Turkey Overplayed Hand, Irrelevant in Gaza Conflict
Recep Erdoğan’s bluster notwithstanding, Israel doesn’t really care about Turkey.
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Dutch, Germans to Deploy Missile Systems in Turkey
Turkey is expected to request the deployment of missile systems on its border with Syria.
So Now Erdoğan Cares About Europe Again?
Turkish membership doesn’t seem likely so why is Erdoğan raising the stakes?
Turkey’s Erdoğan Warns Will Not Wait for Europe
The Turkish premier demands membership for his country within ten years’ time.
Turkish Intervention Would Embolden Syria’s Kurds
Turkish military action in Syria would likely unite the Kurdish opposition groups against it.
Russian-Turkish Relations Cool Over Energy, Syria
Turkey supports the Syrian rebels and tries to decrease its dependence on Russian gas.
Despite Syria Retaliation, Turkish Intervention Unlikely
The geopolitics surrounding the conflict in Syria have yet to turn in Turkey’s favor.
After Turkey Mortar Attack, NATO Invasion of Syria?
If the alliance decides to retaliate, what would an invasion of Syria look like?
Turkish Offensive Against Kurds Carries Political Risks
Turkey risks antagonizing the Kurds in Iraq and Syria with its campaign on the border.
Hashimi’s Death Sentence Exacerbates Iraq-Turkey Tension
The Turks refuse to extradite the former vice president who has been sentenced in absentia.
Turkey Again Floats Syrian “Safe Zones” Proposal
The foreign minister says Turkey cannot handle the refugee flow if it swells further.
Erdoğan Does Not “Rule Out” Invasion of Syrian Kurdistan
Turkey’s prime minister warns that his forces may cross the border into Syria.
Iraqi-Syrian Kurdish Cooperation Presents Turks With Dilemma
Turkey can ill afford to suppress Kurdish insurgent activity on its Syrian border.
Iraq Declares Kurdish Oil Exports to Turkey “Illegal”
Baghdad inists that oil exports should go through the central government.
Assad Says Turkey Responsible for Syria’s Bloodshed
Syria’s president accuses Turkey of interfering in his country’s “internal affairs.”