Category Archives: Turkey

Iran’s Religious Surge in Iraq

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

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Assad’s Military Gains and the Western-Sunni Setback in Syria

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

The Alawite regime in Syria has by and large won a series of impressive tactical victories. Fighting is not yet over, however mere mop-up operations and rebel raids remain. The war has been costly, as bloodshed has already claimed more … Continue reading →

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Iraqi Kurds-Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

A recent report from the United States Institute of Peace suggests Washington ought to be less concerned with a Turkish-Iranian rapprochement and more on tensions both countries will experience after the US withdrawal from Iraq. A competition between Iran and Turkey … Continue reading →

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Turkey’s Power Push

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

Turkey, Israel’s former peripheral ally, is in the process of an extensive shift in national geopolitical and geostrategic orientation.  There are many plausible reasons for Turkey’s new orientation, which could include: its slim chances of becoming an EU member, a … Continue reading →

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