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The United States and the Turkish-Kurdish Conundrum in Northern Syria
Jan 11, 2019Future US-Turkey relations depend on Ankara’s demands in northern Syria regarding the Kurds and how its relationship with Moscow develops.
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The Aftermath of the Khashoggi Murder: Freedom of the Press in 2018
Dec 21, 2018The rise of populism and anti-globalism has contributed to erosion of the international rights system, with governments moving away from accountability and tra…
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Will the Istanbul Summit Offer Hope for Syria?
Nov 1, 2018The Istanbul summit on Syria was the first serious attempt in years to advance a viable Syrian political process; but obstacles remain, including American-Russ…
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Sochi Agreement on Idlib Tests Russian-Turkish Relations
Oct 19, 2018The irregularities in implementing the Sochi Agreement regarding Idlib will put Russian-Turkish relations to the test and may doom the Idlib ceasefire.
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Murder at the Consulate: The Questions that Occupy Us
Oct 19, 2018Many have raised questions about the logic behind murdering Jamal Khashoggi in the consulate, but what kind of leader makes such a criminal yet foolish decisio…
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The Trump Administration’s Grandstand on Idlib
Sep 7, 2018As Russia and the Syrian regime gear up for the Idlib offensive, the United States is giving Moscow a free hand short of using chemical weapons.
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The Battle for Idlib: Three Scenarios
Sep 5, 2018After using de-escalation zones to take over one rebel-held area after the other, Russia has its eyes now on Idlib.
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The Ticking Time Bomb of Northern Syria
Aug 15, 2018The Assad regime’s coming Idlib offensive will cause serious troubles and endanger the US security structure in northern Syria.
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Turkey’s New Regime under Erdoğan: Implications for the Arab World
Jul 10, 2018In the new order in Turkey, Erdoğan’s increasing dependence on Turkish nationalists will be a significant factor in shaping the country’s foreign policy in Syr…
Mustafa Gurbuz speaks to VoA on the implications of Turkey’s elections
Jun 28, 2018ACW Non-resident Fellow Mustafa Gurbuz was a guest on VOA's Washington's Eye and spoke about the regional implications of Turkey elections.Watch
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Between Idealism and Realpolitik: Erdoğan’s Quest for Palestine
Apr 26, 2018Turkey’s active policy for Palestine enables Ankara to strengthen its ties to the Palestinian Authority and Hamas simultaneously and thus to bolster its role a…
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The Looming Threat of Kurdish-Arab Strife in Northern Syria
Apr 9, 2018The latest developments in northern Syria signal a clear threat of rising Arab-Kurdish tensions that could boil over if local, regional, and international play…