A New Age of Global Uncertainty
In the wake of rising geopolitical tensions among major global powers, rising far-right movements and xenophobia, economic protectionism and regional turf wars, nation-states are strongly reasserting themselves
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The Future of Qatar Crisis Remains Vague
Since the eruption of the crisis and its aftermath, it has become clear that this is not the best way to stop the destabilizing policies of other actors in the region.
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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.
"Difficult choices" of various stakeholders in the Syrian conflict will entail serious consequences. With Bashar Assad getting closer to remaining in power throughout the transition period, the disintegration of Syria and the YPG's future will emerge as the main policy issues.
Although the incoming Trump administration's strategy in the global arena remains blurry, it is certain the world will be never the same after the inauguration ceremony
Egypt's warming toward Russia, Iran and Syria, and its ongoing hostility to Turkey, is fatally undermining relations with Saudi Arabia
Aleppo and Beyond: The Worst May Still Be Ahead in Syria
The worst is yet to come: We need to figure out who will replace Daish and what they are planning to do with the territories under their control
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A Slippery Slope: US-Russian Relations
The next U.S. administration will be a new reset, perhaps a new Cold War, that is not so much nuclear - despite Putin's threats - but rather is cyber and may be more about Syria
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In response to the Obama administration's actions, Turks continue to increase the number of their own 'local partners' in the fight against Daesh.
Syrian regime is a regime that uses multilateral meetings and initiatives to gain time and build more capacity to continue to follow its policies of destruction
U.S. President Barack Obama once said during an interview that he resented President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan because he did not employ his great army to fight DAESH.
Biden's visit can bring many good things and opportunities for bilateral relations if the U.S. can show support for Turkey and Turkish people. It is an era that will stay in the memories of the people for many years.
If Washington wants to protect the Turkey-U.S. alliance, it has to re-evaluate what happened on the night of July 15.
The skepticism is because of Kerrys first statement. Its emphasis was continuity and stability but not democracy.
It was a surreal moment in history, not only for Turkey, but also for the world
With 10 months left for his administration, President Obama's attitude seems to mirror those of the cliché Hollywood action heroes
Syria has been perishing at the hands and before the very eyes of all local and foreign parties that play a part in the Syrian war in accordance with their background projects
The Obama administration, knowing that the cease-fire would not last, started talking about Plan B in order to strong-arm Moscow into some kind of commitment.
Currently, it is has started to be perceived that in the eastern part of the Syria, YPG operations are increasingly shaping U.S. policy.
The Kremlin's declaration that Russia will continue its airstrikes carried out in the name of fighting DAESH, but in reality are targeting the moderate groups in Syria, and the U.S. administration's inconsistent statements about the Assad regime make the future of the country more ambiguous.
