Where is Turkey’s foreign policy leading to?
Inat stated that it is "natural" for Turkey to seek alternative allies - including Russia - due to its deteriorating relations with its Western allies.
Protectionism, Trade Wars and Trump’s Political Motives
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.
Why the United States is the Main Obstacle for Democracy in the Middle East
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.
The Future of Trump’s Arab Coalition
alliance in the Middle East is of great importance for Washington’s rivalry with global actors such as Russia and China.
Turkey’s difficult calculations about Idlib
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.
Turkey’s quest for a new geopolitical portfolio
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.
Damage Control in Turkey-US Relations
strategy towards Iran, continues to work with Russia, and undermines Trump’s Israel strategy.
The Unnamed War in Turkey-US Relations
Trump's interactions with countries such as Iran, North Korea, and Russia also prove this point.
Trump’s Sanctions Strategy and the Andrew Brunson Case
The third law mentioned in the Executive Order was the notorious Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Magnitsky Act) which was enacted in 2012 to target certain Russian officials who were responsible for the loss of Sergei Magnitsky’s life in a prison under serious human rights violations.
US-Turkey Ties on the Brink of Collapse?
and Turkey continue to fundamentally diverge over the PYD’s position in northern Syria, the Turkish purchase of the Russian S-400s, and arms transfers.
Turkey’s Post-election Foreign Policy Agenda
All in all, from Russia to the Middle East, from Balkans to the Gulf region, post-election Turkish foreign policy has to deal with many crucial issues as the new governance model will be established in the upcoming days.
Turkey’s Election and Erdogan’s Middle East Policy
The number of world leaders, including presidents of Iran, Russia, France, the U.
The June 24 Elections: Turkey’s Search for Stability
The liberal international order has been challenged by the rise of China, the resurgence of Russia in the Middle East and in Europe, and the Brexit, a product of the populist movements throughout the West, including the U.
F–35 Case: Not the First Time, Won’t be the Last
Congress is once again utilizing the punishment methodology on its strategic partner and wants Turkey to be sanctioned if Ankara completes the purchase of Russia’s S-400s.
Erdogan’s New Way in Turkish Foreign Policy
The role of Russia and other alternative power centers are particularly significant since President Erdogan strongly underlined in his manifesto that Turkey would work with Russia, Iran, and China just as much as it works with the U.
Is the Turkey-US Agreement Still Valid in Manbij?
Through this meeting, S-400s, Russia, and other regional topics were also put on the table.
What Does the Snap Election Mean for Turkish Foreign Policy?
Macron’s formulation of the aim of the limited air strike, as drawn from his TV interview, in which he said that “with these strikes and this intervention, we separated Russia and Turkey on this issue,” is directly targeting Turkey’s increasing rapprochement with Russia in Syria and beyond.
Germany’s Uncertain Military Revival
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Some left-wing German media outlets condemned the Assad regime’s chemical attacks but called for a non-military engagement against Syria in the form of strengthening sanctions against Syria’s patron, Russia.
Pentagon dismisses Trump’s “rumours” of an exit from Syria
have used the YPG in their ‘fight’ against Daesh, but more importantly to decrease Russian and Iranian influence in the region, at the expense of supporting an organization also linked to terrorism.
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.
