Syrian Conflict
Attempts to change the Middle Eastern system
| OpinionThe modern Middle East emerged after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in the wake …
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OpinionThe common fate of Turkey and Britain
By Burhanettin DuranYet, the pain that accompanied Britain's decision to leave the EU two years ago hasn't ended just yet. The nature of the agreement fueled a new public debate in Britain, where former Prime Minister Tony Blair, one of the mildest critics of the Brexit deal, called it "pointless."
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PerspectivePerspective | The U.S. Rewards Offer for Three Top Leaders of the PKK: A Well-Thought-Out Plan?
By Sibel DüzWhat are the backstage strategic calculations of the U.S. rewards offer? What are the expected initial reactions of the relevant actors? What are the pragmatic implications of the rewards offer in terms of the interests of the relevant actors?
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PerspectivePerspective: Sochi Agreement | Implications on the Ground and Upcoming Challenges
By Can Acun By Bilal SalaymehWhat does the Sochi Agreement Mean for Idlib? What are the Implications of This Agreement? What are the Challenges Facing the Sochi Agreement?
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Stability in Syria means stability in Turkish-US ties
By Kılıç Buğra KanatBoth the Turkish and American sides need to handle their disagreements in the Syrian crisis; otherwise, their traditional partnership may never return to normal
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Turkey wary of US ‘observation post’ plan in northern...
By Can AcunAnkara is perturbed by the U.S. plan to set up observation points in northern Syria controlled by the PKK-affiliated People's Protection Units (YPG) due to concerns that it may lead to legitimizing the group's presence in the area.
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Instead of complaining about Russia, US must repair ties...
By Burhanettin DuranThe U.S.' misguided actions and the EU's passive stance toward the Middle East and the Syrian civil war have laid the groundwork for the Turkish-Russian rapprochement
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To form a strong alliance, CHP must drive a...
By Burhanettin DuranThe CHP leader has launched his party's campaign for upcoming local elections, seeking to form a strong alliance, but tough days are waiting for him as his rivals, the AK Party and the MHP, are still strong enough to defeat his party
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Washington needs an exit strategy for its YPG policy
By Kılıç Buğra KanatThe same day the congressional elections took place in the U.S., the State Department announced that it would offer rewards for information leading to the arrest of three major PKK figures, namely Murat Karayılan, Cemil Bayık and Duran Kalkan.
