In recent weeks, talks between Türkiye, Syria, and the US have accelerated. The developments and statements suggest that certain shared understandings have been reached. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Washington on 10 November and had “warm talks” with Trump. The Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan made a “surprise” visit to Washington and joined part of the al-Sharaa–Trump meeting. US Ambassador ...
Tom Barrack, US’s ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria, made a statement that led a new wave of discussion in Turkish media and public opinion on Türkiye-Israel relations.Speaking on Saturday at the International Institute for Strategic Studies Manama Dialogue, Barrack said:“Türkiye and Israel will not be at war with each other. In my opinion, it’s not going to ...
By Onur Sinan Güzaltan A ceasefire in Gaza emerged from the meeting in Cairo on October 13. Rather than providing answers, the outcome raised more questions: How did we get here? How will the process unfold? What are the next objectives of the U.S. and Israel? And where does Iran fit in? UWI author, political scientist Onur Sinan Güzaltan shared ...
By Mohammed Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt US President Donald Trump is pursuing the elusive “peace” in the Middle East through the gateway of ending the war in Gaza. Trump has tried hard to market himself as a “peacemaker” and end numerous conflicts, hoping to win the Nobel Peace Prize. However, the Nobel Committee was not convinced and chose the ...
Israel’s attack on Doha surprised many. It demonstrated that Israel dares to strike even a country that is neither a party to nor supportive of the Palestinian cause. What else did it reveal? UWI author, historian and political scientist Mehmet Perinçek shared his views. ————————————————————————————————— Israel’s recent attacks on Doha have clearly shown that Israeli aggression cannot be curtailed through ...
By Halil Özsaraç, Retired Navy Captain, Turkish Naval Forces The World Association for Political Economy (WAPE) held its 18th annual forum in Türkiye, hosted by Yeditepe University. The theme of the Forum, held on August 6–8, was “Multipolarity in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities in Political Economy”. Halil Özsaraç, Retired Navy Captain from Türkiye, made a presentation titled “Possible ...
By Mohammad Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt Exciting reports have revealed, in recent days, a new Middle Eastern deal based on Syria relinquishing the Golan Heights to Israel, in exchange for compensation from the Lebanese city of Tripoli. This comes amid persistent reports of the partition of Syria and other Arab countries. Some argue that the restructuring of Syria under ...
By Onur Sinan Güzaltan The world keeps turning rapidly, scattering its major pieces out of place. The global political arena is in chaos… The Atlantic’s 500-year advance has come to an end. The old order is collapsing, but a new one has yet to be established. Struggles continue on many fronts, and the likelihood of new ones emerging is high. ...
By Onur Sinan Güzaltan The US joined Israel’s attacks on Iran, and the war grew. Political Scientist and UWI expert Onur Sinan Güzaltan answered our questions about the latest developments in the war. The US targeted nuclear facilities in Iran. What are your views on this issue? The US attacked Iran, ignoring international law and norms. This attack will have ...
By Mohamed Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt The Middle East is once again awakening to the wisdom of American political maestro Henry Kissinger: “To be an enemy of the United States is dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal.” Middle Eastern countries must now cope with developments in the international landscape, the harbingers of a shifting and shifting alliance ...