Who Represents the Kurdish People?
Several families whose children were kidnapped by the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK), the offshoot of the PKK based in Iran, also joined the sit-in for their children.
The Changing Dimensions of Turkey’s Counterterrorism Policy
See Avcı, Engin, “Yeni Sol Dalgadan Küresel Dalgaya Türkiye'de Terörizm”, Kara Harp Okulu Bilim Dergisi/Science Journal of Turkish Military Academy, Haziran /June 2019, Cilt/Volume 29, Sayı/Issue 1, s 139-166.
Defense, Trade and Foreign Policy: An Interview with CAST Director Ruslan Pukhov
In the area of UAVs, we are not only behind Turkey, we are also behind Iran.
Is a Trilateral Summit between the US, Russia, and Turkey Achievable?
The US was keen to provide support to the PKK/PYD and benefit from them as a tool in their plans to redesign a narrower Middle East, from Iran to Syria.
Why Turkey Is Dismantling the YPG from Northern Syria
Turkey has taken initiatives to settle the issue with Russia and Iran.
Will Turkey and the US overcome their Disagreements over Syria?
There is an ongoing dispute over the enforcement of sanctions on Iran.
What Does Russia Want From Syria?
n September 16, 2019, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani visited Ankara in order to continue Astana trilateral peace talks on Syrian settlement and to meet face to face with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan separately.
Only a Just Constitutional Committee Will Safeguard Syria’s Future
n 16 September, 2019 the leaders of Turkey, Russia and Iran came together in Ankara for a trilateral summit in line with the Astana process.
From the Nixon-Reagan Tapes to Trump’s Tweets: Racism Has a Tradition in US Politics
Something has cracked in America: the ruling elites are clueless and the masses are anxious and politically neurotic. Racism and…
Turkey-Saudi Rivalry: Conflicting Visions for a Future Middle East
They were also an enthusiastic ally to Iran, the arch enemy of Saudi Arabia.
Are New Political Constellations Being Formed in Germany?
Germany’s political parties are going through a period of transformation. Whether these ongoing developments might challenge the current political landscape…
Idlib’s Crumbling Ceasefire is a Frightening Prospect for Civilians
They have discussed plans to hold another summit, along with Iran, to continue dialogue on the Astana peace process.
An Alternative Vendor for Turkey’s Missile Defense: Eurosam’s SAMP/T
sanctions because of violating the Iran, North Korea and Syria Nonproliferation Act.
Russia’s Escalation in Idlib: What’s the Purpose?
The Assad regime would need to open several different fronts; and the Russians would need to expand their air campaign towards the Turkish-Syrian border, the Russians would need to call Iran in as the Iranian militias could turn the table in favor of a military ‘solution’ in Idlib.
Operation Claw: Strategy, Scope and Goals
This operation carries critical importance in the creation of a wide and integrated zone for fighting the PKK in Iraqi territory through proceeding in the direction of Mount Qandil, which is the headquarters of the PKK, and expanding towards the Iran border with the regions of Avashin-Basyan and Zap.
Can Russia Install its Kadyrov in Syria?
Until today, the Iranians and Russians succeeded in securing Assad his position, long enough that the U.
The UAE’s Strategic Redeployment in Yemen
The UAE has been one of the most important partners for Saudi Arabia in Yemen in the fight against Iranian-supported Houthis.
US Finally Appoints Envoy to Turkey: Can Satterfield Repair the Relationship?
Iran is planning to increase its uranium enrichment beyond the limits of the JCPOA, and the crisis in Syria continues unabated.
Why Turkey Needed S-400 Missile System
In addition to all these threats, the threat of medium- and long-range missiles based in Iran, Israel, Armenia and Syria is growing each day.
Britain’s Gaffe with its own Ambassador is a Warning to Boris
The leverage that UK could offer is to take a bigger role in resolving Iran (which Trump badly needs to do), a more dynamic role in the Middle East (which the UK could easily do as it knows the ground) and even helping with the peace process with the Taliban in Afghanistan.
