Will Washington Relinquish the Middle East to Moscow?

The Trump administration, which is still completing its first year, has so far not produced any result other than consolidating Moscow in the Middle East.

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Will Washington Relinquish the Middle East to Moscow
Cooperation with Russia and Iran is Turkey Joining the Eurasian

Cooperation with Russia and Iran: is Turkey Joining the Eurasian Axis?

Turkey's Western allies, which conveniently turned a blind eye to Ankara's vital interests, have effectively compelled the Turks to work more closely with Moscow and Tehran.

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Seeking a balanced policy with the U.S. and Russia in the region, Turkey is determined to not let the Kurdish militants form any kind of entity

The United States wants to get involved in the Syrian crisis again – rapidly and effectively.

While Trump has to deal with the senior figures of the U.S. establishment, who voice their dislike of him at every opportunity, he also needs to develop policies to consolidate his own base

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

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In Washington a Battle over Strategic Priorities Rages On
From Tolerance to Civil War

From Tolerance to Civil War?

While the wind of change turns cold in yet another country, Washington continues to make history by failing to manage the Arab Spring revolutions.

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The disagreement between Turkey and the US on the Syrian issue and the coup d’état in Egypt are contributing factors to increased criticism of Turkey in Washington.

If Putin has his Assad, the United States has its Sisi. Russia dubbed the massacres in Syria “fight against terror” while the U.S. labeled the coup in Egypt “democratization.”