Washington's Israel, UAE-inspired political Islam policy
Simply put, a quick look at contemporary history would be enough to conclude that the Trump administration's Israel-UAE inspired "political Islam" policy is destined to be even more unsuccessful than Barack Obama's insincere "moderate Islam" policy. Or, perhaps, Washington just wants to serve the interests of fanatics on purpose.
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Jerusalem move is Trump's gift horse to Putin
Donald Trump's Jerusalem move made the situation in the Middle East even worse. Without east Jerusalem, there can be no two-state solution.
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It seems that Trump has tried to exploit the regional chaos, state failures and divisive policies of some Muslim countries.
There are two countries that enjoy the deepening chaos of the Middle East. One is Russia, which has increased its influence by filling the gaps left by the U.S. after 2015. It has achieved regional power that affects the balances with a relatively limited military presence.
Washington's inability to pursue a coherent policy in the Middle East, particularly in Syria, makes its allies feel deeply concerned about their relationship with the U.S.
Should we interpret the recent rapprochement between Ankara and Moscow or Tehran and Baghdad as a sign of Turkey's strategic axis shift toward Eurasia? Certainly not
The PKK's Post-DAESH Future
The KRG referendum established that regional powers could work together when it comes to preserving the territorial integrity of others.
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Trump's Iran strategy: A new challenge to Turkey-US relations
Trump's new strategy on Iran and the nuclear deal is likely to also have a huge impact on U.S. allies in the region
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Turkey's cooperation with Iran in Iraq and Syria will likely set new developments in motion across the Middle East
Barzani is likely to discover that he committed an existential mistake when the chain reactions from his drive for independence begin to emerge
In the face of two nationalist waves reaching its shores, Turkey must now take well-thought-out steps.
The Kurdish nationalists who believe that the time is right for a referendum seem unable to keep their ambitions under control
In terms of safeguarding regional stability, the key issue is protecting the territorial integrity of even the most fragile states in the Middle East through collaborative efforts
KRG leader Barzani might find it difficult to keep his seat whether the referendum takes place on Sept. 25 or not
In the wake of sorrowing international apathy, Turkey endeavors to spearhead efforts to coordinate humanitarian diplomacy to assist the Rohingya Muslims despite its geographical distance
Operation Euphrates Shield, an overdue incursion that ended in success, clearly took the Turkish military's technical capabilities to the next level and strengthened Turkey's ties with local partners
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
Turkey does not rightfully believe the U.S.'s empty promises and is determined to continue its fight against terrorist groups in Syria
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
Gulf nations must realize the danger of their current policies in the region and do something about it
The current crisis is a prelude to Qatar's disciplining, the deeper polarization between Iran and the Gulf and the undermining of the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas
