Category Archives: Turkey

The 2016 Coup Attempt Revisited: Türkiye’s Transformation and Its Regional Impact

How the failed 2016 coup transformed Türkiye’s power structure under Erdoğan and reshaped its relationshio to the US and the Middle East

Chaos in the Caucasus: The Great Armenian Sell Out and Turkish/NATO Dreams of a Turan Corridor Stretching to China

The great question is how Russia and Iran will respond if Turkiye and friends attempt to muscle their way across the Southern Caucasus.

Chaos in the Caucasus: Türkiye and Azerbaijan Make Their US-Israel-Backed Move Against Russia and Iran

U.S. officials say involvement of Russia and Iran in their own backyard of the South Caucasus is “unstable and undesirable.”

The Latest Trouble In Russian-Azerbaijani Relations Might Be Part Of A Turkish-US Powerplay

A look at how Turkish and US interests benefit from recent upset in the relations between Russia and Azerbainan.

Proxy Fighters in the Fog of War

Examining the potential role of Turkey, Azerbaijan and nonstate actors bordering Iran in the destabilization campaign.

‘Greater Türkiye’ Faces Major Headwinds Abroad and at Home

Restless nationalists play role in protests at home while Türkiye runs up against US-backed Greater Israel in Syria. The great unknown: will the millions of Takfiris in Türkiye step into the ring?

Increasing Alignment Between the US and Türkiye Means Trouble

Washington and Ankara are getting mighty cozy as the project to encircle Iran picks up steam.

Is a US-Türkiye Deal Involving the Kurds in the Works?

As Erdogan’s hand weakens and the US-Israel look towards Iran, signs point to Türkiye backing down.

Will Russia’s Alleged Downing of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Overturn the Great Game Board in the Caucasus?

Azerbaijan president’s out of character condemnation of Moscow before facts are in points to changes on the horizon.

Israelis Invade Syria: Who Will Stop Israel?

Israel is in the midst of a land grab in Syria. Ex Ansar Allah, the disapproving world majority merely finger-wags.

Did Türkiye Win the Battle, But Lose the War?

Ankara burns bridges with Beijing and Moscow and is now stuck with Syrian albatross around the neck as emboldened Turkish imperialists eye future conquests.

Erdogan Backstabs His Way Into Center of Middle East Conflict

Ankara’s ongoing support for extremist paramilitary groups in Syria threatens ties with Russia and China, and by aiding Israel he insults the Turkish people who overwhelmingly oppose US-Israel actions in the region.

Will the Conflicts in the Middle East Spill Over Into the Caucasus (Part 2): What Are the US and Türkiye Up To?

The US tutors Armenia on the ins and outs of being non-agreement-capable. Türkiye up to no good? Russia remains patient.

Will the Conflicts in the Middle East Spill Over Into the Caucasus?

The standoff between Armenia and Azerbaijan is being used to apply more pressure on Iran and has all the signs of a neocon divide and conquer scheme.

How Will Türkiye Respond to War in Lebanon (and Renewed Destabilization of Syria)?

Türkiye faces a choice: continue working towards normalization with the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as urged by Moscow and Tehran or attempt to take advantage of the chaos.