U.S. Secretary of State

The U.S. Has No Long-Term Policy in Northern Iraq

The reaction from the U.S. administration does not provide any indication of the steps that the administration may take regarding the referendum process.

The Need to Turn Over a New Leaf

If Turkey-U.S. relations are intended to head for a fresh start rather than a collapse, Washington must revise its Middle East policies, especially the leftovers from the Obama administration on Syria, Iraq and Iran

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

Post-Deadline Gulf Crisis

The Trump administration seems to be taking some initiatives now that the deadline has passed in the Gulf crisis

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.

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

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.

U.S. Attack Signals Bigger than ‘Limited' İntervention

As the regional actors were taking position according to their solution plan to the Syrian crisis, the U.S. attacked the regime's air base and messed up all the balances

U.S. and Turkey: the 'Difficult Choices' in Syria

"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.

In Washington, a Battle over Strategic Priorities Rages On

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

Sisi’s Gamble: How Egypt's Turn Toward Iran Changes Power in the Region

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

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

Defeating Daesh in Syria: Allies versus Local Partners

In response to the Obama administration's actions, Turks continue to increase the number of their own 'local partners' in the fight against Daesh.

Agreement, Arrangement and Optimism

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

US's Plan on Turkey

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.

Vice President Biden's Visit to Turkey

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.