Why the Northern Syrian Oil Fields Are So Important to Trump
According to EIA the ten oil-rich countries are; United States, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Canada, China, Iraq, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, and Kuwait.
Defense, Trade and Foreign Policy: An Interview with CAST Director Ruslan Pukhov
From this point of view, the F-35 is very good if you know that you will be fighting as an ally of the United States.
The Propaganda War over Northern Syria: Who Wins? Who Loses?
Secondly, the cooperation between the United States and the YPG was instrumentalized to urge the Trump administration not to withdraw its support to the YPG.
Why Turkey Is Dismantling the YPG from Northern Syria
The push back against this organization that is supported by the United States, Turkey’s now unreliable ally, through all kinds of weapons and ammunition, was crucial for Ankara.
Will Turkey and the US overcome their Disagreements over Syria?
urkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had said earlier in September that he would discuss the problems between Turkey and the United States when he met with the U.
Calls to Reform the UN Security Council Are Getting Louder
he 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly opened on September 17, 2019 and will continue until the 30th.
Only a Just Constitutional Committee Will Safeguard Syria’s Future
On 23 September, United Nations chief, Antonio Guterres said an agreement was reached on the composition of the constitutional committee and that the UN considers the committee to be the next step in efforts to find a political solution to end the more than eight-year-long war in Syria.
Turkey and Iran’s Approach to the YPG: A New Overlap of Interests?
In recent years, the tension between Turkey and the United States has been welcomed by Russia and Iran.
What If the Worst-Case Scenario Happens in Idlib?
he United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) released a new report about humanitarian developments in Idlib, stating that 576,000 people were displaced between 1 May and August 18 in 2019.
Turkey-Saudi Rivalry: Conflicting Visions for a Future Middle East
Riyadh’s silence in the face of July 15 failed coup attempt and rumors that their ally, United Arab Emirates (UAE) spent $3bn on the plot was a turning point in deteriorating relations between Turkey on the one hand and Saudi Arabia and the UAE on the other.
Is Trump’s Maximum Pressure Policy against Iran working?
The declared aim of the pressure was put into 12 tough demands by Pompeo, which required Iran: To, inter alia, permanently and verifiably abandon every single military dimensions of Iran’s nuclear program; to cease “proliferation of ballistic missiles and halt further launching or development of nuclear-capable missile systems”; to quite “its support to Middle East "terrorist" groups, including Hezbollah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad”; to withdraw “all forces under Iran's command throughout the entirety of Syria”; to terminate “the Islamic Revolutionary Guard corps-linked Quds Force's support for "terrorists" and "militant" partners around the world; and to end “its threatening behavior against its neighbors, many of whom are US allies, including its threats to destroy Israel and its firing of missiles at Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and threats to international shipping and destructive cyberattacks”.
Turkey’s Purchase of S-400 Missiles: A Case of Diplomatic Grief
Moreover, the United States quickly stepped out of bounds when it declared the exclusion of Turkey from the joint development and production of F-35 fifth-generation fighter aircrafts, given that Turkey is a full-fledged participant in this project and fulfilling its obligations.
Where Does Trump Stand on Sanctions against Turkey?
The United States maintains that Turkey’s use of the Russian system will subject American F-35 fighter jets to potential exploitation by competitors.
US Lifts Arms Embargo on Cyprus, But Only Selling Smoke
In addition to the lifting of the Cyprus arms embargo, the bill also envisions greater energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean with Greece, Israel and the Greek Cypriot administration through the establishment of a United States-Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center, and the authorization of millions of dollars of financial and logistical assistance to the Greek and Greek Cypriot militaries.
Waves of the US Sanctions on Iran: A Chronology
However, The United States made a decision, on 11th of July, to hold off the sanctions imposed on the Iranian Foreign Minister Mr.
How will US Sanctions on Russia Affect Turkey?
he United States has long been using sanctions to change the behavior of target countries.
Media is the Message Now: An Interview with Dr. Hakkı Öcal on Foreign Media Outlets in Turkey
Anyway, in the BBC’s founding corporation document it states that the people of the United Kingdom need to communicate directly with the corners of the world where their own government does not provide independent, verified and multi-faceted communication for their own people.
Will the US Congress Sway the Trump Administration Against Turkey?
The bill also emphasizes that Turkey's purchase of the S-400 systems is within the scope of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) and states that "such a purchase would endanger the integrity of the NATO alliance, would adversely affect ongoing operations of the United States Armed Forces, including coalition operations in which the United States Armed Forces participate, would result in a significant impact to defense cooperation between the United States and Turkey, and would significantly increase the risk of compromising United States defense systems and operational capabilities.
Why Turkey is Complying with the Iran Sanctions
While the two-stage sanctions imposed by the United States began to be implemented in November and targeted the country’s economic infrastructure, some countries were granted a six-month exemption, especially on oil sales.
Iran Sanctions: A Year On
On May 8, 2018, as the 45th President of the United States, Trump kept his word and withdrew from the Deal.