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Trading Khashoggi for Syria: US withdrawal and Turkey's policy towards Kurds

28 December 2018

Interview with Paul Pillar.

Turkish Presidential Hopeful: We would immediately establish diplomatic ties with Syria

17 June 2018

Muharrem İnce from Republican People’s Party says he would immediately establish diplomatic ties with Syria if he won the coming election.

Off the Hook: Turkey continues Afrin operation despite UNSC resolution

27 February 2018

By Kaveh L. Afrasiabi

Is it Erdogan’s Turn to Leave Power?

13 November 2017

In an op-ed for Iranian Diplomacy, senior political analyst Sadegh Maleki discusses similarities between Turkish president and Ataturk.

As Turkey Kicks Off Operation in Northern Syria, Iran Has to Heed Several Strategic Warnings

10 October 2017

Turkey’s Shift toward Iran, Russia, and its Motives

21 September 2017

An article published on Fararu takes a second look at Turkey’s recent shift toward Iran and Russia.

For Qatar, There Was No Choice But to Lean Toward Tehran and Ankara

13 September 2017

In an interview with Moderate news agency Khabar Online, political scientist and former diplomat Hermidas Bavand has discussed the Persian Gulf crisis between Qatar and its neighbors.

Saudi Arabia and Turkey May Be Ready to Mend Fences with Tehran

20 August 2017

An unprecedented visit to Turkey by Iran’s Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces is viewed as a remarkable sign that the two countries have reached common ground on some sensitive issues.

How Tehran Terror Attacks Overshadowed Major Developments in the Middle East

10 June 2017

Terrorist attacks in Tehran diverted attention from key developments in the Persian Gulf and Iraq, says analyst Sadegh Maleki.

Turkey’s Regional Policy in the Year Ahead

02 April 2017

Middle East expert Mohammad-Ali Dastamali believes Turkey’s Erdogan should seek a share proportionate with Turkey’s capabilities and opportunities in Syria and Iraq.

Russia Has Taken Syria as Hostage to Get Concessions from West

27 March 2017

For Moscow, Damascus is a card it could use to extract concessions from the West and get rid of sanctions. By Ali Bigdeli.

The Limits of Turkey’s Double Game

22 February 2017

By Kaveh L. Afrasiabi.

What Is Turkey Up to by Criticizing Iran?

21 February 2017

Turkish officials have joined countries that accuse Iran of a destabilizing role in the region. Tehran has remained self-restrained but Iranian media outlets have already begun to fire back.

Syria Peace Talks to Kick Off in Astana Amid Tehran’s Concerns

22 January 2017

Iran has seen Astana talks as a potential prelude to the resolution of the Syrian crisis, but some observers are warning that it might not go as Iran wishes.

Is Iran Getting the Short End of the Stick in the Syrian Crisis?

06 January 2017

Will Tehran be marginalized in its partnership with Ankara and Moscow, or it can take advantage of the new dynamics created by Turkey’s involvement?

The Significance of Walid Muallem’s Recent Tehran Visit

03 January 2017

In a blog post published on Khabar Online, foreign policy expert Hassan Lasjerdi discusses recent developments in Syria, expressing hope that coordination between key players could pave the way for a final solution to the crisis.

Situation Report: Latest developments in Syria

03 January 2017

Iran’s former ambassador to Damascus Mohammadreza Raouf Sheibani argues that influential players in Syria are now more optimistic about a solution to the crisis after the liberation of Aleppo.

New Cease-Fire in Syria: Challenges and Prospects

30 December 2016

By Kaveh L. Afrasiabi

"View Turkey with Distrust" Advises Conservative News Agency to Russia

20 December 2016

In an article written by Vahid Samadi, Fars News Agency calls on Russia to adopt resistance in Syria.

Turkey Wanted Iran to Let the Syrian Regime Collapse Says Former Envoy to Syria

20 December 2016

Parching Persia: Environmental crisis hits Iran

21 October 2016

Bells have been tolling for Iran’s water crisis but there seems to be a nation-wide lack of interest. Foreign policy has also failed to take its own part.

Iran and Turkey: Rivalry in Iraq and the Middle East

15 October 2016

Mosul is no Jarabulus but the Euphrates Shield Operation has provided Turkey with tools and opportunities which have given the country the upper hand in Syria in the face of Iran and Russia, writes Middle East expert Mohammad-Ali Dastmali.

Iran Should Not Underestimate Adverse Coalitions that Could Mean War

09 September 2016

In an interview with Iranian Diplomacy, Shireen Tahmaaseb Hunter of Georgetown University discusses Middle East developments in the wake of the nuclear deal.

WWI Redeux? Middle East in the Age of Uncertainty

05 September 2016

How Ankara and Riyadh have shortened the life of friendship and foes in the Middle East.

Jarabulus Operation and Ankara’s Master Plans

30 August 2016

Why has the Turkish Army entered Syrian territory at this point?

Reflections on Coup and Countercoup in Turkey

30 July 2016

Erdogan will utilize the failed coup’s windfall as a mechanism for political mobilization to tackle the Kurdish problem that extends to Syria and Iraq.