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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The tragedy in Syria necessitates Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar to leave aside these disagreements and deal with this issue together.
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.
Syria After the Meetings in Cairo and Moscow
If on the other hand the goal of the hosting countries is to end the diplomatic isolation of Russia and Egypt, it will again not provide positive results for these two countries.
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Strategic Patience and the Insanity of 'Lone Wolves'
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
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Through this visit, the two countries also tried to demonstrate that they have different options for strategic partnerships outside of the Western world.
The Syrian crisis has created a new cold war environment that calls on countries to take sides. This new environment has given rise to a state of "inaction" which has worked well for the Assad regime.
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.
Just like President Obama, the American public also stands against another war in the Middle East.
It is not a secret that the year 2014 did not see the best period in relations between the U.S. and Turkey.
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.
After saying, "Assad must go," the administration did a minimum to achieve this goal.
Many people are expecting an explanation from Secretary Kerry in regards to his statements about Syria.
So, while market-based explanations try to present historical dynamics and highlight various aspects of a complicated development, conspiracy theories offer clear simplicity and elegance.
