Has Turkey’s Syria Policy Changed?
and Russia, and Iran as well, will adjust to that policy of democratization in Syria.
Khashoggi Murder Should Make Trump Probe Yemen and End War Once and for All
Khashoggi was a Muslim Brotherhood supporter – an organisation which the Saudis hate more than even Iran – and he was hoping to set up a TV channel in Turkey, a country which is aiming to take for itself more hegemony in the region, directly out of Saudi Arabia’s hands.
Turkey-US Relations: How to Save a Bent Relationship From Being Broken?
oil sanctions against Iran, which is essential as Iran is a major energy source for Turkey.
The Khashoggi Affair Ushers in a New Era in the Region
support against Saudi’s regional rival, Iran.
Abiy Ahmed: America’s Checkmate in East Africa’s Geopolitical Chessboard
Eritrea was going the way of Iran, Syria, and Cuba and to save-guard U.
Deliberate Misunderstandings Regarding the Republican Character of Turkey
Thus, it’s not surprising that Kemalist circles ignore the fact that, for instance, Iran is also a republic, while there is currently no actual democracy there, and that the U.
US-Saudi Relations in a New Perspective
imposes new sanctions on Iranian oil exports after 5 November 2018.
Does Quadruple Talk in Istanbul Signal Peace for Syria?
Turkey was drawn into the “Astana process” with Russia and Iran at the end of 2016.
Geopolitics of the Khashoggi Murder
While the media and some of high profile Republicans and Democrats frame the Khashoggi case within the context of American universal values, the Trump administration determined its strategy in line with its arms deal with Saudi Arabia, the containment strategy of Iran, the fragile balance of power in the Gulf region, and the U.
What Won the KRG Elections in Iraq? KDP’s Revisionism or PUK’s Status Quo
While Turkey’s position was quite expectable as it is against any kind of de facto secession in the region, Iran used its close ties with the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) and created a split in the pro-independence regional position of Iraqi Kurdistan.
Trump’s Middle East Strategic Alliance: A Failed Project?
administration would provide full support to the establishment of a Middle East Strategic Alliance consisting of GCC +2 countries in order to combat armed organizations in the Middle East, to bring peace in Syria and Yemen, and to stop the harmful activities of Iran.
What are the Implications of America’s New Syria Policy for Turkey?
ended its ambiguity by announcing an open-ended presence in Syria declaring a mission to limit Iranian influence in Syria as part of a broader strategy to confront Iran in the region.
No Meddling in Iraqi Politics: Turkey’s Spot is on the PKK
And this is the part where Iran steps in.
Turkey may consult with its 81 million citizens for EU accession process
While party to the Astana process, in which Iran and Russia are also guarantor states, recently Ankara and Moscow reached an agreement on the Idlib issue.
Towards a New International System Without US Leadership
On issues that he cared about the most, the Iran nuclear issue and climate change, President Obama worked hard to build international consensus through multilateral institutions in the international system.
Claims of foreign interference in elections boomerangs on Trump’s psyche
After having waged several trade wars spanning the globe with several skirmishes including China, Canada, Iran, Mexico, the EU & Turkey several of which were devised to score points at home and play into his voter’s expectations -such as fulfilling the demands of his evangelist supporters who were influential in the tariffs imposed to Turkey over Pastor Brunson’s detainment in Turkey- Trump hasn’t been able to loot what he was expecting locally but instead his ill-advised decisions are taking a toll on US economy.
Turkey Buys Time (and Hope) for Idlib
Especially Iran seemed to be less proactive towards the final decision of Monday.
Contemporary Islamic Art and The Jameel Prize 2018
1978, Iran - lives and works in New York City, U.
Can the Turkish-Russian Deal Save Idlib?
Turkey has been lobbying Russia and Iran to prevent the Assad regime from committing more war crimes and creating yet another humanitarian disaster.
As Diplomacy Moves on in Idlib, so does Turkey’s Deterrence Strategy
fter last Friday’s tripartite summit of Iran, Russia, and Turkey in Tehran, there was another meeting this Friday, bringing Turkey, Russia, France, and Germany together in Istanbul.
