Defeating ISIS and Ending the Sunni-Shiite War in Iraq
Now that Iraqi forces, with the support of the international coalition, are gearing up to recapture Mosul — ISIS’s last major stronghold in Iraq — the question that looms…
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Turkey’s armed forces face deep overhaul in wake of coup
Turkey’s top brass and political leaders were poised to launch a major overhaul of the armed forces on Thursday after a failed military coup that…
What draws foreign fighters to Iraq and Syria?
In the small, northern Iraqi town of Tel Eskof, a white pick-up truck rolled down the dirt road towards a nearby frontline, carrying part of…
Is the Iran-Saudi Cold War Heating Up?
Throughout decades of ferocious rivalry, Iran and Saudi Arabiahave, even while backing competing forces across the Middle East, generally maintained one red line: They wouldn’t…
In Netanyahu’s new illustrated world, Israel has just five enemies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu loves maps. Considering them a helpful tool to illustrate his view of global affairs, he often brings them along to public…
Turkey mends fences with Israel and Russia – thawing two of its frostiest relationships
Turkey’s tough and outspoken government has lately made a habit of digging in its heels when it comes to diplomatic conflict, even with some of…
Turkey purge: why the government is clamping down on universities
Turkey experienced an unsuccessful coup attempt on 15 July. Although the attempt was defeated, more than 200 civilians were killed and hundreds of people were…
Turkey’s History of (Successful) Coups
The July 2016 attempted coup d’état in Turkey was the latest in a series of military interventions in the nation’s history. The military has forced…
The role of the West in Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen
NINETY years ago, Britain’s planes bombed unruly tribes in the Arabian peninsula to firm up the rule of Abdul Aziz ibn Saud, the founder of…
What Turkey’s Political Mess Means for Relations With the U.S.
The attempted coup d’état in Turkey earlier this month led by a section of Turkish Armed Forces may have failed, but the repercussions for the…