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Turkey-Iran relations and their presence in Iraq
| OpinionIranian foreign policy orientation is defined by three complementary contexts, namely national, Shiite and Islamic. …
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OpinionArab Spring: A flashback to past 10 years
By Burhanettin DuranThe wave of democratization, which began with the Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia, took down the authoritarian leaders of Egypt, Libya and Yemen. Whereas the uprising in Bahrain was crushed thanks to Saudi Arabia’s military intervention, Iran and Russia ensured the survival of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria.
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Policy ReportReport: A Global Battlefield? Rising Drone Capabilities of Non-State Armed Groups and Terrorist Organizations
By Serkan BalkanThis study examines how terrorist organizations use UAV technology by learning from each other and analyzes their adaptation processes.
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OpinionThe implications of the Aramco attacks
By Muhittin AtamanSaudi Arabia's Aramco, one of the biggest companies in the world, was hit by armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones. A total of 18 drones and seven missiles were launched against the Saudi infrastructure. The attack was the worst on Middle Eastern oil facilities since Saddam Hussein set fire to Kuwait's oil wells in 1990. The attack knocked out 5% of the world's oil supply, and oil prices increased almost 20% as a result. Even though the attacks were claimed by Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabian officials blamed Iran, at least for providing weapons to the Houthis. Some officials even claimed that Iran was directly involved in the attacks.
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Good cop, bad cop policy in Gulf
By Burhanettin DuranTensions between the United States and Iran swing like a pendulum between confrontation and negotiation.
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Is war with Iran the next step?
By Burhanettin DuranTensions between the United States and Iran have escalated dangerously over the past week. Although both sides deny that war is imminent, a violent confrontation grows more likely with every passing day.
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In eastern Syria, the disagreements never cease
By Talha KöseTurkish and American officials are actively working to coordinate the status of eastern Syria after the withdrawal of American troops. President Donald Trump previously announced the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria.
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Trump’s America: Failed withdrawal or worse?
By Burhanettin DuranThe Trump administration has been sending mixed signals about reducing the U.S. military footprint around the world and launching new interventions.
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Dual containment isn’t a workable plan in Syria
By Burhanettin DuranThe Trump administration remains confused and divided over Washington's imminent withdrawal from Syria. Most recently, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited the Middle East in an attempt to reassure U.S. allies, who are concerned that the U.S. withdrawal will serve Turkish and Iranian interests.