Opinions - Middle East and North Africa

The Rapprochement Between Turkey and Egypt: The Reasons and Possible Outcomes

The Rapprochement Between Turkey and Egypt: The Reasons and Possible Outcomes

by Mustafa Enes Esen, published on 25 April, 2021
The rapprochement efforts between Turkey and Egypt are not just important for these two countries. They have also imminent consequences for Libya and the Brotherhood. An agreement between Turkey and Egypt would boost the chances of the viability of Libya’s unity government.
The Legitimacy Issue in Turkey’s Military Interventions in Syria and Libya

The Legitimacy Issue in Turkey’s Military Interventions in Syria and Libya

by Mustafa Enes Esen, published on 17 February 2021
To justify its military operations in Syria, Turkey has referred to self-defense and counterterrorism, and vaguely invoked humanitarian intervention and responsibility to protect civilians. In Libya, however, Turkey invoked UN resolutions and bilateral security agreements for its operations.
The Legitimacy Issue in Turkey’s Military Interventions in Syria and Libya

The Legitimacy Issue in Turkey’s Military Interventions in Syria and Libya

by Mustafa Enes Esen, published on 17 February 2021
As its troop deployments in Syria and Libya are constituting an intervention into domestic jurisdiction, Turkey needed to show that it is complying with the international laws as well as setting out the rationale for its military operations in those countries.
The Middle East During the Trump Administration

The Middle East During the Trump Administration

by Haşim Tekineş, published on 17 November 2020
The Trump Administration has been an extraordinary experience for the entire world as much as for the United States. However, regarding the Middle East, it has not caused a radical change in general, but accelerated already-existing trends
President Trump and the Recent Arab-Israeli Normalizations

President Trump and the Recent Arab-Israeli Normalizations

by Servet Akman, published on 25 October 2020
Eleven days to the elections in the United States, President Donald Trump announced the deal that Israel and Sudan have agreed to normalize relations. President Trump said there are five more Arab countries ready to join the bandwagon to have ties with Israel.
Oman: New Theater of Regional Rivalries?

Oman: New Theater of Regional Rivalries?

by Haşim Tekine published on 31 August 2020
The recent change of leadership in Muscat is crucial for regional balance of power as much as for Oman’s domestic politics. Following Sultan Qaboos bin Said’s 50-year long reign, the country has had a new ruler, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, since last January.

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Suriye Türkiye için Zafer mi Zaafiyet mi?

July 17, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş, published on 17 July 2025
Suriye'de artan gerilim bir kere daha bölgedeki dengelerin nezaketini ortaya koydu. İsrail ise Şam'ı vurarak Suriye konusunda kararlılığını ortaya koydu? Türkiye nasıl cevap verecek?

İran'ın 13. Günü

July 13, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş and Mehmet Akif Koç, published on 13 July 2025/
İran'ın İsrail'le yaşadığı askeri gerilim İran'ı nasıl etkiledi?

Israel vs. Iran: What It Means for Turkey

June 26, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş, published on 26 June 2025
In this in-depth analysis, we explore how Turkey is responding to the Israel–Iran war and what it means for Ankara’s security, its role in the Middle East, and its delicate balance between its alliances and rivalries. From Turkey’s historical neutrality in regional conflicts to its growing tensions with both Israel and Iran, this video takes a closer look at the biggest geopolitical shift in the Middle East — and how it could redefine Turkey’s future.

İran ve İsrail Arasında Rusya

June 25, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş and Kerim Has, published on 25 June 2025
Bu hafta instituDE'nin konuğu Dr. Kerim Has, İran-İsrail krizinde Rusya'nın pozisyonunu analiz ediyor.

Trump ve İran-İsrail Gerilimi

June 19, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş, published on 19 June 2025
Trump İran ve İsrail arasındaki gerilime katılıp katılmama konusunda yol ayrımında.

Suriye'de Zamana Karşı Yarış!

May 3, 2025
by Haşim Tekineş, published on 3 May 2025
instituDE Dış Politika Analisti Haşim Tekineş Suriye'de son haftalarda yaşanan gelişmeleri, ana aktörlerin oyun planlarını ve ülkedeki dengeleri ele aldı