Author: Didenur Dastan

The current climate in global politics could prove a ripe ground for Türkiye and the European Union to set aside their differences and join forces in a defense pact after a historic U.S. pivot but any possible security mechanism must be fair, according to an international relations expert. Europe has reeled from a sudden U-turn in U.S. foreign policy since Donald Trump took office in January and unleashed a series of threats, including disengagement and signals that Washington could abandon its commitment to protect NATO allies on the continent. Trump cutting off military aid to Ukraine has put the 27…

With the ouster of Bashar Assad’s regime and the end of a nearly 14-year civil war, Syria is looking to a new future of abundant opportunities and several risks that could derail any effort to rebuild, but neighboring Türkiye is lending a helping hand. Regional power broker Türkiye has steadily backed Syrian opposition forces since the civil war broke out in 2011, which was also a boost to its fight against the PKK and its Syrian offshoot, the YPG. Since the anti-regime offensive took Damascus and Assad fled to Russia, Ankara has vowed to “do whatever is necessary” for the…