As a result, Syria will remain a source of tension in Turkish-Russian relations. Given Ankara's role in Assad's ouster, the fall of Syria's regime further reinforced Moscow's view of Turkey as an ...

French foreign minister reaches out to Syrian Democratic Forces as Paris also juggles discussions with Turkey and Israel regarding key issues in Syria.

To make that happen, President Donald Trump needs to leverage his unique standing with Middle Eastern leaders. He must set ...

ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call that the ...

(THE CONVERSATION) President Donald Trump announced while in Saudi Arabia on May 14, 2025, that the United States would lift sanctions on Syria. The turnaround was a huge victory for the ...

By 2016-2017, Turkey had essentially come to terms with Russia’s intensified military intervention in Syria, which helped the Assad regime regain control of much of the country. For all intents ...

Trump’s lifting of Syria sanctions is a win for Turkey, too – pointing to outsized role middle powers can play in regional affairs By Hyeran Jo , Texas A&M University May 19, 2025 ...

Trump’s lifting of Syria sanctions is a win for Turkey, too – pointing to outsized role middle powers can play in regional affairs By Hyeran Jo , Texas A&M University May 19, 2025 ...