This study will dwell on the structures, opinions of Salafi groups prior to the Revolution and their political parties, political attitudes and opinions in the wake of the January 25 Revolution.

The regional actors are roughly divided into two camps. All regional administrations, except Turkey, are fighting – over each other – to extend the life of the Sykes-Picot order.

The developments in Egypt over the last year demonstrate how some segments of society can be equally responsible for the tragedy taking place in this country.

In fact, two elections in Syria and Egypt generated further pessimism about the future of these countries, the fate of democracy and the stability of the region as a whole.

How could the apathy of the international community towards the death verdicts in Egypt be interpreted? Is the decision for death sentences legitimate? Is the judiciary in Egypt independent?

The geopolitical complexities of the Arab awakening are impacted by developments in Syria and Turkey's relations with Iran and Gulf countries.

Sisi will try to find some other threat perceptions to refocus dissent. While dealing with all those, the ghosts of Rabaa will continue haunt him in his political career.

After the revolution that toppled Hosni Mubarak during the Arab Spring, Egypt today is passing through one of the most difficult eras in its history.

Turkey's strategic journey towards a more developed, democratic and prosperous future will continue regardless of conjunctive challenges.

It is the requirement of rational politics for Turkey to have economic and political cooperation with all countries, notably with her neighbors.

All of the Western media, having received their information from the same 20-30 top individuals, all of whom share the same point of view, paint a particular picture of Turkey.

Turkey, a country so critical in shaping the international system, should play a more effective role in international organizations.

The slanderous claim of Erdoğan-al Qaeda link has been systematically voiced by the Gulen Group in Turkey. It is impossible to distinguish the mentality behind this slander from the Baath mentality in Syria or the US mentality in Afghanistan.

These photographs are the best proof of why Assad is still standing. These massacres could not have been committed by the Baath regime alone. Just like Milosevic, the racist, Sisi the ouster, Israel the occupier, the Assad regime could inflict atrocities on two conditions.

Since January 2011, Arab regimes have also employed the terrorism card to maintain their grip on government.