Why the United States is the Main Obstacle for Democracy in the Middle East
By keeping Egypt under control, Washington aims to strengthen its hand in confronting other regional actors such as Russia, Iran, and to some extent, Turkey.
Idlib and the Implications of a Shifting US Policy on Syria
An Assad-Iran ground operation supported by Russian airpower (though limited it may be) can unleash yet another humanitarian catastrophe, producing hundreds of thousands of IDPs and refugees.
Idlib: Russia Should Compromise and the US Should Help
n September 7, the leaders of Turkey, Russia, and Iran met in Tehran to discuss the Syrian issue with Idlib being the most important topic on the agenda.
Turkey’s take on the Tehran Summit on Idlib
The tripartite summit of Turkey, Russia and the hosting country, Iran, also included bilateral talks between the leaders.
Idlib Conundrum Continues After Tehran Summit
President Erdogan encouraged Russia and Iran to accept a ceasefire in Idlib by saying that the people of the region hold many anxieties about the catastrophic consequences of the aerial bombing by Russia and Syria.
The Future of Trump’s Arab Coalition
Increasing pressure on the Muslim Brotherhood and policies towards Iran can be noted as examples of the issues that the Washington administration, Cairo, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi governments have co-opted.
Towards the End in the Syrian Civil War?
policy, however, Turkey has increased its diplomatic efforts toward the two major players on the ground, Russia and Iran, through the Astana and Sochi processes.
Turkey’s route in the Middle Eastern conundrum
However, there are others who are trying harder to assume the job of counterbalancing – namely, Iran, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.
Turkey’s difficult calculations about Idlib
While the Syrian regime and Iran-backed Shia militias are planning a military offensive against the opposition in Idlib, where approximately 2,9 million people including internally displaced people live, Russia has puzzling hesitations whether the military option would bring a solution or produce more chaos for the Russian strategy in Syria.
The end of regional transformation in the Middle East?
, Russia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia.
Turkey is important for Europe despite Sigmar Gabriel’s false prophecies
By warning that Europe would pay the price if Turkey was to become destabilized by sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, Gabriel also added that if Europe does not do everything to keep Turkey a part of the West, “nationalistic forces” in Turkey could “reach for the atom bomb, as in Iran and North Korea, to make themselves unassailable.
Turkey’s strategic interests in Idlib
Having warned the regime against a possible operation, Turkey has been lobbying Russia and Iran for a while now to prevent such a scenario.
How Turkey’s war against the PKK is becoming more effective
Ankara has already cleared some PKK-controlled lands across its border in Iraq, is currently digging its way towards the Qandil region, and is seeking international cooperation with Iran and Iraq in order to reach its objective (for my earlier notes on the operations in Iraq, see here and here).
Turkey’s quest for a new geopolitical portfolio
’s new strategy in the wider Middle East region towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict over the status of Al-Quds and the Iranian nuclear deal is not comprised of Turkey.
Turkey-US relations as the latest victim of Trumpian foreign policymaking
Trump continues to threaten allies with sanctions for doing business with Iran based on his campaign promise to rip apart the Iran deal, which he did.
How to save a sinking pseudo-alliance: Turkey-US relations
As long as the U.S. does not change its policies regarding the PYD and FETO, Turkey will see its alliance…
Damage Control in Turkey-US Relations
strategy towards Iran, continues to work with Russia, and undermines Trump’s Israel strategy.
Evangelicals and the messianic character of US foreign policy
Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and his policies towards North Korea and Iran are regarded as expediting the path to the apocalypse.
The Unnamed War in Turkey-US Relations
Trump's interactions with countries such as Iran, North Korea, and Russia also prove this point.
How Can an Evangelical Pastor Influence Turkey–US Relations?
As to an existing law, Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) obliges the administration to impose sanctions against Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
