent Brother in Gulf Politics
Along with Russia and Morocco, Turkey is an actor that Amman has turned to for a more cooperative relationship.
Turkish Foreign and Security Policy at the Crossroad
Under the current geopolitical upheaval stemming from BREXIT to Trump’s unwillingness towards both NATO and the EU, Turkey remains a strategically important powerhouse, especially with its crucial engagement with Russia, and political and military engagement to the Syrian conflict.
To Counter Turkey, Saudi Arabia Backs the YPG in Syria
Following the intensification of Russia’s direct military intervention in Syria, it became clear that Bashar al-Assad’s government was no longer on the verge of potentially falling to Sunni Islamist rebels.
The Rise of China in Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Policy
Under this active and multi-dimensional foreign policy strategy, Saudi Arabia has increased its interaction with global actors such as Russia and China.
The Link Between Brexit and Turkey’s Dashed Hopes of Being an EU Member
And let’s not even get onto the subject of arms procurement and Russian made S-400s.
What Awaits Venezuela: A Military Coup or a Civil War?
Undoubtedly, this is not a new tactic as it was used in Africa before and is still being employed in countries like Iran, North Korea, and Russia.
