Gulf Crisis

Good cop, bad cop policy in Gulf

Tensions between the United States and Iran swing like a pendulum between confrontation and negotiation.

The Significance of Recent Negotiations for the Gulf Crisis

No doubt, the Gulf Crisis has already shaken delicate balances and left the Gulf vulnerable to various provocations from outside as well

Turkey will not be drawn into Gulf Fight

Turkey, as the only regional power with a strong state and democracy, is being lured into the Gulf crisis, but it is working to avoid the trap

Targeting Turkey a Grave Mistake by Gulf Quartet

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

Once upon a Time, there was a Superpower Called the U.S.

The recent developments in international politics show us that the U.S. seems to have already lost its superpower statue

Seven Lessons to Learn From Qatar Conflict

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.

Gulf Crisis Overshadows Ongoing Problems in the Middle East

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

Did Trump's 'Selling Security to Rich Countries' Policy Cause Gulf Crisis?

The only reason behind the Gulf crisis may not be Trump's 'selling security to rich countries' policy. The financial deal between the parties might also have played a big role

Turkey Learned Much from the Arab Spring

Turkey learned much from the Arab Spring process, and especially the Syrian civil war. This learning period was directly reflected in Erdoğan's policies.