Opinions - Middle East and North Africa

Suudi Arabistan’ın Türkiye’nin Suriye ve Mısır’la Normalleşme Süreçlerine Etkileri

by Enes Esen, published on 29 March 2023

Türkiye’nin Suriye ve Mısır’la son dönemdeki normalleşme süreçlerini sadece ikili ilişkiler perspektifinden değerlendirmemek gerekiyor. Arap dünyasında lider konumunda olan Suudi Arabistan’ın bu ülkelerle ilişkileri ve Türkiye’ye yönelik tavrı bölge politikalarını doğrudan etkiliyor. Bu bağlamda, Suudi Arabistan’ın Mısır ve Suriye ile ilişkilerinde son dönemde önemli gelişmeler yaşanıyor.

Why Was the Meeting Between Turkey and Syria Cancelled?

by Enes Esen, published on 17 March 2023

The cancellation of the meeting can be interpreted as a snub to the Erdogan administration, especially since the abrupt nature of the cancellation did not allow Ankara to save face by providing a more reasonable excuse

İsrail ve İran Arasında Artan Çatışma Riski

by Enes Esen, published on 11 March 2023

Halihazırda İran’ın nükleer bomba yapmak için gerekli olan %90 uranyum zenginleştirme oranına yaklaşmış olması bölgede alarm zillerinin çalmasına neden oluyor. Bu endişelerin diplomatik yolla giderilmemesi nedeniyle bölgede yeni bir askeri çatışma yaşanma ihtimali giderek artıyor.

Tunus’ta Tek Adam Rejimine Dönüş

by Mehmet Çelik, published on 16 February 2023

Tunus Cumhurbaşkanı Kais Said, 2011 yılında devrilen Zeynel Abidin Bin Ali’nin tek adam rejiminin taşlarını ülkede yeniden döşüyor. Said, kendisi eski bir Anayasa hukuku profesörü olmasına rağmen Tunus’ta hukuk devletine en ağır darbeleri indirmeye devam ediyor.

Changing Turkish Calculus in Northern Syria

by Enes Esen, published on 12 February 2023

The earthquake has probably changed the calculus of a political decision on an incursion into northern Syria before the presidential elections. The earthquake has disrupted a vital logistics link between Turkey and Syria. The Turkish leadership is busy with the political outcomes of the earthquake and containing heavy criticism against its incompetence in handling the disaster.

Will Erdoğan and Al-Assad Shake Hands Soon?

by Enes Esen, published on 30 December 2022

President Erdoğan said on December 15th that he had proposed to Russia’s President Putin to hold a trilateral meeting between Turkey, Russia, and Syria. First, chiefs of intelligence would meet, followed by a meeting with ministers of defense, and later a meeting with ministers of foreign affairs. After these meetings laid the ground, he opined that the three presidents could have a trilateral meeting.

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Videos - Middle East and North Africa

Israel vs. Iran: What It Means for Turkey

June 26, 2025

Haşim Tekineş

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

Haşim Tekineş

Kerim Has

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

Haşim Tekineş

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

Haşim Tekineş

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

Is a Turkey-Israel Clash Coming?

April 9, 2025

Haşim Tekineş

by Haşim Tekineş, published on 9 April 2025

In this video, we break down the rising tensions between Turkey and Israel following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. As Ankara emerges as the dominant power in post-war Syria, Israel grows increasingly concerned about Turkish influence spreading across the region.

What is the PKK? Inside Turkey’s Recent Peace Talks

March 12, 2025

Haşim Tekineş

by Haşim Tekineş, published on 12 March 2025

Turkey has initiated a new round of talks with the Kurdistan Workers' Party, a.k.a. PKK. PKK's founding leader called the group to lay down their weapons and dissolve the organization. The PKK has declared a ceasefire. Turkey seems to be closer to peace more than ever. Yet, ironically, the country is getting more and more authoritarian every passing day. The question is whether the authoritarian peace is possible?