As Turkey’s operation in northeast Syria enters its fifth day, the center of gravity of the operation shifts toward the west.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Operation Peace Spring: What is the Turkish army's next step?
Sunnis support protests in Iraq, yet fear involvement
Sunnis have been quiet during the recent protests in Iraq, but not because they aren't suffering along with their Shiite countrymen.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Sunnis support protests in Iraq, yet fear involvement
Who will pay $53 billion for Turkey’s safe zone project?
Turkey wants to build more than 200,000 housing units in northeastern Syria where Operation Peace Spring is taking place in order to resettle some 2 million Syrian refugees.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Who will pay billion for Turkey’s safe zone project?
Trump announces sanctions against Turkey
The Treasury Department sanctions Turkey's defense, energy, and interior ministers over Turkey's incursion into northern Syria.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Trump announces sanctions against Turkey
Will Jordan extend Israeli lease of farmlands?
Israeli farmers will soon be forced to abandon their agricultural lands at Naharayim, in Jordanian territory, at the end of their 25-year leases this month according to a provision of the peace treaty between Jordan and Israel.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Will Jordan extend Israeli lease of farmlands?
Majority of Iranians now want to quit nuclear deal
A new poll shows that Iranian public support has decreased significantly for the JCPOA, and three-quarters of those polled indicate that they only support restarting negotiations with the United States if sanctions are lifted first.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Majority of Iranians now want to quit nuclear deal
Will Arbaeen observance bring peace or protests in Iraq?
As the Arbaeen pilgrimage is about to start in Iraq, authorities fear demonstrators will launch new protests.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Will Arbaeen observance bring peace or protests in Iraq?
Erdogan says he does not mind presence of Syrian troops as long as Kurds leave
The Syrian Democratic Forces forged a deal with the Syrian government to hold off the Turkish attack in northern Syria.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Erdogan says he does not mind presence of Syrian troops as long as Kurds leave
Turkey’s military operation turning into a diplomatic war
As the military front becomes perceptibly static in Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring, the center of gravity shifts to diplomatic front, seemingly catching Ankara underprepared.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey’s military operation turning into a diplomatic war