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: ‘Turkey’
Saudi Arabia: two trials
Posted onSaudi Arabia – the women activists and Khashoggi trials cast a long shadow.
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.
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.
Iraq: Trump irritates
Posted onIraq – still no government but a budget agreed. Clumsy statement by Trump on Iran.
Syria – the Trump withdrawal
Posted onConfusion about the future of US action in Syria as Trump’s announcement of withdrawal is seemingly undermined.
Saudi Arabia still in the doghouse
Posted onTrial of 11 unnamed persons for the Khashoggi murder begins. Any stick will now do to beat Saudi Arabia.
Iraq: still no government
Posted onIraq politicking – no government six months after the election. Trump’s undiplomatic visit. IS ruination – the fight continues.
Turkey and Syria – on the edge
Posted onTurkey still poised to extend its invasion of northern Syria, but faces uncertainties with US and Russia.