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Tag Archives: Middle East
The JCPOA, Middle East Peace, and the US Presidential Election
August 24, 2020 The UN Security Council has adopted seven resolutions[i] addressing Iran’s nuclear program. Only Resolution 2231 (2015) remains in effect today. After Iran and the P5+1 reached agreement on the JCPOA, the Security Council endorsed the deal through … Continue reading
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Tagged Iran, Iran sanctions, Israel-UAE, JCPOA, Middle East, snapback, Turkish foreign policy, UNSC Res. 2231, US
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Lebanon and Middle East’s Vicious Circle
August 15, 2020 On August 4, only two days before the 75th anniversary of the dropping of world’s first atomic bomb, Beirut experienced its own Hiroshima. Exactly a month ago Turkey had its own tragedy when 6 were killed and … Continue reading
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Tagged Beirut blast, Israel-UAE, Lebanon, Macron, mandates, Middle East, Turkey, Turkish foreign policy
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The Middle East: A Disheartening Beginning for the New Decade
January 5, 2020 The Iraq-Iran war started on September 22, 1980. It lasted eight years. In August 1991 Iraq invaded Kuwait. A massive US-led military campaign forced Iraq to withdraw in February 1991. It was followed by years of no-fly … Continue reading
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Tagged Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Qasem Soleimani, Syria, Turkish foreign policy
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The Arab Spring Nine Years On
December 2, 2019 The Arab Spring began on December 17, 2010 in Tunisia as street vendor Mohammed Bouazizi set himself on fire to protest the arbitrary seizing of his vegetable stand by police. Mass protests forced President Zine El … Continue reading
Chaos Reigns as the 74th UNGA Opens
September 16, 2019 The 74th regular Session of the UN General Assembly opens tomorrow in the wake of the drone attacks which knocked out more than half of Saudi Arabia’s oil output raising the risk of further regional confrontation. It … Continue reading
History Will Judge Them Harshly
August 6, 2019 In a couple of years, the world could well be speaking of a decade of conflict in Syria in which regional and external powers were involved either directly or through proxies. The Islamic State remains a threat. … Continue reading
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Tagged Arab League, Arab-Israeli conflict, Ataturk, Gulf, Iran, JCPOA, Libya, Middle East, OIC, Syrian conflict, tanker seizures, Turkish foreign policy
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Trump’s Decision to Withdraw from Syria
December 22, 2018 President Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria seems to have surprised even shocked many, particularly in Washington. His brief announcement left many questions unanswered. Had he been a consistent leader steering his administration in close … Continue reading
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Tagged Iran, Middle East, Obama, Russia, Syria pullout, Syrian conflict, Trump, Turkey, Turkish foreign policy, YPG
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U.S. Senate’s Judiciary Committee Hearings
September 30, 2018 Couple of weeks in the Turkish resort town of Bodrum is a wonderful break for those who can’t help being preoccupied with Turkey’s polarized internal politics and continuing regional turbulence. Yes, there was the United Nations General … Continue reading
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Tagged Blasey Ford, Brett Kavanaugh, Middle East, Turkey, Turkish foreign policy, U.S.
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2017: Another Year of Turmoil
December 20, 2017 The following is from my summing-up of the year 2016 (*): “The Ukraine conflict has led many analysts to frequently mention President Putin’s unpredictable tactics and actions if not policies. With Mr. Trump in the White … Continue reading
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Tagged China, EU, Middle East, Putin, Russia, Syria, Trump, Turkey, Turkish foreign policy, world in 2017
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President Trump’s Jerusalem Embassy Act
December 7, 2017 President Trump has finally signed the Act which recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, fulfilling a campaign promise. Was this a priority for his supporters? While the decision may enjoy broad bipartisan support in the Congress, his voters’ … Continue reading
