Should the Environment be a National Security Issue for Turkey?
If so, how Turkey should frame this issue? To understand this issue better, we have to look into the details of matter. It is the connection to physical and biological systems while security is defined as protecting the national values against
Iraqi Protests and Iran influence in region
We have long before today predicted that the protests in Iraq will not stop. In case, the number of protests increased in last 4 months. Moreover, number of people died and wounded by time indicates the protests will not stop soon. So, what does it
As long as PKK/YPG occupies oil fields, Turkey will persuade operation in deeper Syria
As long US and Russia hold the oil fields at their hands, the terrorism activities will not come to an end. Pentagon stated last week that the oil revenues are distributed to Syrian Democratic Forces which Turkey recognizes as terrorist since the
Military sanctions would slow down Turkey but would arise another Turkey in future
Everybody is talking about the possible US sanctions on military purchase of Turkey. As you may be aware, Turkey is one of the major purchaser of US military equipment. And that is for sure a major blow for Turkey to face with arms embargo from
Turkey is compelled to go into deeper Syria…No other way…
What about possible scenarios? What might be the options? What is left on table? US and Turkey reached a deal and US soldiers are positioned in Syrian Oil Reserves to protect them from ISIS access. But is that all? No…The revenue also
Turkey Gains a Foothold for Future Incursion
Turkey and US have reached an agreement that would prevent further degradation of US –Turkish relations and restore cooperation in the anti-Islamic State campaign. Any orderly withdrawal by SDF would also decrease the risk of captured ISIS
Iraqi Protests give Sunni Countries some opportunity to suppress Iran effect
Since the beginning of October 2019, Iraq is unrest. The protests are widely spread in the country (other than Kurdish part and parts recently been saved from ISIS). The grievances arise due to corruption, unemployment, lack of public services such
Iraq's fragile government under pressure
Iraq's chronically weak economy deepens its economic dependence on Iran especially electricity & natural gas. Moreover, Iraq imports significant amount of food and other basic goods from Iran. However, US pressure on Iran effects its