The Middle East Political and Economic Affairs

The Middle East Political and Economic Affairs: Reporting and analysis of major political and economic developments in the Middle East, Turkey being a key player in the region.

Could Israel really have gone mad enough to attack Türkiye?

Since taking office, U.S. President Donald Trump has been showing the world the darker face that the United States has…

1 day ago

Do the Kurds Want to Become a “Hired Geopolitical Weapon” Again?

As tensions surrounding Iran escalate, Washington and Tel Aviv appear to be placing every possible lever on the table —…

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The Positions of the EU, Russia, China, Arab Countries and Türkiye in the Iran War

First, let us note that there is no precedent in history for striking the initial blow against a target country…

4 days ago

Israel and the US Strike Iran: Regime Change with a Nuclear Pretext

The first major consequence of the coordinated Israeli and U.S. attack on Iran in the early hours of February 28…

7 days ago

Could Iran De Facto Recognise Israel and Preserve the Regime?

Geopolitical analysis of the US–Iran crisis typically rests on cold calculations of power: air defence systems, missile ranges, sanctions packages,…

2 weeks ago

US–Iran Talks Set for Istanbul, With Nerves on Edge

US and Iranian delegations are expected to meet in Istanbul on Friday, February 6, at Türkiye’s initiative. If it goes…

1 month ago

ISIS and SDF: Two Dummy Variables and the Middle East Matrix

In mathematics, when solving systems of equations with multiple unknowns, there is the concept of a “temporary variable,” or in…

1 month ago

Ceasefire in Syria: The SDF Failed, Shara Won Ankara Satisfied

  After the Syrian army pushed back SDF forces during a military operation that has been ongoing for the past…

2 months ago

Can Türkiye and Israel Afford a Permanent Rupture?

Türkiye and Israel are weathering one of the most acrimonious periods in their modern diplomatic history. The humanitarian catastrophe in…

3 months ago

Erdoğan-Netanyahu Jerusalem clash: Is Türkiye-Israel conflict looming?

The Erdoğan–Netanyahu confrontation is no longer just a war of words. It reflects a deeper struggle shaped by the contested…

6 months ago