Why Hypersonic Weapon Systems Are Critical for Russia
In June 2021, Kinzhal-equipped MiG-31K fighters were seen at the Hmeimim Air Base in Syria, while participating in exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Why Is the German Government Cooperating with the Turkish Opposition?
The Greens repeatedly made it clear that Turkish military operations in Northern Syria should be sanctioned.
The New Politics of Alliance: Allies, Proxies, and Adversaries Have Become Hard to Tell Apart
The latest conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and Syria exhibit new behavioral patterns, in which actors could cooperate, compete, or do both at the same time.
Negotiating a New Chapter in Saudi-Turkish Relations
Not long after MBS’s visit, Erdoğan announced the Saudi intention to buy battle-proven Bayraktar drones, involved in successful combat in Libya, Syria, Nagorno-Karabakh, and Ukraine, from Turkey.
The War in Ukraine: The Protection of International Peace and the UN
Read: Russia’s War in Ukraine Gives Iran the Upper Hand in SyriaIt is essential to establish a UN structure in which the peace interests of the international community—not of certain countries—can be adopted as the main priority.
Sweden and Finland NATO Membership: The Calculus of Alliance Politics
This funding goes to the PKK/PYD/YPG despite the fact that the PKK and its sister organizations in Syria and Iraq continuously plot terror attacks on Turkish soldiers and Syrian civilians.
Migration Remains a Hot Topic in Turkey with New Regulations Imposed
The film contains polarizing, racist, and exaggerated depictions of Istanbul in 2043 overtaken by Syrians where the Turkish population has become a minority and is oppressed.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Will Change Turkey-US Relations
The Trump administration supported projects that exclude Turkey from the Eastern Mediterranean natural gas equation, namely the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum and the East-Med project, and approved the creation of alliance zones that would limit Ankara's presence in areas such as Syria and Libya.
Libya’s Political Atmosphere Is a Gordian Knot
Read: Libyans Themselves Are Best Suited to Handle Their ProblemsWith its military existence in Syria, Moscow found a door to knock on: it sent infamous Wagner mercenaries in support of Haftar and built another passage for itself between Sirte and Jufra, critical spots in Libya neighboring the Eastern Mediterranean.
Can NATO Bypass the Security Complex Mentality?
NATO was hesitant to get involved in the uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa after the Iraq and Afghanistan experiences, and failed to reach a consensus among its member states on Syria or Libya.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Turned the Political Climate in France Upside Down
The commentator on the French television channel BFM put it thus, “They were not Syrians fleeing the bombings of the Syrian regime, but Europeans, with cars like ours, who simply set out to save their lives.
Who Is Guilty of War Crimes in Ukraine?
Recently, Syrians alleged to have committed war crimes in the Syrian civil war have been prosecuted in Germany.
De-Dollarizing Trade: How the Global Trade Finance Gets More Nationalized
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De-dollarizing MENA
In the MENA region, Iran has conducted trade in national currencies with Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq, and is seeking further trade with Turkey which has been reluctant in growing its trade in national currencies due to sanctions.
Normalizing with the Assad regime, Different Approaches at Different Levels
From the beginning of the Syrian uprising, several Arab countries were almost unanimous in isolating the Syrian regime to punish it for its violations of Arab League resolutions and the rights of the Syrian people.
The Geopolitics of Russia-Turkey Relations amid the Ukraine War
Read: What Role Can Turkey Play Between Russia and Ukraine in Antalya?Furthermore, Russia and Turkey developed a model of damage control through high-level dialogue, compartmentalization of issues, and keeping cooperation intact, especially in Syria, Ukraine, and Libya, where Ankara and Moscow have different approaches.
Power Politics and Moral Accountability
In the Middle East, a new nuclear deal with Iran had to be postponed and Syrian volunteers were asked to fight in Ukrainian cities.
Foreign Fighters Arrive in Scores to Fight in Ukraine
A report by the Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) organization noted that the recruitment process is “still in its early stages,” whereby the personal information of volunteers is being collected in preparation for their training by Russian forces.
Ukraine: The Lesson Japanese Policy-Makers Won’t Learn
Japan even announced it would admit refugees from Ukraine, a significant move since for decades the country has been criticized for flouting international norms of refugee protection—and was criticized by G7 partners for its stated reluctance to accept Syrian refugees during the 2015 crisis.
Iran Nuclear Talks: Iran-Russia Cooperation Exempted from U.S. Sanctions
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Russia has been an important collaborator with Iran namely in Syria, while the JCPOA is set to change Iran’s capabilities in the region.
How the Ukraine War Impacts Food Security in MENA
The situation is worse in countries that suffer from conflicts, such as Yemen and Syria.
