The Kerch Strait Crisis Presents an Opportunity for Russia in the Arctic

The Kerch Strait Crisis Presents an Opportunity for Russia in the Arctic

Russia would have obviously preferred that the Kerch Strait Crisis with Ukraine never happened, but since it did, Moscow’s wasting no time in taking advantage of the highly publicized defense of its maritime borders in the Black Sea to promote a similar policy towards its sovereign waters in the Arctic Ocean, though the US might…

With Azov Sea Events Stealing Spotlight, US Gathers Huge Military Force in and Around Syria

With Azov Sea Events Stealing Spotlight, US Gathers Huge Military Force in and Around Syria

While the world attention is riveted to the situation in the Azov Sea and the relationship between Russia and Ukraine, US forces are getting prepared for a large-scale military operation in Syria. US President Donald Trump announced this past March that the military personnel would be leaving Syria “very soon.” Looks like he has changed his mind…

The Trials and Tribulations of Turkish Foreign Policy

The Trials and Tribulations of Turkish Foreign Policy

When Vladimir Putin visited President Erdogan’s lavish new $500-million presidential palace in Ankara, he had one thing to say: “I’m very impressed.” Professor Hasan Unal, savoring the dry humor, derives as much pleasure in retelling the story as Putin’s remark may have been lost on Erdogan, who is famous for his lack of humor. Professor Hasan…