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Category Archives: Regional Security
From Enemies to Allies: The Evolving Relationship between Egypt and Saudi Arabia Reply
Saudi-Egyptian relations have transformed since the 1962 North Yemen Civil War, but they still do not constitute a full-proof alliance. More…
Iraq Contemplates Its Kurdish Oil Dilemma Reply
As Kurdistan continues to export oil unilaterally, Baghdad struggles over how to respond. More…
Don’t Expect an Israel-Turkey Pipeline Reply
The relationship between Israel and Turkey has enough ups and downs as it is, and a pipeline for liquid natural gas is liable to create more downs than ups. More…
Libya, Syria, and the Resurgence of Al-Qaeda Reply
With Libya steadily approaching failed-state status and Syria engulfed in a devastating civil war, the US and its allies must redouble their efforts to combat Al-Qaeda in the Middle East and North Africa More…
Grappling With Diplomacy Reply
Can wrestling bridge the cultural gap between Iran and the United States?
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Turkey’s Shallow Vision for Strategic Depth Reply
Turkey’s Middle East policy has been upset by Morsi’s ouster — will Erdogan and his deputies risk further isolation or adjust accordingly? More…
Iranian Gas for a Thirsty Turkey 1
The protests are the main story, but Turkey’s ever-increasing need for a natural gas supply is liable to play an increased role in the country’s future direction. More…
Erdogan Drags A Heavy Bag To Washington Reply
Erdogan will look to discuss three major issues with Obama when they meet: Syria, Israel, and energy. Whatever decisions are made, the impact on the greater Near East is likely to be substantial. More…
For Israel and Turkey, an Apology is Rarely Just That 2
What Israel’s apology does and does not mean for a new era of Turkish-Israeli relations.
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