Tag Archives: Turkey

Tough Times for Ukraine

Posted on October 22, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

October 22, 2026 In mid-December 2021, Russia handed the West two draft documents, “Agreement on Measures to Ensure the Security of the Russian Federation and Member States of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization”[i] and “Treaty Between the United States of … Continue reading →

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The West in Turmoil (2)

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

October 19, 2026 With just over two months left in the year, one may already conclude that 2026 has not been a good year for the West. On February 24, 2027, Europe’s long war in Ukraine will enter its sixth … Continue reading →

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“Mecca Alliance”: The Imperatives of the Turkish Constitution and Foreign Policy

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

October 9, 2026 On August 7, 2026, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye signed the “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.” In fact—unless the signatory states chose to keep the text secret—what was signed was merely a joint statement. My initial reaction to … Continue reading →

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Warnings About the October 7 Attack, The Other Dimension

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

October 5, 2026 Three years ago, Hamas carried out a large-scale surprise attack against Israel during which1,200 people, mostly Israelis, were killed and  253 Israeli and foreign citizens were taken hostage.   Since then, Prime Minister Netanyahu has been criticized … Continue reading →

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The 81st UNGA

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

September 28, 2026 On the first day of the 81st UNGA’s general debate, Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a remarkable speech underscoring today’s global and regional challenges. He started by pointing to the widening fault lines of the world. He mentioned … Continue reading →

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Yemen’s Continuing Ordeal

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

The following is a post I had written eleven years ago. A decade later, the Middle East is again in turmoil. The OIC is nonexistent. Ankara must be a partner in peace, not in conflict.

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A Narrowing Window of Opportunity

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

September 21, 2026 In recent weeks, the Houthis, in a lightning offensive, have captured two key islands near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, giving them greater leverage over the critical maritime route. With two major maritime arteries nearly blocked, oil prices … Continue reading →

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Gazans to “Voluntarily Emigrate”

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

September 7, 2026 This is how I had concluded a post more than a year ago: “Against the latest flurry of diplomacy, Mr. Netanyahu’s right-wing government remains determined that all Palestinians be expelled from Gaza, a project endorsed by President … Continue reading →

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Russia-Türkiye Relations

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

August 24, 2026 On August 15, 2026, Russia’s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova was asked about plans by the US and Türkiye to supply arms to Kyiv. Referring to a “quite a considerable arsenal”, she said, “… these are countries … Continue reading →

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Learning Again to Live With Wars

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

August 17, 2026 Since the collapse of the Ottoman Empire at the end of World War I, the Middle East has been traumatized by Western interventions, wars, power competition, and peace treaties among regional adversaries that have failed to embrace … Continue reading →

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