SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s active deterrence strategy, while increasing the costs of US intervention, has increasingly exposed the hidden rifts between Washington’s interests and those of the Israeli regime.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The escalation of verbal and strategic tensions between Turkey and the Israeli regime, although not increasing the likelihood of direct war, indicates the formation of a new order in West Asian geopolitical rivalries.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt and Türkiye are going through a developing relationship. In the past seven months, we have witnessed two “important developments” in the relations between Türkiye and Egypt. First, Erdoğan’s visit to Egypt in February was done for the first time after the 2013 events in Egypt and Morsi’s removal from power. Second, the recent visit of Egyptian President Sisi to Turkey in September 1403), which took place after 12 years, can be considered very important and the beginning of a new phase in Egypt-Turkey relations.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said that the issue of PKK is not one-dimensional that a security agreement between Turkey and Iraq can solve it. This is a security-political issue, and countries other than Turkey and Iraq play a role. In addition, it is unlikely that the two countries will carry out a joint operation against the PKK because Turkey wants this operation to take place in Arab areas such as Sinjar, where Iraq has great protection over these areas and does not allow Turkey to play a role in these areas.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An international issues expert said about the recent verbal and diplomatic tensions between Turkish officials and the Zionist regime: a deep pessimism has been created in the relations between the parties since Erdogan came to power. Despite exchanging ambassadors and opening embassies, the two sides still have serious doubts about each other’s intentions.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asian issues said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad recently met and conferred in the Kremlin Palace. In a part of this meeting, Putin said he had not met with Assad for a long time and had many issues to discuss. Apparently, in this meeting, the parties discussed commercial and economic relations and upcoming developments. According to the presidents of Russia and Syria, this meeting was of special importance.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Referring to the expansion of political and diplomatic interactions between Riyadh and Ankara in bilateral and regional relations, a university professor said that Turkey seeks a balance with the region’s countries and the world. Although Turkey’s geopolitical advantages should be considered, the two countries are approaching each other under the theme of “competition and cooperation.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.
Strategic Council Online—An expert on Caucasus issues said that the Turkish Foreign Minister recently stated in a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart: “Our current strategy is dialogue and peace, and we ask Iran and Russia to play a constructive role in this process.” According to these statements, Turkey’s policy towards Syrian refugees and its consequences have once again been considered.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and at the same time as the beginning of the hot season, Turkish ground and air attacks have resumed in areas of northern Iraq, including Dohuk.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s foreign policy approach towards Syria in the past decade has caused many problems and costs for Ankara in terms of national, economic, political, and demographic security.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Since 2000, Turkey has gradually shifted its foreign policy from the “Looking East” approach to the more traditional “Looking West” foreign policy. The most important reasons for this change in the structure of Turkey’s foreign policy were the developments in Iraq, the Syrian crisis, and Ankara’s failure to become a member state of the European Union. In addition to the above, the influence of people like President Erdogan and Davutoglu (former PM) on the change in Turkey’s foreign policy has been undeniable.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s active deterrence strategy, while increasing the costs of US intervention, has increasingly exposed the hidden rifts between Washington’s interests and those of the Israeli regime.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The escalation of verbal and strategic tensions between Turkey and the Israeli regime, although not increasing the likelihood of direct war, indicates the formation of a new order in West Asian geopolitical rivalries.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt and Türkiye are going through a developing relationship. In the past seven months, we have witnessed two “important developments” in the relations between Türkiye and Egypt. First, Erdoğan’s visit to Egypt in February was done for the first time after the 2013 events in Egypt and Morsi’s removal from power. Second, the recent visit of Egyptian President Sisi to Turkey in September 1403), which took place after 12 years, can be considered very important and the beginning of a new phase in Egypt-Turkey relations.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said that the issue of PKK is not one-dimensional that a security agreement between Turkey and Iraq can solve it. This is a security-political issue, and countries other than Turkey and Iraq play a role. In addition, it is unlikely that the two countries will carry out a joint operation against the PKK because Turkey wants this operation to take place in Arab areas such as Sinjar, where Iraq has great protection over these areas and does not allow Turkey to play a role in these areas.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An international issues expert said about the recent verbal and diplomatic tensions between Turkish officials and the Zionist regime: a deep pessimism has been created in the relations between the parties since Erdogan came to power. Despite exchanging ambassadors and opening embassies, the two sides still have serious doubts about each other’s intentions.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asian issues said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad recently met and conferred in the Kremlin Palace. In a part of this meeting, Putin said he had not met with Assad for a long time and had many issues to discuss. Apparently, in this meeting, the parties discussed commercial and economic relations and upcoming developments. According to the presidents of Russia and Syria, this meeting was of special importance.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Referring to the expansion of political and diplomatic interactions between Riyadh and Ankara in bilateral and regional relations, a university professor said that Turkey seeks a balance with the region’s countries and the world. Although Turkey’s geopolitical advantages should be considered, the two countries are approaching each other under the theme of “competition and cooperation.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.
Strategic Council Online—An expert on Caucasus issues said that the Turkish Foreign Minister recently stated in a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart: “Our current strategy is dialogue and peace, and we ask Iran and Russia to play a constructive role in this process.” According to these statements, Turkey’s policy towards Syrian refugees and its consequences have once again been considered.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and at the same time as the beginning of the hot season, Turkish ground and air attacks have resumed in areas of northern Iraq, including Dohuk.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s foreign policy approach towards Syria in the past decade has caused many problems and costs for Ankara in terms of national, economic, political, and demographic security.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Since 2000, Turkey has gradually shifted its foreign policy from the “Looking East” approach to the more traditional “Looking West” foreign policy. The most important reasons for this change in the structure of Turkey’s foreign policy were the developments in Iraq, the Syrian crisis, and Ankara’s failure to become a member state of the European Union. In addition to the above, the influence of people like President Erdogan and Davutoglu (former PM) on the change in Turkey’s foreign policy has been undeniable.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt and Türkiye are going through a developing relationship. In the past seven months, we have witnessed two “important developments” in the relations between Türkiye and Egypt. First, Erdoğan’s visit to Egypt in February was done for the first time after the 2013 events in Egypt and Morsi’s removal from power. Second, the recent visit of Egyptian President Sisi to Turkey in September 1403), which took place after 12 years, can be considered very important and the beginning of a new phase in Egypt-Turkey relations.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said that the issue of PKK is not one-dimensional that a security agreement between Turkey and Iraq can solve it. This is a security-political issue, and countries other than Turkey and Iraq play a role. In addition, it is unlikely that the two countries will carry out a joint operation against the PKK because Turkey wants this operation to take place in Arab areas such as Sinjar, where Iraq has great protection over these areas and does not allow Turkey to play a role in these areas.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An international issues expert said about the recent verbal and diplomatic tensions between Turkish officials and the Zionist regime: a deep pessimism has been created in the relations between the parties since Erdogan came to power. Despite exchanging ambassadors and opening embassies, the two sides still have serious doubts about each other’s intentions.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asian issues said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad recently met and conferred in the Kremlin Palace. In a part of this meeting, Putin said he had not met with Assad for a long time and had many issues to discuss. Apparently, in this meeting, the parties discussed commercial and economic relations and upcoming developments. According to the presidents of Russia and Syria, this meeting was of special importance.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Referring to the expansion of political and diplomatic interactions between Riyadh and Ankara in bilateral and regional relations, a university professor said that Turkey seeks a balance with the region’s countries and the world. Although Turkey’s geopolitical advantages should be considered, the two countries are approaching each other under the theme of “competition and cooperation.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.
Strategic Council Online—An expert on Caucasus issues said that the Turkish Foreign Minister recently stated in a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart: “Our current strategy is dialogue and peace, and we ask Iran and Russia to play a constructive role in this process.” According to these statements, Turkey’s policy towards Syrian refugees and its consequences have once again been considered.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and at the same time as the beginning of the hot season, Turkish ground and air attacks have resumed in areas of northern Iraq, including Dohuk.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s foreign policy approach towards Syria in the past decade has caused many problems and costs for Ankara in terms of national, economic, political, and demographic security.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Since 2000, Turkey has gradually shifted its foreign policy from the “Looking East” approach to the more traditional “Looking West” foreign policy. The most important reasons for this change in the structure of Turkey’s foreign policy were the developments in Iraq, the Syrian crisis, and Ankara’s failure to become a member state of the European Union. In addition to the above, the influence of people like President Erdogan and Davutoglu (former PM) on the change in Turkey’s foreign policy has been undeniable.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s active deterrence strategy, while increasing the costs of US intervention, has increasingly exposed the hidden rifts between Washington’s interests and those of the Israeli regime.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The escalation of verbal and strategic tensions between Turkey and the Israeli regime, although not increasing the likelihood of direct war, indicates the formation of a new order in West Asian geopolitical rivalries.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt and Türkiye are going through a developing relationship. In the past seven months, we have witnessed two “important developments” in the relations between Türkiye and Egypt. First, Erdoğan’s visit to Egypt in February was done for the first time after the 2013 events in Egypt and Morsi’s removal from power. Second, the recent visit of Egyptian President Sisi to Turkey in September 1403), which took place after 12 years, can be considered very important and the beginning of a new phase in Egypt-Turkey relations.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said that the issue of PKK is not one-dimensional that a security agreement between Turkey and Iraq can solve it. This is a security-political issue, and countries other than Turkey and Iraq play a role. In addition, it is unlikely that the two countries will carry out a joint operation against the PKK because Turkey wants this operation to take place in Arab areas such as Sinjar, where Iraq has great protection over these areas and does not allow Turkey to play a role in these areas.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An international issues expert said about the recent verbal and diplomatic tensions between Turkish officials and the Zionist regime: a deep pessimism has been created in the relations between the parties since Erdogan came to power. Despite exchanging ambassadors and opening embassies, the two sides still have serious doubts about each other’s intentions.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asian issues said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad recently met and conferred in the Kremlin Palace. In a part of this meeting, Putin said he had not met with Assad for a long time and had many issues to discuss. Apparently, in this meeting, the parties discussed commercial and economic relations and upcoming developments. According to the presidents of Russia and Syria, this meeting was of special importance.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Referring to the expansion of political and diplomatic interactions between Riyadh and Ankara in bilateral and regional relations, a university professor said that Turkey seeks a balance with the region’s countries and the world. Although Turkey’s geopolitical advantages should be considered, the two countries are approaching each other under the theme of “competition and cooperation.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.
Strategic Council Online—An expert on Caucasus issues said that the Turkish Foreign Minister recently stated in a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart: “Our current strategy is dialogue and peace, and we ask Iran and Russia to play a constructive role in this process.” According to these statements, Turkey’s policy towards Syrian refugees and its consequences have once again been considered.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and at the same time as the beginning of the hot season, Turkish ground and air attacks have resumed in areas of northern Iraq, including Dohuk.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s foreign policy approach towards Syria in the past decade has caused many problems and costs for Ankara in terms of national, economic, political, and demographic security.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Since 2000, Turkey has gradually shifted its foreign policy from the “Looking East” approach to the more traditional “Looking West” foreign policy. The most important reasons for this change in the structure of Turkey’s foreign policy were the developments in Iraq, the Syrian crisis, and Ankara’s failure to become a member state of the European Union. In addition to the above, the influence of people like President Erdogan and Davutoglu (former PM) on the change in Turkey’s foreign policy has been undeniable.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s active deterrence strategy, while increasing the costs of US intervention, has increasingly exposed the hidden rifts between Washington’s interests and those of the Israeli regime.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The escalation of verbal and strategic tensions between Turkey and the Israeli regime, although not increasing the likelihood of direct war, indicates the formation of a new order in West Asian geopolitical rivalries.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt and Türkiye are going through a developing relationship. In the past seven months, we have witnessed two “important developments” in the relations between Türkiye and Egypt. First, Erdoğan’s visit to Egypt in February was done for the first time after the 2013 events in Egypt and Morsi’s removal from power. Second, the recent visit of Egyptian President Sisi to Turkey in September 1403), which took place after 12 years, can be considered very important and the beginning of a new phase in Egypt-Turkey relations.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said that the issue of PKK is not one-dimensional that a security agreement between Turkey and Iraq can solve it. This is a security-political issue, and countries other than Turkey and Iraq play a role. In addition, it is unlikely that the two countries will carry out a joint operation against the PKK because Turkey wants this operation to take place in Arab areas such as Sinjar, where Iraq has great protection over these areas and does not allow Turkey to play a role in these areas.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An international issues expert said about the recent verbal and diplomatic tensions between Turkish officials and the Zionist regime: a deep pessimism has been created in the relations between the parties since Erdogan came to power. Despite exchanging ambassadors and opening embassies, the two sides still have serious doubts about each other’s intentions.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asian issues said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad recently met and conferred in the Kremlin Palace. In a part of this meeting, Putin said he had not met with Assad for a long time and had many issues to discuss. Apparently, in this meeting, the parties discussed commercial and economic relations and upcoming developments. According to the presidents of Russia and Syria, this meeting was of special importance.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Referring to the expansion of political and diplomatic interactions between Riyadh and Ankara in bilateral and regional relations, a university professor said that Turkey seeks a balance with the region’s countries and the world. Although Turkey’s geopolitical advantages should be considered, the two countries are approaching each other under the theme of “competition and cooperation.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.
Strategic Council Online—An expert on Caucasus issues said that the Turkish Foreign Minister recently stated in a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart: “Our current strategy is dialogue and peace, and we ask Iran and Russia to play a constructive role in this process.” According to these statements, Turkey’s policy towards Syrian refugees and its consequences have once again been considered.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and at the same time as the beginning of the hot season, Turkish ground and air attacks have resumed in areas of northern Iraq, including Dohuk.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s foreign policy approach towards Syria in the past decade has caused many problems and costs for Ankara in terms of national, economic, political, and demographic security.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Since 2000, Turkey has gradually shifted its foreign policy from the “Looking East” approach to the more traditional “Looking West” foreign policy. The most important reasons for this change in the structure of Turkey’s foreign policy were the developments in Iraq, the Syrian crisis, and Ankara’s failure to become a member state of the European Union. In addition to the above, the influence of people like President Erdogan and Davutoglu (former PM) on the change in Turkey’s foreign policy has been undeniable.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s active deterrence strategy, while increasing the costs of US intervention, has increasingly exposed the hidden rifts between Washington’s interests and those of the Israeli regime.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The escalation of verbal and strategic tensions between Turkey and the Israeli regime, although not increasing the likelihood of direct war, indicates the formation of a new order in West Asian geopolitical rivalries.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt and Türkiye are going through a developing relationship. In the past seven months, we have witnessed two “important developments” in the relations between Türkiye and Egypt. First, Erdoğan’s visit to Egypt in February was done for the first time after the 2013 events in Egypt and Morsi’s removal from power. Second, the recent visit of Egyptian President Sisi to Turkey in September 1403), which took place after 12 years, can be considered very important and the beginning of a new phase in Egypt-Turkey relations.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said that the issue of PKK is not one-dimensional that a security agreement between Turkey and Iraq can solve it. This is a security-political issue, and countries other than Turkey and Iraq play a role. In addition, it is unlikely that the two countries will carry out a joint operation against the PKK because Turkey wants this operation to take place in Arab areas such as Sinjar, where Iraq has great protection over these areas and does not allow Turkey to play a role in these areas.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An international issues expert said about the recent verbal and diplomatic tensions between Turkish officials and the Zionist regime: a deep pessimism has been created in the relations between the parties since Erdogan came to power. Despite exchanging ambassadors and opening embassies, the two sides still have serious doubts about each other’s intentions.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asian issues said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad recently met and conferred in the Kremlin Palace. In a part of this meeting, Putin said he had not met with Assad for a long time and had many issues to discuss. Apparently, in this meeting, the parties discussed commercial and economic relations and upcoming developments. According to the presidents of Russia and Syria, this meeting was of special importance.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Referring to the expansion of political and diplomatic interactions between Riyadh and Ankara in bilateral and regional relations, a university professor said that Turkey seeks a balance with the region’s countries and the world. Although Turkey’s geopolitical advantages should be considered, the two countries are approaching each other under the theme of “competition and cooperation.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.
Strategic Council Online—An expert on Caucasus issues said that the Turkish Foreign Minister recently stated in a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart: “Our current strategy is dialogue and peace, and we ask Iran and Russia to play a constructive role in this process.” According to these statements, Turkey’s policy towards Syrian refugees and its consequences have once again been considered.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and at the same time as the beginning of the hot season, Turkish ground and air attacks have resumed in areas of northern Iraq, including Dohuk.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s foreign policy approach towards Syria in the past decade has caused many problems and costs for Ankara in terms of national, economic, political, and demographic security.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Since 2000, Turkey has gradually shifted its foreign policy from the “Looking East” approach to the more traditional “Looking West” foreign policy. The most important reasons for this change in the structure of Turkey’s foreign policy were the developments in Iraq, the Syrian crisis, and Ankara’s failure to become a member state of the European Union. In addition to the above, the influence of people like President Erdogan and Davutoglu (former PM) on the change in Turkey’s foreign policy has been undeniable.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s active deterrence strategy, while increasing the costs of US intervention, has increasingly exposed the hidden rifts between Washington’s interests and those of the Israeli regime.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The escalation of verbal and strategic tensions between Turkey and the Israeli regime, although not increasing the likelihood of direct war, indicates the formation of a new order in West Asian geopolitical rivalries.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Egypt and Türkiye are going through a developing relationship. In the past seven months, we have witnessed two “important developments” in the relations between Türkiye and Egypt. First, Erdoğan’s visit to Egypt in February was done for the first time after the 2013 events in Egypt and Morsi’s removal from power. Second, the recent visit of Egyptian President Sisi to Turkey in September 1403), which took place after 12 years, can be considered very important and the beginning of a new phase in Egypt-Turkey relations.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on regional issues said that the issue of PKK is not one-dimensional that a security agreement between Turkey and Iraq can solve it. This is a security-political issue, and countries other than Turkey and Iraq play a role. In addition, it is unlikely that the two countries will carry out a joint operation against the PKK because Turkey wants this operation to take place in Arab areas such as Sinjar, where Iraq has great protection over these areas and does not allow Turkey to play a role in these areas.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: An international issues expert said about the recent verbal and diplomatic tensions between Turkish officials and the Zionist regime: a deep pessimism has been created in the relations between the parties since Erdogan came to power. Despite exchanging ambassadors and opening embassies, the two sides still have serious doubts about each other’s intentions.
Strategic Council Online – Interview: An expert on West Asian issues said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad recently met and conferred in the Kremlin Palace. In a part of this meeting, Putin said he had not met with Assad for a long time and had many issues to discuss. Apparently, in this meeting, the parties discussed commercial and economic relations and upcoming developments. According to the presidents of Russia and Syria, this meeting was of special importance.
Strategic Council Online—Interview: Referring to the expansion of political and diplomatic interactions between Riyadh and Ankara in bilateral and regional relations, a university professor said that Turkey seeks a balance with the region’s countries and the world. Although Turkey’s geopolitical advantages should be considered, the two countries are approaching each other under the theme of “competition and cooperation.”
Strategic Council Online – Interview: Iran’s former diplomat, considering Turkey’s request for membership in the Shanghai Organization, said: If at some point there is a dispute between the Shanghai Organization and NATO, Erdogan will not advocate Shanghai. Therefore, Turkey’s membership in the Shanghai Organization is sensitive, considering its common policies and interests with the West and Europe.
Strategic Council Online—An expert on Caucasus issues said that the Turkish Foreign Minister recently stated in a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart: “Our current strategy is dialogue and peace, and we ask Iran and Russia to play a constructive role in this process.” According to these statements, Turkey’s policy towards Syrian refugees and its consequences have once again been considered.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: In recent days and at the same time as the beginning of the hot season, Turkish ground and air attacks have resumed in areas of northern Iraq, including Dohuk.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Turkey’s foreign policy approach towards Syria in the past decade has caused many problems and costs for Ankara in terms of national, economic, political, and demographic security.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Since 2000, Turkey has gradually shifted its foreign policy from the “Looking East” approach to the more traditional “Looking West” foreign policy. The most important reasons for this change in the structure of Turkey’s foreign policy were the developments in Iraq, the Syrian crisis, and Ankara’s failure to become a member state of the European Union. In addition to the above, the influence of people like President Erdogan and Davutoglu (former PM) on the change in Turkey’s foreign policy has been undeniable.
SCFR Online – Interview: The signing of the Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey has raised questions about the future of the region’s security structure and the position of these countries in West Asian equations. Can this agreement become a genuine collective defense mechanism, or does it have more of a political and deterrent function than creating new military capacity?
SCFR Online – Opinion: The continuation of the US war against Iran, in addition to increasing operational costs, has called into question the actual capacity of the American arsenal to simultaneously fulfill security commitments on multiple fronts; an issue that affects deterrence, defense production capacity, and Washington’s resource prioritization.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine war and the war of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran have been formed with different objectives and actors, but field and political developments indicate that they are not entirely separate from one another.
SCFR Online – Opinion: On Friday, August 7, the heads of state of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan – signed a text under the title “Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.”
Strategic Council Online – Note: The initiative to revive the Hejaz Railway, beyond being a transportation project, constitutes an attempt to redefine geopolitics, the economy, and Turkey’s regional position; however, its realization appears to face significant financial, security, and institutional challenges.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The Strait of Hormuz crisis is no longer merely the consequence of a military confrontation, but rather a sign of the transition from the US-centered maritime order to a new energy security structure involving the participation of emerging and influential powers.
SCFR Online – Opinion: Iran’s active deterrence strategy, while increasing the costs of US intervention, has increasingly exposed the hidden rifts between Washington’s interests and those of the Israeli regime.
SCFR Online – Opinion: The escalation of verbal and strategic tensions between Turkey and the Israeli regime, although not increasing the likelihood of direct war, indicates the formation of a new order in West Asian geopolitical rivalries.