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Iran’s Efforts to Undermine the Turkish-Israeli Rapprochement Are Backfiring
Iran’s efforts to target Israeli citizens on Turkish soil has brought Turkey and Israel closer together.
Jul 26, 2022
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Ali Bakir
Ömer Özkizilcik
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The Impending Turkish Invasion: Repercussions for the SDF-Washington Relationship
A Turkish attack on northern Syria would bring new waves of internal displacement and increased humanitarian suffering, weaken the SDF and the Autonomous Administration, and erode these institutions’ the trust of the United States.
Jul 25, 2022
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Baraa Sabri
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How the Autonomous Administration Leadership and Civilians Will View a Turkish Incursion into Northeast Syria
With the threat of a Turkish incursion into Northeast Syria, the SDF weighs their options while the area’s civilians express their frustrations and concerns about all parties involved.
Jul 18, 2022
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Ishtar Al Shami
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NATO Membership for Sweden: Between Turkey and the Kurds
With the NATO summit approaching, Sweden is now caught between Turkey’s demands and its own complicated domestic politics.
Jun 27, 2022
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Magnus Norell
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Rebuilding Israeli-Turkish Relations: A Marriage of Convenience
During 2022, Israel and Turkey have had friendly exchanges that suggest serious steps are being taken towards rapprochement.
May 26, 2022
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Jalal Selmi
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Turkey’s Growing Military Presence in the Kurdish Region of Iraq
Turkey’s continued invasions in the KRI are part of Turkey’s broader regional strategy and expansion.
May 18, 2022
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Yousif Ismael
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Turkey's Clumsy Juggling Between the United States and Russia
Examining Turkey's track record on responding to diplomatic crises gives insight into its likely posture regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Mar 10, 2022
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Hasim Tekines
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Regional Water Cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa: Transitioning from Conflict to Stability
With rivers and lakes drying and record breaking droughts, there is a dire need for greater regional cooperation on water issues.
Nov 30, 2021
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Amro Selim
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Turkish Diplomacy by the Numbers: A Decade of Trends
Turkey has maintained strong dialogue with NATO and EU countries despite increasing differences regarding foreign policy matters. Meanwhile, Turkey’s intensifying relations with authoritarian states is one of the striking trends between 2010 and 2020.
Nov 5, 2021
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Hasim Tekines
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Mapping Changes in Turkish-UAE Relations: A Matter of Diplomacy
Understanding ideological shifts, regional geopolitics and the origins of the Turkey-UAE rift is critical to assessing the likely outcomes of recent diplomatic engagements between the two countries.
Aug 27, 2021
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Gokhan Demirtas
Hasim Tekines
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The Potential for Azerbaijani Mediation of Turkish-Israeli Relations
As Turkey begins to realize the strategic potential of closer ties with Israel, it could rely on Azerbaijan to help facilitate a rapprochement.
Jul 20, 2021
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Oğul Tuna
Gökhan Çınkara
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Preparing for Iranian Expansion in Syria after a Nuclear Deal
The United States should capitalize on closer ties between its regional allies to combat Iranian expansionism, with a special focus on Syria.
May 21, 2021
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Ammar Musarea
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The Armenian Genocide, Maronite Starvation, and the Lessons in Past Atrocities
In addition to the Armenian genocide, the world should recognize the forced starvation of Lebanon's Maronites during the First World War.
May 12, 2021
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Robert Rabil
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Turkish-Egyptian Relations after Erdoğan’s Sacrifice of the Muslim Brotherhood
Turkey is making overtures for rapprochement with Egypt. How will Sisi respond?
Mar 25, 2021
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Maged Atef
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The EastMed Gas and Philia Forums: Reimagining Cooperation in the Mediterranean
Arab and Mediterranean countries with common interests are creating new shared tools that can be used to combat Turkish and Iranian influence in their regions.
Mar 18, 2021
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Rauf Baker
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Mapping Kurdish Optimism for a Biden Administration: Turkey and Iran
Kurds in Turkey and Iran could be valuable partners as the United States navigates difficult relations with both countries.
Feb 16, 2021
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John Saleh
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End of the Qatar Embargo: An Opportunity, not Threat, for Turkey
Reconciliation in the Gulf does not mean isolation for Turkey.
Jan 22, 2021
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Anthony Skinner
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Syrians Are Increasingly Recognizing Turkey’s Disrupting Role in Syria
Two weeks ago, Turkish authorities released the Syrian brigadier general Ahmed Rahal—who had originally defected from the Syrian regime—after months of detention that observers claim is due to his strong and public critique of the Syrian National Army and the policies of Turkish-backed forces in the liberated areas. Rahal’s detention
Nov 13, 2020
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Ishtar Al Shami
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Response to Abraham Accords Suggests Dwindling Role of Jerusalem in Sunni Terrorist Rhetoric
Given the importance of the role Jerusalem has played in many Sunni terrorist organizations’ public rhetoric in the past, one might have expected the response to the Abraham Accords to be correspondingly strong. Surprisingly, major Sunni terrorist organizations have largely disregarded or made only passing reference to the recently signed
Oct 21, 2020
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Mohamed Mokhtar Qandil
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U.S.-Turkish Cooperation Is Key for Lasting Stability in Northern Syria
Conflicting priorities in the Syrian war have strained the U.S.-Turkish relationship since 2014, shaping Turkey's foreign policy in the country and the structure of its alliances. Turkey’s geopolitical identity and long-standing alliance with the United States, as well as its status in NATO, have come into question due to its
Jun 24, 2020
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Ammar Musarea
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