Turkey and Japan in the Middle East
Although there are significant amounts of differences between Turkey and Japan, mostly these differences can be an asset in a way that complement each other's capabilities.
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Balancing out Iran's Sectarian Policies
The fact that Shiite militants pose no threat to Western capitals represents the main reason why Washington chooses to ignore the risks, including acts of violence against the Sunni population in Syria and Iraq.
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The heated debate surrounding the monetary policy choices of the central bank and rapidly falling value of the lira vis-a-vis the dollar in recent weeks triggered a search for a new and production-oriented economic governance paradigm in Turkey.
As the region enters one of the most troubled periods, and as multiple countries in the region are about to turn into failed states, the stability of cooperation between Turkey and the U.S. gains new significance.
Turkey could not manage to stay out of the new Syria-centered cold war environment despite all its efforts. There are three important reasons for this.
In fact, the timing of the operation may be interpreted as a sign of Turkeys diligence to more actively fight against ISIS.
Potential Nuclear Deal With Iran
To reach an agreement with Iran has been one of the main foreign policy goals of the Obama administration and its attainment will mark a major instance in the foreign policy of the U.S.
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Israel and Two Regional Blocs
The Palestinian cause and Israeli aggression were at the heart of both former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser's popularity and the Iranian revolution's efforts to take down the status quo.
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Turkey will continue to surprise the endemic pessimists and return to a high and sustained path of growth after the completion of structural reforms.
The tragedy in Syria necessitates Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar to leave aside these disagreements and deal with this issue together.
With Iran's influence on the rise and proxy wars being fought in multiple countries, there are but two options available to Middle Eastern nations: More of the same or a fresh start.
Given Turkey's desire to be seen as an emerging power in the global political economic system there is an urgent need to revamp the governance network in a way that gives a greater priority to growth and development dynamics without jeopardizing financial/macroeconomic stability.
