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Claims of foreign interference in elections boomerangs on Trump’s psyche

" While the potential of China interfering in US midterms haunts Trump, it also sheds a different light, right from the source, to claims over Russian meddling of presidential elections in 2016.

Turkey Buys Time (and Hope) for Idlib

ColumnBy Hüseyin Alptekin

urkish President Erdogan met his counterpart Putin in Russia’s Sochi on Monday.

Winning Idlib

ColumnBy Murat Yeşiltaş

However, from a geopolitical perspective, Idlib -- as the last territorial stronghold of the opposition armed groups -- turns into a chess-board between Russia and Turkey.

Protectionism, Trade Wars and Trump’s Political Motives

EconomyBy Mehmet Enes Beşer

adopts tariff regulations as a bargaining item not only against China, but also the EU, Russia, and Turkey, a political and economic isolation of the U.

As Diplomacy Moves on in Idlib, so does Turkey’s Deterrence Strategy

ColumnBy Hüseyin Alptekin

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.

Does Turkey’s Idlib Resolution Work?

ColumnBy Murat Yeşiltaş

The uncertainty remains as to whether Russia and the regime forces will carry out a full-scale military offensive against the opposition via Iran-backed Shia forces.

Why the United States is the Main Obstacle for Democracy in the Middle East

ColumnBy Ismail Numan Telci

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

ColumnBy Kadir Üstün

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.

Turkey’s take on the Tehran Summit on Idlib

ColumnBy Hüseyin Alptekin

The tripartite summit of Turkey, Russia and the hosting country, Iran, also included bilateral talks between the leaders.

Idlib Conundrum Continues After Tehran Summit

ColumnBy Murat Yeşiltaş

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

ColumnBy Ismail Numan Telci

alliance in the Middle East is of great importance for Washington’s rivalry with global actors such as Russia and China.

Towards the End in the Syrian Civil War?

ColumnBy Kadir Üstün

he Syrian Civil War, which has been raging for more than seven years, is entering a new phase, as the Assad regime is threatening to take over Idlib with Russian air support.

Turkey’s route in the Middle Eastern conundrum

ColumnBy Hüseyin Alptekin

Given these circumstances, China and Russia are expanding their spheres of influence, as the West is too troubled with its own domestic affairs and inner disagreements.

Turkey’s difficult calculations about Idlib

ColumnBy Murat Yeşiltaş

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?

ColumnBy Ismail Numan Telci

, Russia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia.

Turkey’s strategic interests in Idlib

ColumnBy Kadir Üstün

Having warned the regime against a possible operation, Turkey has been lobbying Russia and Iran for a while now to prevent such a scenario.

The Trump Effect on Turkey-Germany relations

ColumnBy M. Erkut Ayvaz

At the end of the day, the Russian, Chinese, German or French support for Turkey in the face of U.

Turkey’s quest for a new geopolitical portfolio

ColumnBy Murat Yeşiltaş

is requesting for the evangelist Pastor, Andrew Brunson, to be released from house arrest in Turkey and is trying to prevent Ankara from obtaining a Russian-made air defense missile system, which is scheduled to be delivered to Turkey by the end of 2019.