Atilla's Musings
What has Erdogan learned from Soleimani’s killing?
Source:al Monitor Date:12Jan2020
This article by veteran Turkish political affairs reporter Mrs Pinar Trembley is a jewel. It covers not only Turkey-Iran dynamics, but how skillfully Erdogan needs to balance Iran vs Trump.
Libya’s War of the Many
Source:Carnegie Europe Date:04Jan2020
How will Turkey’s interference in Libyan civil war end? Ultimately, U.S. and Europe inaction opens the door to multipolarity in Libya, with Turkey and Russia jointly filling the
Turkey’s Gunboat Gambit in the Mediterranean
Source:Gatestone Institute Date:31Dec2019
This article explains Erdogan’s involvement in the Libyan civil war, as well as giving a very comprehensive acount of Turkish naval build-up. With the al-Sarraj handshake, Erdoğan is
Turkey’s Grand Plans for Middle East Primacy
Source:The National Interest Date:22Dec2019
A thorugh analysis of Turkey’s regional policy steps and the strategy underneath. Also, sympathetic to Turkish view. Yet, this author must remind the readers that Imperial Overreach has
Talking Turkey, Islamism, and Genocide on Capitol Hill
Source:Middle East Forum Date:17Dec2019
Editor’s Note: I dopn’t agree with the discourse and conclusions, but this article is a jewel to demonstrate how the American policy debate about Turkey is proceeding. I wish the
Turkish Conservatives’ Loyalty to Erdoğan and Views on Potential Successors
Source:Center for American Progress Date:11Dec2019
At one level, President Erdoğan continues to enjoy broad, loyal support among AKP voters. By way of rough comparison, in the United States, Republican voters’ approval for President Donald Trump
Opinion: Iran’s bloody protests are just the beginning
Source:Deutsche Welle Date:30Nov2019
The backdrop to the fuel-price hike were very likely severe and urgent budget constraints, which would have jeopardized the payment of salaries to state employees, including various security
Assessing the Fatalities in Turkey’s PKK Conflict
Source:International Crisis Group Date:23Nov2019
This report by International Crisi Group answeers the question of who is winnig the war against PKK. The answer is not clear-cut. But the damage to Kurds loyalty to the Republic of Turkey is
Turkey’s Erdoğan scores a pyrrhic victory in Washington
Source:Brookings blog Date:20Nov2019
The definite word on Erdogan’s confusing visit to Washington. It is no victory. Let me add that Operation Peace Spring did not much reignite the nationalist spirit at home, either. This
Lebanon’s Protests Divide Hezbollah. Will It Strike Back?
Source:Daily Beast Date:19Nov2019
Iraq, Iran and Lebanon are in flames. A corrupt and self-interested political system and rising poverty seem to be the main causes. Iran’s attempt to spread its Shia revolution appears as