Atilla's Musings
Push for Syria Solution May Hasten Iranian Forces’ Exit
Source:Haaretz Date:24Nov2018
To free itself of these shackles, Iran hopes Russia will be able to accelerate the peace process in Syria. This would enable Iran to withdraw its forces from the position of a partner to the
Turkish Policy in Syria: Divining Intent and Options for the United States
Source:Atlantic Council Date:17Nov2018
Aaron Stein nails it on the head: Without a Turkish-PKK ceasefire, the threat of a broader conflict in Syria will remain. It is in the United States’ longer-term interest to mitigate future
Factbox: Greece’s territorial waters and Turkey
Date:12Nov2018
A Greek view on the territorial waters dispute in the Aegean Sea. Mostly impartial. Why is Turkey taking issue with Greece’s maritime border expansion? A decision to extend Greek
The status of Turkish gas imports under US “snap-back” sanctions
Source:LEXOLOGY Date:11Nov2018
As I understand it, Turkey has also automatically recevied a temporary waiver for gas imports: Foreign financial institutions in countries that receive significant reduction exceptions
From Manbij to Idlib: Turkey’s deal-making in Syria
Source:Ahval News Date:09Nov2018
Best analysis of the stage of affairs in North Syria: the Turkish presence can’t be ignored Ultimately, Hawez identifies Turkey as “a major player in influencing the outcome of the
Turkey-U.S. relations: Trump strengthened in foreign affairs after U.S. mid-terms
Source:Ahval News Date:09Nov2018
The eventual appointment of a new ambassador to Turkey will certainly spark contentious hearings, even with the removal of Brunson’s detention as a point of conflict between the two allies.
Is Turko-German spring illusive?
Source:al Monitor Date:04Nov2018
Mortan noted that foreigners have fears over “the security of earnings” in Turkey. “The plan to nationalize 21% of Isbank shares alone is enough to scare them. There is no guarantee this would
An opportunity for U.S.-Turkey relations?
Source:Ahval News Date:30Oct2018
A d,fferent angle on the repercussions of Kashoggi murder. It could lead to better relations between Turkey and US, says Kyle Orton of Ahval News. For Turkey, comparisons with Saudi Arabia
The Breakneck Islamization of Turkey’s Education System
Source:Gatestone Institute Date:28Oct2018
All the same, the number of “imam hatip” schools has climbed from 450 in 2002 to 4,112 in 2017. Meanwhile, there are only 302 specialized science high schools in the country. Imam
The Sanctioned States: Economic Crises in Iran and Turkey
Source:The Moshe Dayan Center Date:25Oct2018
A fresh perspective on Iran and Turkey: The Trumpian damage Turkey is better placed to get out of the crisis than Iran. The crisis over US sanctions could be easily resolved and Turkey has some