"...The central issue remains unresolved, despite the efforts to restore diplomatic relations:
#Damascus
demands the withdrawal of
#Turkish
military forces from northern
#Syria
and western
#Iraq
, a condition that
#Turkey
has repeatedly rejected...'
👇
4- "...Despite the frequent rhetoric, regional power struggles, and occasional proxy clashes, both
#Israel
and
#Iran
are engaged in a strategic game rather than a path toward an inevitable war. While there may be incidents of aggression, such as airstrikes, covert operations,...
3-...'enmity' with
#Israel
. Its military strategy and geopolitical ambitions have historically been focused on the
#Muslim
world, often in the context of sectarian divides, such as the
#Sunni
-
#Shia
split..."
2- ...in the region are not
#Israel
(often symbolized by "the
#Jews
") but rather the
#Turks
and
#Arabs
. Therefore, its geopolitical and strategic concerns are more directly influenced by its relations and competition with neighbouring
#Turkish
and
#Arab
states rather than its...
1- "...
#Iran
's historical and current military engagements are predominantly with other
#Muslim
-majority nations or states, rather than with non-Muslim countries. It has either sought out or engaged in conflicts primarily within the
#Islamic
world. Iran's primary adversaries...
3-...'enmity' with
#Israel
. Its military strategy and geopolitical ambitions have historically been focused on the
#Muslim
world, often in the context of sectarian divides, such as the
#Sunni
-
#Shia
split..."
1- "...On the surface,
#Iran
and
#Israel
appear to be sworn enemies who are engaged in a conflict that is both ideological and geopolitical in nature. Israel is regularly referred to as an example of an illegitimate state by Iran. Iran is portrayed by Israel as a key danger to...
1- "...
#Iran
's historical and current military engagements are predominantly with other
#Muslim
-majority nations or states, rather than with non-Muslim countries. It has either sought out or engaged in conflicts primarily within the
#Islamic
world. Iran's primary adversaries...
We love
#Turkish
proverbs because they allow a deep understanding of politics without extensive analysis: 👇
"Bayram değil seyran değil, eniştem beni niye öptü?"
(It isn't a holiday, it isn't a stroll, why did my brother-in-law kiss me?)
Is
#Erdogan
's
#Turkey
getting ready for a regional or global war?
👇
1-"...The conciliatory gesture towards DEM Party members, coupled with his recognition of the necessity for “peace within our own country,” may signify a strategic pivot, potentially acknowledging the...
3-...condemnation of
#Israel
reached a peak, bilateral trade continued to flourish. In fact, the volume of trade between the two countries now reaches billions of dollars annually.
#Erdogan
’s threats to sever diplomatic and economic ties with Israel, particularly over issues like
2- ...political strain, the two countries have maintained cooperation in various sectors, including trade, tourism, and military coordination at times. For instance, during political crises like the fallout after the two thousand ten
#Gaza
flotilla incident, where
#Turkey
’s...
5-...or retaliatory attacks, these are calculated moves meant to achieve specific objectives rather than steps toward a large-scale confrontation. They reinforce their respective strategic positions by keeping the conflict rhetorical and indirect..."
4- "...Despite the frequent rhetoric, regional power struggles, and occasional proxy clashes, both
#Israel
and
#Iran
are engaged in a strategic game rather than a path toward an inevitable war. While there may be incidents of aggression, such as airstrikes, covert operations,...
"The era of US-led global order, sometimes known as Pax Americana, is coming to an end, driven by both internal political transformations & external geopolitical difficulties. This collapse needs a strategic realignment for European countries, regardless of the U.S. elections."
3- However,
#Israel
is concerned about the potential outcome of the war, as
#Turkey
could strengthen its regional influence if
#Azerbaijan
were to achieve victory over
#Iran
. This could lead to the downfall of the
#Iranian
regime & result in Iran and
#Armenia
losing territory...
4-...or retaliatory attacks, these are calculated moves meant to achieve specific objectives rather than steps toward a large-scale confrontation. They reinforce their respective strategic positions by keeping the conflict rhetorical and indirect..."
1- "...Publicly,
#Erdogan
has consistently voiced support for the
#Palestinian
cause, often criticizing
#Israel
in strong terms. Yet, behind the scenes, trade and economic relations between
#Turkey
and Israel have remained robust, even growing over the years. Despite periods of..
"...The
#Gulen
movement was a significant soft power not only in
#Turkey
but also globally. It can also be described as "smart power," a term coined by Joseph Nye. The movement played a crucial role in promoting Turkey's interests abroad..."👇
3-...'enmity' with
#Israel
. Its military strategy and geopolitical ambitions have historically been focused on the
#Muslim
world, often in the context of sectarian divides, such as the
#Sunni
-
#Shia
split..."
2- ...in the region are not
#Israel
(often symbolized by "the
#Jews
") but rather the
#Turks
and
#Arabs
. Therefore, its geopolitical and strategic concerns are more directly influenced by its relations and competition with neighbouring
#Turkish
and
#Arab
states rather than its...
5- In a similar vein,
#Erdogan
made a statement last May claiming that
#Turkey
halted trade with
#Israel
, particularly due to the ongoing genocide in
#Gaza
. Despite this announcement about halting trade with Israel,
#Turkish
exports have continued to reach Israel either directly
4- ...the
#Gaza
conflict, rarely materialize into concrete action. In 2018, when the United States moved its embassy to
#Jerusalem
,
#Erdogan
called for serious steps against
#Israel
. However, trade figures revealed little impact.
4-...or retaliatory attacks, these are calculated moves meant to achieve specific objectives rather than steps toward a large-scale confrontation. They reinforce their respective strategic positions by keeping the conflict rhetorical and indirect..."
3- "...Despite the frequent rhetoric, regional power struggles, and occasional proxy clashes, both
#Israel
and
#Iran
are engaged in a strategic game rather than a path toward an inevitable war. While there may be incidents of aggression, such as airstrikes, covert operations,...
2- ...its security and the stability of the area, while it provides assistance to a variety of groups who are considered to be hostile to
#Israel
. Despite this seeming animosity, however, there is a complex web of strategic, political, and regional considerations that have...
1- "...On the surface,
#Iran
and
#Israel
appear to be sworn enemies who are engaged in a conflict that is both ideological and geopolitical in nature. Israel is regularly referred to as an example of an illegitimate state by Iran. Iran is portrayed by Israel as a key danger to...
3- According to
#Israel
, Hamas planned, prepared, and executed its attacks on October 7 'VERY SECRETLY', and
#Israelis
did not 'know' anything about the attack in advance. However, they claim that they found dozens of pages in
#Gaza
detailing a potential
#Hamas
plan much bigger..