Assad Knows Chemical Attacks Will Not End His Regime
It has gotten away with murder with the backing of Russia and Iran.
Does Pentagon’s 2019 Budget Deny Trump’s Latest Syria Statement?
were to remain in Syria, and only one if they were to withdraw – which was that with full withdrawal, Russia and Iran would take advantage.
What does US Withdrawal from Syria Mean for Turkey?
It is needless to say that Russia will become a more significant actor in a post-American Syria.
Ankara Summit: Discussing Divergent Scenarios in Syria
ecep Tayyip Erdogan, Vladimir Putin, and Hassan Rouhani, the presidents of Turkey, Russia and Iran, met in Ankara on April 4 and they, once again, pledged to work together to conclude the everlasting war in Syria.
Astana Round 2 – Erdogan, Putin, Rouhani commit to Syrian territorial integrity
Being held in Turkey’s capital city Ankara, the meeting between the Presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey on Wednesday (04/04/2018) pledged to cooperate on reconstruction and aid, and vowed to protect Syria’s territorial integrity.
Turco-Qatari Military Buildup and its Regional Impact
As of now the Middle East military balance tends to incline towards a two-sided power struggle where Turkey, Qatar, Egypt and Iran are closing on the Russian partnership and Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are deepening their cooperation with the United States.
Germany’s Candidacy for the UN Security Council
, Russia, China, France and Great Britain and 10 non-permanent members elected by the UN General Assembly for two year terms.
What “America First” May Mean for the Middle East
Trump did not seem to mind that Russia and other regional powers like Turkey took the lead in the diplomatic track.
The PKK and its Complicated Future
Various Turkish and Arab media channels reported that the center of Tel Rifaat city was encircled after Russian military officers pulled out of the areas, allowing the TAF and TAF-backed FSA to enter.
Turkey in the Aftermath of the Afrin Operation
Did Trump really mean what he said? Can he really pull troops out of Syria given CENTCOM’s years-long investment in the PYD/SDF? Can Macron really send troops to Syria? Even if he does, would they be just symbolic forces or can France really take the risk of a military encounter with other forces on the ground, particularly with Russia, given the recently heated relations between Russia and NATO? Hence, such a replacement in the near future is not probable, but possible.
Rising tension over assassination of ex-spy in Britain
ussian ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia Skripal were found on a bench in Salisbury on March 4, 2018.
New Cold War heats up around Cyprus
I said the situation could give rise to a new Russian-led axis in the region which would test Turkey’s allegiances, and warned of proxy conflicts emerging in Cyprus between Turkish and Greek Cypriots.
Strategic Exit in Afrin, but Whose Strategy?
There occurred some unexpected developments such as the temporary closure of the airspace by Russia in the early days of the operation but with no damage to the overall flow.
Is Pompeo the Right Man for a Trumpian Foreign Policy?
When it comes to Syria, Pompeo appears to see it as an arena to confront Iran’s influence, yet similarly shows his concerns regarding the Russian support for the Assad regime either.
Who will land on both feet after the Afrin Operation?
Meanwhile, despite having different motives, we have seen both Russia and the U.
What are Israel’s Red Lines in Syria?
One was that the Syrian regime did not want to oppose a strong actor like Israel when it was already dealing with rebels and facing an erosion of its power and influence to such a great extent that it warranted an intervention by Russia.
Assad regime uses chlorine gas in Eastern Ghouta
Despite a UN Security Council cease-fire resolution, on March 3 the regime and its allies began a major ground operation -- backed by Russian air power -- aimed at decisively capturing Eastern Ghouta, an opposition-held suburb of Damascus.
What does Qatari support for Turkey’s Afrin Operation mean?
Similarly, al-Raya and al-Arab dailies reported that Russia and the US’ reckless policies have forced Turkey to launch the operation and secure its own national security.
Turkey-EU summit in Bulgaria ‘very important’ for ties
EU-Turkey relations, regional and international issues, including global foreign policy, security, fight against terrorism, the Middle East, Africa and Russia are expected to be discussed during the summit, the senior EU official, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to the media, said.
The Praxis of Husamettin Arslan
In this sense, it’s possible to summarize Arslan’s two characteristics with two Russian novels: Turgenev’s Fathers and Sons and Dostoyevsky’s Demons.
