Türkiye should not allow Syria to become another Iraq
After Assad’s fall, Syria faces rebuilding challenges, but Türkiye’s support ensures stability ahead
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The opposition's military gains hold the power to reshape Syria’s status quo or push Damascus into the heart of a wider regional conflict
U.S. policy in the region remains rigidly isolationist and self-serving, and under Trump, nothing will change
Erdoğan’s address signals a new, people-centered approach in Turkish politics focused on fighting terrorism and seizing a historic opportunity for change
Amid intense political discourse and debates on terrorism, it’s essential to reevaluate Türkiye’s approach to its fight against terrorism and terrorist threats. Such a review could help refine the current vision, address any gaps, and correct missteps to improve both efficiency and effectiveness. Recognizing that combating terrorism is a dynamic process, regular updates to vision and strategy are natural. However, updating should never imply compromising on resilience.
Analyzing Trends, Threats and Adaptations | Navigating Security in Flux: Countering the PKK in 2023
Amid regional turmoil, Türkiye’s strategic security outlook remains focused on countering terrorism, particularly the PKK. Against the backdrop of ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq, Türkiye confronts the persistent threat of mass migration and instability spillover. In response, Türkiye has implemented measures to secure its borders, including the establishment of buffer zones within Iraqi territory to prevent terrorist infiltration.
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Elections in the allies and NATO
Coinciding with NATO's 75th anniversary, the summit will convene in Washington on July 9-11. While security concerns over Russia and China will be voiced at the highest level, as in every summit, NATO's restructuring and strengthening, in other words, reinforcing its resolve and resilience, will probably be emphasized again.
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Recent developments have brought the ongoing discussions on normalizing Türkiye-Syria relations back to the forefront. Following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy, Alexander Lavrentiev, Syrian leader Bashar Assad, according to the Syrian News Agency, stated, “Syria is open to all initiatives for Syria-Türkiye relations based on its sovereignty over the entire territory of the country and the fight against terrorism and terrorist organizations.” Similarly, the Syrian News Agency quoted Lavrentiev as saying that Russia supports all initiatives for Syria-Türkiye relations, adding: “We see that the conditions for successful mediation are more favorable than ever. Russia is ready to work to advance the negotiations. The goal is to succeed in restoring relations between Syria and Türkiye.”
In response to a question from journalists, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently gave positive signals about "normalization" with Bashar al-Assad. This statement, which coincides with a series of talks at the technical level mediated by Iraq, is important in terms of timing. If two neighboring countries find a solution to their problems by talking, it may make it easier to be ready for regional and global crises. At this point, it is useful to focus on the reasons underlying Türkiye-Syria normalization and the expectations of the parties.
Al-Aqsa Flood | A Turning Point in Middle Eastern Politics
Muhittin Ataman Ikrime Sa’eed Sabri Norman G. Finkelstein Mouin Rabbani Jamie Stren-Weiner Ran Greenstein Elia Zureik Victor Kattan Nasuh Uslu Ibrahim Karataş Ayfer Erdoğan Lourdes Habash Metin Yücekaya Mohsen Mohammad Saleh Muhammed Hüseyin Mercan Abd Al-Fattah El-Awaisi Salman Abu Sitta Yazan Qunis Berdal Aral Yücel Acer Ramazan Yildirim Eldar Hasanoğlu Erman Akilli
The comprehensive and effective attack launched by Hamas on October 7, 2023, the al-Aqsa Flood Operation, has become a turning point not only in the Palestinian-Israeli question and the Middle Eastern balance of power but also in modern world history.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has been insistently warning the whole world that the Israeli atrocities in Palestine, especially the Israeli attacks against senior Hamas officials in Lebanon and Iranian targets in Syria, may spread the ongoing war in the Palestinian territories to the entire Middle East. Fidan pointed out that the attacks against commercial ships in the Red Sea by the Iranian proxy Houthi militants show the scale of the tension in the region. He warned the related regional states and global powers that if they did not deter Israel, the war could spread to the region. And the regional war will end in a way that every regional state will lose.
