Are Gulf States on the Same Side as the US in the Qatar Rift?
Experts still have unanswered questions about the Gulf Arab countries' decision both in timing and nature that led to this crisis.
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After the Ramadan Holiday, Before the Coup Anniversary
With the first anniversary of last summer's coup attempt – one of the most significant events in the history of Turkey's multi-party democracy – around the corner, all parties must act with due care and vigilance. Both security forces and protesters need to act responsibly
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Turkey does not rightfully believe the U.S.'s empty promises and is determined to continue its fight against terrorist groups in Syria
The Gulf clearly wants to fuel polarization between Sunnis and Shiites in the region to contain Iran and, believing Turkey's partnership with Qatar to be an obstacle before their agenda, wants to sever Doha's ties with Ankara
The U.S. administration should already know that not having a strategy is not the best way to go and inaction is not the least risky approach to the conflict. There are too many variables and too many actors involved in this conflict
Turkey's stabilizing role as a functioning democracy and strong market economy will be in higher demand in the coming months
Gulf, Middle East Need Constructive Policies More than Ever
At such a period of time, more constructive policies that will not lead to another conflict in the Gulf and the Middle East are needed
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Gulf Countries Need a Reality Check
Gulf nations must realize the danger of their current policies in the region and do something about it
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A strong advocate of maintaining Iraq's territorial integrity, Turkey believes that the formal disintegration of its southern neighbor could create a domino effect in the Middle East.
With or without Obama's policies, it is high time for the Trump administration to do something in the Middle East
This time around, Washington serves to ease tensions, as the Trump administration made a $12-billion military deal and decided to hold joint exercises with Qatar.
The crisis in the Gulf region has been occupying the international agenda while the years-long problems in the Middle East are still waiting to be resolved
