Lessons From the Syrian Conflict
The conflict in Syria entered its fourth year last week, and in terms of casualties and displaced people, it has brought one of the most tragic outcomes in recent history.
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Can Japan Have a New Foreign Policy?
If Japanese foreign policymakers want to have an autonomous foreign policy, they need to find innovative ways to lower the impact of these limitations and respond to the potential skepticism that may arise in public opinion in regards to the goals and missions of this foreign policy.
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The Syrian war is no longer a regional problem, it has transformed into a major global issue.
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.
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.
Operation Şah-Fırat (Shah - Euphrates) and Turkey's Middle East Policy
In fact, the timing of the operation may be interpreted as a sign of Turkeys diligence to more actively fight against ISIS.
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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.
Relocating the Ottoman tomb in Syria was necessary to diminish risks of dragging Turkey into a conflict in the war-torn region and it is not realistic to expect total clearence of ISIS anytime soon, says regional expert Ulutaş.
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.
There is something almost legendary going on in Turkey in regard to the Syrian refugees. This amazing work by AFAD and local nongovernmental organizations deserves better international recognition.
There is an incentive for Iran and Turkey to cooperate on Syria, as both countries are faced with a huge burden from the fallout from the conflict. If they can identify issues they agree on, they can work toward an eventual resolution.
Adopting a foreign policy with reference to strategic patience, Washingtons current stance against ongoing conflicts continues to create new problems for the region as well as at the global level
Nobody can justify terror but the root cause is a reflection of a western-centric discourse and is extremely worrying. Defending freedom, human rights, and dignity of people requires sincerity and it cannot be hidden under the guise of political projects.
Egypt represents the heart of the Arab world. The country has the potential to create new regional trends in terms of the balance of power in the Middle East and the transformation of Islamic movements.
The latest interview with President Assad seems interesting and important, especially in the way that it remarkably unveils his world and how he sees Syrias future.
