Mayoral elections do not go Erdoğan’s way, his first experience of the tendency of the democratic pendulum to swing. A test for Turkish democracy.
Articles tagged: ‘Syria’
Trump recognises Israeli annexation of Golan
Posted onTrump announces a U-turn on the Golan Heights. General condemnation. A boost for Netanyahu’s election prospects.
Syria: IS end game
Posted onSyria- IS fighting in the last ditch, outside powers manoeuvring for advantage.
Jordan needs help
Posted onWith its usual problems plus over a million Syrian refugees Jordan needs support. Some positive developments in the region.
Sectarianism in conflicts in the Middle East
Posted onsectarianism is a symptom of the problem, not the underlying problem itself. Many of the region’s conflicts are more about ethnic identity and nationalism, but Arab dictators use sectarianism to bolster their positions.
IS – the outlook
Posted onIS all but defeated in Syria, reduced to guerrilla tactics as in Iraq and elsewhere. Remains a terrorist threat along with al-Qa’ida and other fragments.
Major water projects in Arab countries
Posted onDams and pipelines have been among the largest infrastructure projects in the Arab world. Some have been successful, some less so.
Syria – the Trump withdrawal
Posted onConfusion about the future of US action in Syria as Trump’s announcement of withdrawal is seemingly undermined.
Sudan – sustained protests
Posted onSudan – three weeks of protests more widespread and numerous than previously. Teargas and live ammunition cause some casualties but protests continue.
Iraq: still no government
Posted onIraq politicking – no government six months after the election. Trump’s undiplomatic visit. IS ruination – the fight continues.