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Turkey

Turkish-Iranian Rift: An Opportunity for Israel

Israel should exploit the expanding rift between Ankara and Tehran to normalize its relations with Turkey. This also could bring Turkey into the circle of countries supporting the Abraham Accords.

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
Policy Papers 02.03.2021
Iran Turkey
3d illustration. Speech bubbles with Turkey, Pakistan flags. Image with clipping path

Turkey, Pakistan: Inside the Ankara-Islamabad axis

Turkey and Pakistan’s growing closeness has deep foundations. These are two countries following a similar trajectory.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 14.02.2021
Pakistan Turkey

Erdogan using deniable private militias to destabilize the Middle East

Erdoğan has created a private military and paramilitary system. He deploys this apparatus for domestic and foreign operations without official oversight.

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak , Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 03.02.2021
Turkey
Turkey Gift illustration

Israel should stay wary of Turkey’s gifts

Only the very optimistic could believe in real strategic cooperation between Erdogan’s regime and Jerusalem.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 31.01.2021
Turkey
Silivri Prison in Silivri, Istanbul Turkey

Turkey’s Salafists, ISIS, and the Revolving Doors of Turkish Prisons

Turkey wants to have it both ways: To act against the Salafists, while using them as dispensable mercenaries against the Kurds.

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
Policy Papers 02.10.2020
ISIS Turkey
EU-TURKEY FLAGS ILLUSTRATION

An EU response to Turkey’s increased aggressiveness

Turkey’s ambitious and expansionist leader, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has capitalized on the end of the Cold War and on US isolationist tendencies in enhancing Turkey’s international standing.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 02.10.2020
Europe Turkey
Eastern Mediterranean Greece and Israel Flags Illustration

Israel, Greece, and the Turkish Challenge: Acute Testing Lies Ahead

Israel is unable to get directly involved in eastern Mediterranean hostilities, should they erupt. But it can and should cooperate closely with Greece in intelligence matters and arms acquisition and coordinate political action with Greece in Washington. The US stance largely will determine the practical scope of Erdogan’s ambitions.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 02.08.2020
Turkey
Turkey in Yemen Illustration

Is Yemen Turkey’s Next Stop after Libya?

Ankara's military interventions in Iraq, Syria and Libya as well as its growing presence in the eastern Mediterranean constitutes a radical change in Turkish foreign policy. Its recent success in Libya demonstrates Ankara’s regional heft. Turkey’s next intervention is probably in Yemen.

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
Policy Papers 20.07.2020
Middle East Turkey
Erdogan

Erdogan’s Arc of Destabilization

From northwest Iraq to Tripoli on Libya’s African coast, Turkey is flexing its muscles – without the slightest nod to the supposedly ‘pro-Western’ and ‘pro-NATO’ orientation that Turkey’s Western apologists like to recall.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 05.07.2020
Middle East Turkey
Libya Turkey flags illustration on Tripoli Background

Washington needs a policy in Libya as Turkey’s presence grows

A strong Turkish foothold in Libya threatens the free flow of energy resources from the Eastern Mediterranean basin to Europe as planned by Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Italy and Israel.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 18.06.2020
Libya Turkey
map_of_idlib_ceasefire_march_2020

Idlib, the next phase of the Turkish-Syrian conflict

Russia’s desire to woo Turkey from the West likely to prevent all-out war.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 11.03.2020
Russia Syria
Vector map of Turkey country colored by national flag

Erdogan’s Dangerous Diagonal: What can be Done to Counter Turkey’s EEZ claims?

Israel needs enhanced naval capability for the protection of its own EEZ and for the creation of a proper balance of power in the eastern Mediterranean.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 09.12.2019
Middle Eastern economy Turkey
baris_pinari_harekati_sonrasi_resulayn_serekani_bombalaniyor

Understanding the Dynamics behind Turkey’s ‘Operation Peace Spring”

On "Kurdophobia," Refugees and Reviving the National Pact Borders.

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
Policy Papers 16.10.2019
Syria Turkey
riseup4rojava_berlin_2019-10-10_07

Beyond Outrage

What Can and Should Be Done to Limit the Scope of the Turkish Assault on Rojava?

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 16.10.2019
Kurds Syria
the-turkish-invasion-of-northeast-syria

The Turkish Invasion of Northeast Syria

While a determined Western-led effort to halt the Turkish invasion could still prevent Russian, Iranian and IS gains, time is growing short.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 15.10.2019
Syria Turkey
Qatar and Turkey puzzles from flags 3D rendering isolated on white background

Islamist Archipelago: The Turkey-Qatar Nexus

The Turkey-Qatar-Muslim Brotherhood alliance first came to prominence in the early, optimistic months of the “Arab Spring.”

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 22.09.2019
Qatar Turkey
ISTANBUL TURKEY - JUNE 8 2016: The Navy patrol ship Tekirda sailing along the Bosphorus and the landmark Maiden's Tower in Uskudar. The Turkish ship is escorting the larger Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich which can be seen to the left

Turkey Sets Course against the West in the Mediterranean

Turkish forces are also present in northern Iraq, where they are engaged in action against the PKK presence in the Kurdish-controlled north.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 07.08.2019
Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey - Nov 03, 2018: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting with President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko

Erdoğan is Not Invulnerable

The US, Europe and Israel can force a modification in Erdoğan's conduct on a wide range of issues, including his duplicity on Iran, support for Hamas in Gaza, subversion in Jerusalem, intervention in Libya, aggression towards Cypriot gas explorations, threats to Kurds of Rojava, and repression at home.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 11.07.2019
Turkey

Saving Rojava

Military, diplomatic and economic pressures can be brought to bear to preserve SDF and Kurdish autonomy in northeastern Syria, and to deter Turkey and Iran from conquering these areas.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 26.12.2018
Syria Turkey
Idlib, a city in Syria on a map (selective focus)

Erdogan’s Dilemma

Turkey faces few good options as the Idlib offensive looms.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 05.09.2018
Syria Turkey

The Cypriotization of Northern Syria

Turkey is turning northern Syria – Jarabulus and Afrin – into the “Turkish Republic of Northern Syria,” just as it has turned northern Cyprus into a Turkish protectorate through military and economic domination.

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
Policy Papers 20.08.2018
Turkey

Hamas Activities in Turkey against Israel

Ankara is allowing Hamas to continue operating from Turkish territory against Israel. Israel can and should thwart such Turkish violations of the reconciliation agreement between the two countries.

Mr. Omer Dostri
Policy Papers 03.08.2018
Turkey

Thwart Turkey’s Jerusalem incursion

Israel should be defending itself against Erdogan by blocking his Jerusalem incursion, and taking the offensive against Erdogan by impeding his military build-up.

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Policy Papers 10.07.2018
Turkey
F35 strike aircraft front view isolated on a white background.

10 reasons to tank the F-35 jet sale to Turkey

Turkey is no longer a reliable Western ally. Provision of the F-35 jet would strengthen Erdogan's authoritarian Islamist regime and boost its capabilities for regional mischief.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 25.05.2018
Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Erdogan: Anti-Semite and regional threat

Israel should ring the alarm bells about Turkish adventurism. Under Erdogan, Turkey has become a dangerous country on the road to authoritarianism.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 21.05.2018
Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Erdogan’s Shadow Army: The Influence of “Sadat,” Turkey’s Private Defense Group

“Sadat” is heavily involved in Ankara’s training of Syrian Sunni rebels for the fight against Assad.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 24.04.2018
Turkey
The Syrian Arab Republic Administrative divisions Map

The Sultan’s Pleasure: Turkey Expands Operations in Syria and Iraq

All indications suggest that for Turkey, the recent battles were only a phase in a larger process. So where might Turkey turn next? And what is the goal of the Turkish campaign?

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 09.04.2018
Turkey
London, United Kingdom, 17th March 2018:- The Stand Up to Racism march through central London

After ‘Afrin: Make Erdogan Pay

President Erdogan is taking Turkey in dangerous directions. The conquest of the Kurdish 'Afrin enclave lends momentum to his ambitions. Erdogan must pay a manifest price for leading Turkey towards dictatorship and Islamism.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 28.03.2018
Kurds Turkey
salih_muslim__ulla_jelpke

The Arrest of Saleh Muslim: Escalation in Kurdish-Turkish Tensions

How the arrest of this Kurdish leader is handled will indicate the extent to which the Syrian Kurds’ central role in the fight against the Islamic State has accrued some broader political legitimacy for their leadership. This, in turn, has implications for the troubled relationship between the West and Turkey.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 28.02.2018
Kurds Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Erdogan’s Israel obsession

While Israel cannot let Turkish President Erdogan's attacks slide, its response must differentiate between Turkish society and its popular but problematic leader.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 30.12.2017
Turkey

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