Universal consensus to bring peace to Syria
” Highlighting the fact that “the terrorist threat targeting Turkey from Syria is not over,” the FM also emphasizes that the “solidarity and cooperation of the United States” is far from satisfactory.
Why are Syrian Rebels Losing Ground in Idlib?
Supply shortage Since the United States decreased its support for the Syrian rebels, in contrast to Russia and Iran who massively increased their support for the loyalist forces, Syrian rebels have constantly been losing ground.
Towards a more Realistic German Foreign Policy?
Adopting an unrealistic rhetoric, Schulz called for the establishment of a “United States of Europe” by 2025.
Trump, the Israeli Lobby and Christian Zionism
he Palestine issue is almost as old as the history of the current international order beginning with the establishment of the League of Nations to the creation of the United Nations.
Re-shaping the Middle East? Israel-backed UAE-Saudi Alliance
Despite the high-profile participation, the fact that the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain sent low-ranking representatives to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit held in Istanbul on 13 December, 2017, upon the call of President Erdogan, caused heated discussions in Turkey and the region.
A Pending Threat for the West: Foreign Fighters in the YPG
Today, the United States is supporting the YPG, like they supported the Afghan Mujahedeen in the past.
Is Russia really withdrawing from Syria?
Even Turkey, a member of NATO, experienced that collaborating and negotiating with Russia in Syria yields more substantial results than collaborating with the United States.
Turkey’s Hunt for the PKK in post-referendum Iraq
The terrorist organization created some nicknames, or umbrella groups (Syrian Democratic Forces being the latest one) in order to carry out its operations and partner with the United States in Syria.
Post-Saleh Scenarios in Yemen
With the involvement of global actors such as the United States and Russia, the ongoing struggle for power in the region paved the way for chaos.
Mr. Trump, Jerusalem is a red line for Muslims
he White House said that President Trump will announce that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and that the US Embassy in Tel Aviv will be moved to Jerusalem.
Trump expected to announce Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Israel’s move was not recognized internationally – by states such as the United States and most other United Nations member countries.
Where will the Saudi Plane Crash?
The establishment of the new presidency in the United States, which has been stating that the fight against Iran- the only relatively clear axis of its foreign policy, has been perceived by Riyadh as an encouragement.
Russia vetoes investigation on the use of chemical weapons
The mandate of Joint Investigation Mechanisms (JIM)- an investigation by the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) - unanimously created by the 15-member U.
EU’s giant leap: set to launch army parallel to NATO
In what has been considered as a “historic” moment on Monday, 23 members of the EU, led by France and Germany, signed a pledge to form a united army.
Middle East on brink: Gulf states urge nationals depart Lebanon
After Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have also asked their nationals to leave Lebanon immediately, urging citizens not to travel to Lebanon from any station of the world.
The United Nations in an Age of Transition I: World Order and Realpolitik
This has been true for the post-World War I era of the League of Nations as well as for the post-World War II period of the United Nations Organization.
The Kurdish Quest for Independence in Iraq and its Repercussions for Turkey and the Region
As for the objections from the global powers, the United States, through the Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, has recently repeated its stance on the issue by calling the KRG President Masoud Barzani to postpone the planned referendum on September 25th.
NATO, the Fight against Terror, and Intelligence Sharing
The second issue was fairer burden-sharing on NATO’s defense spending throughout the alliance which has been on the agenda for a considerable period of time and frequently emphasized by the United States, particularly after Trump came to power.
What is behind the Crisis in the Gulf?
Tremendous investments in the United States… Hundreds of billions of dollars of investments into the United States and jobs, jobs, jobs".
Turkey’s Prospects and Challenges for a National Missile Defense System
However, due to Turkey’s recent difficult experiences in procuring the necessary materials or subcomponents from United Kingdom and more importantly from Germany, the estimated delivery date of HİSAR missiles might be postponed to a later date.