Tag Archives: Middle East

Operation Regime Change

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

March 2, 2026 In the 2012 presidential elections, Hassan Rouhani was elected with a very carefully worded program of change. The President and Foreign Minister Javad Zarif appeared to agree that confrontation with the West over the nuclear program was … Continue reading →

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A New Round of Talks or Military Strikes?

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

February 25, 2026 Yesterday, February 24, marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began Europe’s bloodiest conflict since the Second World War. Tomorrow, the Iranian and US delegations will meet again in Geneva. The question is … Continue reading →

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Iran Closer to Defeat

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

June 25, 2025 On July 18, 2015, the JCPoA was signed between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany. The intention to engage Iran had already been made clear by President Obama in his … Continue reading →

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The Question of the Endgame in Gaza (2)

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

April 7, 2025 On January 18, 2025, following the Israeli government’s approval of the Gaza ceasefire, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a statement.  He notably declared that Israel retains the right to return to the war, if necessary, with the … Continue reading →

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The West in Turmoil

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Ali Tuygan

February 17, 2025 President Trump’s barrage of proposals and statements by senior US officials on peace in the Middle East and Ukraine have surprised European partners, triggering confusion and uncertainty. Last Friday, Vice-President Vance chastised European leaders for failing to … Continue reading →

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The Year 2024 in Review

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

December 16, 2024 People aspire to democracy.  Regardless of their respect for fundamental rights and freedoms, and the rule of law, all regimes claim to be democratic in some form because it remains the ultimate source of legitimacy to govern. … Continue reading →

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Gaza’s Destruction Continues

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

October 31, 2024 On October 1, Iran fired 200 missiles at Israel. There was no clarity regarding the full scope of the damage to Israeli military bases. It was generally agreed that Iran was “more successful” in evading Israel’s defenses … Continue reading →

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Foreshocks of a Bigger Middle East Earthquake?

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

October 6, 2024 Tomorrow will mark the first anniversary of the Hamas the Hamas onslaught of October 7 that left 1,200 Israelis dead. Since then Israel has been fighting its longest war. With nearly 42,000 dead and almost 100,000 wounded, … Continue reading →

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Türkiye Must Have a Foreign Policy Review

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

October 3, 2024 Ankara’s foreign policy of the past fifteen years is a story of extreme rhetoric, defiance, and inconsistencies. Every country can make reasonable adjustments to its foreign policy. But if U-turns become a pattern, this signals a lack … Continue reading →

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Escalation in the Middle East

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

September 30, 2024 Last week, world leaders, though not all, gathered in New York to engage in the annual high-level General Assembly debate to “explore solutions to intertwined global challenges to advance peace, security, and sustainable development” to use the … Continue reading →

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