The current escalation also holds the threat of a spillover effect across the region, possibly to Syria, Lebanon, and Iran.
The PKK’s Ankara Terror Attack Reveals a Larger Plan
The RPO-A Shmel, similar to the Light Anti-Tank Weapon (LAW) developed by the Soviets, is characterized by its thermobaric composition, which gives it incendiary properties, and had been previously seized by the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) during operations in Syria in 2022 and 2020.
Prigozhin Died for Wagner to Live On
Read: Wagner Group Strengthens Its Hold in Africa
Prigozhin: The man of opportunity
It was at this point that Prigozhin realized the advantages that the conflicts in Ukraine's Donbas region and in Syria and Libya could bring Russia in terms of geopolitical competition.
Why Can’t the United Nations Be Reformed?
While massacres are taking place in Syria, Myanmar, Palestine, and Yemen, and countries like Iraq and Ukraine are being attacked in violation of international law, the organization remains silent.
“Russia Can’t Win the Economic War, but the West Can Lose It.” BookTalk with Maximilian Hess
There are many other Russian “private military companies” that have the state’s backing which have played roles in not only Ukraine, but also Syria and elsewhere in Africa.
Turkey’s National Intelligence Service Leadership Decapitation Strategy against the PKK/YPG
Read: How Turkey Neutralizes the PKK and Other Terrorist Targets
The MİT and leadership decapitation
A general assessment of the operations by Turkey’s National Intelligence Service (MİT) in Iraq and Syria reveals a focus on targeting mid- to high-ranking organizational leaders.
Report: Water Scarcity Threatens a Quarter of the World’s Population
Other countries mentioned in the report and will face water stress includes the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Iraq, Tunisia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Jordan and Syria.
How Wagner’s Mutiny Will Affect African Politics
The group is a major player in various conflict zones around the world, including Libya, Syria, Ukraine, the Central African Republic, and Mali.
Can BRICS Challenge the Global Political System?
As a result of Putin’s adventurous policies, beginning with the invasion of parts of Georgia in 2008 and extending from Syria and Libya to Ukraine, Russia today faces a similar predicament in Ukraine as the Soviets faced in Afghanistan.
How to Navigate Turkish-Swedish Relations and Counterterrorism Shifts
Taking it a step further, the Swedish government at the time relied on the support of independent Member of Parliament Amineh Kakabaveh, a former Iranian Peshmerga member, who extended her support based on the promise of increased assistance to the YPG/PYD, the Syrian branch of the PKK.
Karlov Assassination in Turkey: Full Details of Russian Ambassador’s Shooting Revealed
At the time of the assassination, Aleppo had been retaken from opposition forces by the Syrian regime with the support of the Russian air force, sparking protests from certain conservative groups in Turkey.
Saudi Arabia’s War on Drugs and Foreign Influence
The Gulf region's closeness to countries that produce illicit drugs, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, and Lebanon, as well as expatriates engaged in criminal activity, have also contributed to increased drug smuggling in the Kingdom.
Argentina-Turkey Cooperation: A Development Opportunity with the Global South?
The family migratory chains, popularly (and wrongly) called Turcos (Turkish), were mainly Christian or Jewish (from what today would be the territory of Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine) and were composed of migrants who left the Ottoman Empire mostly in "irregular" ways.
How Leaked Pentagon Documents Target Egypt, Turkey, and Israel
Israel’s occasional airstrikes inside Syria are possible only with Russian permission as it controls Syrian airspace.
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu Is Set to Lose Turkey’s Presidential Election
On May 24, after long negotiations, Kılıçdaroğlu was able to reach an agreement and secure the support of Ümit Özdağ, the far-right leader of the Victory Party, a staunch nationalist and the most vocal political figure promising the immediate deportation of millions of Syrian refugees.
Turkey’s May 14 Elections Were Free and Fair, Despite Biased Comments By Some International Observers
There is the point about Turkey’s refusal to accept Kadir Kasırga and Soren Sondergaard as election observers. Kasırga has been…
New Turkish Citizens: Who Do They Vote For and Why?
6 million Syrian refugees in the country, but his zeal to win more nationalist votes made him spice up the number.
Erdoğan Once Again: Turkish People Choose Stability and National Security
Turkey, which has become a game-changer in conflict and crisis areas in its immediate geography thanks to its defense industry, is taking important steps both to protect regional interests and increase its international reputation as a broker in Ukraine, Syria, Libya, and Azerbaijan.
Middle Eastern Media’s Take on the May 14 Elections in Turkey
The interest in the election results reflects Turkey’s regional importance as it has become a vital actor in Libya, Syria, Iraq, and the Gulf.