The Turkish Opposition’s Litmus Test: Syrian Refugees
With the upcoming elections, the refugee issue, especially in relation to Syrians, occupies an even more central place.
Report: Iran Boosts Air Defense Network in Syria amid Israeli Strikes
ran has reportedly invested tens of billions of dollars in building an aerial defense network in war-torn Syria by deploying personnel and equipment, an unknown intelligence source from a nation allied to the United States told Newsweek.
Turkey’s Right to Self-Defense Requires Cross-Border Operations in Syria and Iraq
The statements by the arrested terror suspects clearly revealed that they had received instructions from the northern Syrian city of Manbij, or, in other words, from the PKK/YPG terrorist organization.
How Realistic Is It to Go Retro in Turkey-Syria Relations?
fter normalizing relations with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Egypt, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has overtly stated that he can meet Syria’s Bashar Assad “when the time is right.
Can Turkey, Russia, and Iran Bring Permanent Security to Syria?
ith the Syria War at the core, the Astana Process continues with occasional summits between Turkey, Russia, and Iran.
Turkey’s Likely New Syria Operation: Why Now?
urkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently disclosed Turkey’s intention to launch a new military operation along the country’s southern border to eliminate terrorist elements and strongholds of the YPG, the PKK’s Syrian offshoot.
Russia’s War in Ukraine Gives Iran the Upper Hand in Syria
The impact of the war in Ukraine on Syria and Libya
Russian military losses not only affect the Russian prospects for Ukraine, but also Russia's military presence in the Middle East.
Education in the Shadow of Civil War: Observations from the Ground in Syria
n April 2022, I had the opportunity to visit northern Syria, Azaz and Idlib, which locals define as liberated both from the PKK terror and from the tyranny of Bashar al-Assad since Turkey's military operations in 2016.
Turkey Closes Airspace to Russian Planes Flying to Syria
urkey has placed a three-month ban on Russian planes flying to Syria.
Comparing Russian Military Interventions in Syria and Ukraine Is Misguided
Yet some commentators have pointed to the world’s inability to stop Russia’s intervention in Syria as a sign of what could come next in Ukraine.
Europe’s Syrian Slumber
Denmark and Germany started sending refugees with criminal records back to Syria declaring that Damascus is a safe place to live.
Why Russia Protects the YPG in Syria
administrations for their support of the YPG, the Syrian branch of the PKK terrorist organization, which poses a threat to Syria’s territorial integrity and a national security threat to Turkey.
GCC-Damascus Rapprochement Can Pit Syria Against Turkey Even Further
ollowing the First Gulf War, the foreign ministers of Syria, Egypt, and the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), namely Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), met in Damascus and agreed on a new security cooperation initiative for the Gulf which came to be known as the “Damascus Declaration.
Syria’s Tribal Politics Critical to the Country’s Future
rab tribes in Syria are a key element of the country's social, cultural and historic identity.
The Syrian Conflict 10 Years On: Who is in Control and What are the Possible Scenarios?
en years have passed since the protests began peacefully against the Syrian regime, and then soon turned into an armed conflict.
Where Do Gulf States Stand on Syria’s Decade-Old Conflict?
en years into the Syrian crisis, many commentators generally accept that President Bashar al-Assad’s government has “won” the gruesome conflict.
What Will the Biden Administration’s Syria Policy Look Like?
ambassador to Syria, said in a webinar that the United States under the Biden administration could deploy more troops to Eastern Syria, that withdrawal of troops is not subject to consideration, and that there will be a continued U.
Syrian Refugeehood, Racism and the Lebanese Question
he most recent major and public act of racism Syrian refugees faced in Lebanon, dates to December 27, 2020, when hundreds of them—75 families according to local news—had to flee for their lives from a makeshift camp in the Miniyeh region near the northern coastal city of Tripoli after their tents were set alight.
Looking Beyond Ain Issa: The Way Forward in North East Syria
he way forward in north east Syria wasn’t so clear until in early November Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with Russia’s Vladimir Putin over the phone to hash out the details of a ceasefire agreement in Nagorno Karbakh.
How Will Antony Blinken Handle US Foreign Policy on Syria, Turkey and Yemen?
If Blinken is confirmed for the position by the Senate--and there is every reason to believe that his centrist foreign policy worldview and his frequently resorted to faith in the use of force will endear him to Senate Republicans, ensuring a quick and smooth confirmation with bipartisan support--what would his stewardship of the State Department mean for US policy toward three key countries in the Middle East?
Blinken on Syria
The nearly decade-long civil war in Syria has generated the largest displaced persons crisis in the world, with more than 6.
