Clash of the Patriarchs
The struggle between Bartholomew and Kirill is bigger than Ukraine. It is a battle for the soul of Orthodox Christianity, a faith with 300 million believers around the world. Read More Here
Tag: Turkey
How Middle Powers Are Quietly Dominating Global Diplomacy
‘Middle powers’ is a concept that sprung during the Cold War to characterize states that have some degree of influence globally, but do not dominate in any one area. Today, the influence of these middle powers is growing rapidly, as they have the resources and the will to facilitate the resolution of current crises. Read […]
The End of America’s Middle East
The region’s four major countries have all forfeited Washington’s trust. Read More Here
Turkey’s Pragmatic Islamist
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan might be an Islamist autocrat with a short fuse, but when it comes to Turkey’s role in the world, he is nothing if not practical. Read More Here
A Century Into Ataturk’s Republic, Turks Charting A Path Into The Unknown
There’s been much talk of a post-post-Kemalist era, with Turks moving away from AKP conservatism and strongman politics. Read More Here
The Disturbing Return Of The Fifth Column
Although the term “fifth column” wasn’t coined until the 1930s, the practice of identifying and targeting such threats is a far older phenomenon and arguably predates the nation-state. Read More Here
Turkey Is the Biggest Swing Player In The Russia-Ukraine War
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict heads for the six-month mark, Turkey has emerged as a major swing player in the protracted war. Read More Here
The End Of The Middle East
Leading regional powers operate outside the traditional Middle East in much the same way as they operate inside it, and many of the rivalries most important to the region now play out beyond those assumed borders. Read More Here
Erdogan’s War With Arab Monarchies Is Over
With inflation at a 20-year high, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has turned to foreign policy to help pull his economy out of a tailspin. He is reaching out to ideological foes in the Middle East in the hopes that their investments can revive a plummeting lira, reduce unemployment, and ensure his return to power […]
How Two Middle East Powerhouses Fell Out, Then Made Up
Perhaps the most stunning rapprochement has been between the UAE and Turkey — few saw that one coming. The two were pitted against each other in almost every regional conflict for the better part of the past decade and found themselves on opposite ends of the ideological spectrum. Read More Here
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