Israel
The resurgence of regional chaos and instability
| OpinionThe Middle East has been experiencing turmoil since the Arab Spring uprisings and revolutions. A …
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Foreign PolicyPerspective: Trump’s Decision Recognizing the Israeli Annexation of the Golan Heights | A clear Violation of Internatıonal Law
By Muhittin Ataman By Bilal SalaymehWhat is the context of the decision? What does this decision mean for Israel and for Netanyahu? What are the possible implications of the decision?
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OpinionA toxic mix of white supremacy and Christian Zionism
By Burhanettin DuranAll eyes in Turkey are set on this month's municipal elections, yet a significant transformation is underway in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump, whose Jerusalem move drew ire, recognized Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights in a radical overhaul of U.S. foreign policy.
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OpinionThe Golan Heights belongs to Syria
By Muhittin AtamanWhen the French and the British carved up the Middle East, the Golan Heights was part of the French mandate. It was not part of the Palestinian territories, where the Israelis claimed their authority. And after the mandate was abolished for the current nation-states, the Golan Heights was naturally left for Syria.
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Analysis: Israel’s changing Security Understanding before and after the...
By Ayşe İrem Aycan ÖzerThe analysis will offer an overview of Israel’s historical threat perception and how it has changed since the inception of the Arab uprisings in 2010.
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Reflections on the Sochi summit
By Burhanettin DuranAt the Sochi summit, Erdoğan, along with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, reiterated their commitment to work together in finding a solution to the Syrian conflict.
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Sochi and Warsaw: Two summits with competing agendas
By Burhanettin DuranTwo meetings took place earlier this week in Warsaw and Sochi that were crucial for the future of the Middle East.
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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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Turkey’s Syria plan is the only viable plan
By Burhanettin DuranU.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from Syria unleashed chaos within his administration. Trump's National Security Adviser John Bolton ruined his Turkey trip's chance of success by making a controversial statement in Tel Aviv.
