July 9, 2025
On February 28, 2025, the world witnessed an unprecedented public confrontation between President Trump and President Zelensky at the Oval Office, where the former and Vice President Vance castigated their guest for not being grateful for US support in Ukraine’s war with Russia. Three days later, President Trump temporarily suspended the delivery of all US military aid to Ukraine. Eventually, the incident was somehow put behind and arms shipments resumed.
Okumaya devam etJune 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 landmark Cairo speech on June 4, 2009, when he had said, “In the middle of the Cold War, the United States played a role in the overthrow of a democratically elected Iranian government. This history is well known.” He was referring to the 1953 overthrow of Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddeq by a coup engineered by the US and the UK.
Okumaya devam etJune 19, 2025
For decades, the Middle East landscape has been shaped by wars, major power competition, landmark peace treaties among regional adversaries that unfortunately failed to embrace the broader region, and external military interventions. Its history has been marked by conflict rather than stability. The following are some of the highlights of the region’s recent past:
Okumaya devam etJune 16, 2025
The US-Israel relationship began with the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. The Truman administration was among the first to recognize the new state, combining moral obligations following the Holocaust with strategic interests in the Middle East. During this early period, US involvement in the West Bank and Gaza was minimal since these territories were under Jordanian and Egyptian control, respectively.
Okumaya devam etJune 6, 2025
In recent years, as military technologies have advanced, drones have become a crucial tool in modern warfare. Ukraine’s recent drone attacks against Russian strategic targets illustrate this shift. Ukraine has increasingly used drone warfare to target critical infrastructure and military assets in Russia. These attacks are designed to weaken Russia’s ability to sustain its military operations and to disrupt logistical supply chains.
Okumaya devam etJune 2, 2025
In recent weeks, there have been more references to growing international criticism of the IDF’s Gaza operations and mounting pressure on Israel.
President Macron, in a speech opening a security forum in Singapore last week, said that he heard the voice in this region, as well in Africa, South America, the Gulf, about the double standard in Gaza, where a lot think that the Americans and the Europeans are giving a free pass to Israel, and this is a big risk.[i]
Okumaya devam etMay 26, 2025
Following his two-hour-long telephone call with President Putin on May 19, President Trump claimed that his conversation with the Russian leader went very well and that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to start negotiations toward a ceasefire immediately. He also said, “Russia wants to do large-scale TRADE with the United States when this catastrophic ‘bloodbath’ is over, and I agree. There is a tremendous opportunity for Russia to create massive amounts of jobs and wealth. Its potential is UNLIMITED. Likewise, Ukraine can be a great beneficiary on Trade, in the process of rebuilding its Country.”[i]
Washington’s Western allies hardly shared his optimism.
Okumaya devam etMay 19, 2025
Last week, the world focused on President Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and the Russia-Ukraine “peace talks”, and the rising death toll in Gaza.
Looking at the welcome extended to Mr. Trump and the deals made in the three Gulf nations, one cannot help but remember President Biden’s visit to the region in July 2022.
Okumaya devam etMay 12, 2025
The world is going through a period of conflict and uncertainty. Where does Türkiye stand? What is Ankara’s relationship with its allies, traditional partners, regional countries, and neighbors?
Okumaya devam etMay 5, 2025
At the end of President Trump’s first 100 days in office, the US and world media published assessments of the past three months.
The International Crisis Group, in a commentary titled “Trump’s Turbulent First 100 Days: Views from Around the Globe,” said:
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