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Turkiye torpedoes trilateral meeting with Sweden, Finland
In response to the indefinite postponement, the Swedish PM stressed his country wants to 'restart dialogue' with Turkiye in order to ratify their NATO bid
Jan 24, 2023
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Turkiye, Syria, Russia hold first high-level talks since 2011
The Russian Ministry has indicated that 'the parties stressed the constructive nature of the dialogue held in this format and the need to continue it in order to stabilize Syria'
Dec 28, 2022
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Turkey, Sweden begin two-day talks over Kurdish extradition
Ankara has previously urged both Sweden and Finland to support Turkey in its fight against Kurdish armed groups in Syria, as a condition to their NATO membership application
Oct 05, 2022
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Erdogan, Zelenskyy and Guterres meet in Ukraine for talks
The discussions revolved around solutions for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station, and the Ukrainian export of grain via the Black Sea
Aug 18, 2022
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As new Vienna talks begin, Israel lobbies Washington to attack Iran
The sanctions-removal talks have been continuously hindered by ongoing US economic attacks on Iran and by Tel Aviv's meddling
Dec 09, 2021
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Iran’s carrot-and-stick strategy toward the Taliban
Iran’s stance on the Taliban involves strategically aligning its West Asian and Eurasian policies, employing key leverage, and positioning itself as a key regional player in shaping Afghanistan's future, without undermining its own water and security concerns. 
May 22, 2023
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Russian-Turkish ‘co-opetition’ from Syria to Nagorno-Karabakh
At a time when conflicts are increasingly interconnected, and provide tactical levers to assert pressure elsewhere, the competition between Russia-Iran and Turkiye in Syria and the South Caucasus is destined to overlap.
Mar 17, 2023
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Sweden’s NATO membership negotiations set for next month: Turkish FM
The Turkish foreign minister confirmed that the meeting will be held on 9 March in Brussels
Feb 27, 2023
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Turkiye, Iran discuss regional developments, bilateral ties in Ankara
Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran fully supports efforts toward Turkish-Syrian reconciliation
Jan 17, 2023
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Turkiye plans meeting of foreign ministers with Russia, Syria
The meeting between Syrian and Turkish defense ministers in Moscow on 28 December was considered the highest-level meeting between the two countries since the start of the war in 2011
Dec 30, 2022
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Reconciliation: Turkey has not made any serious offer to Syria
While Damascus is open to negotiations with Ankara, it is wary of being used as a Turkish pre-election political ploy.
Dec 23, 2022
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Jordanian King: ‘Iraq’s security is a fundamental pillar of the region’s security’
A joint industrial zone and an oil pipeline makes Iraq an important trading partner for Jordan
Nov 21, 2022
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Iranian, Turkish, Russian FMs meet to discuss Syria crisis
The foreign ministers reaffirmed their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Syria
Sep 22, 2022
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The power troika trumps Biden in West Asia
The presidents of Russia, Iran, and Turkey convened to discuss critical issues pertaining to West Asia, with the illegal US occupation of Syria a key talking point
Jul 20, 2022
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In Eurasia, the War of Economic Corridors is in full swing
Mega Eurasian organizations and their respective projects are now converging at record speed, with one global pole way ahead of the other.
Jul 15, 2022
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Iran in South Caucasus: Turning losses into wins
Determined not to be cut out of the South Caucasus, Iran is forging strategic ties with both Baku and Yerevan
Jul 11, 2022
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Will Azerbaijan become a NATO pawn against Russia in South Caucasus?
Despite its recent 'alliance' upgrade with Russia, Azerbaijan wears many geopolitical masks and could play Trojan horse for Moscow's NATO adversaries
Jun 12, 2022
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Kuwaiti FM says Iran not part of Arash gas field project
Kuwait claims it owns over 50 percent of the gas field, while Iran affirms that both countries own equal shares
Apr 01, 2022
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Iran condemns Saudi-Kuwaiti deal on Arash gas field as ‘illegal’
The maritime border in this resource-rich area has yet to be demarcated between Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait
Mar 26, 2022
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Russia opens doors for Iran’s Eurasian integration
Raisi and Putin's January meeting may have seemed anticlimactic, but Russia is now opening doors for Iran's Eurasian integration
Feb 01, 2022
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The Iran-Azerbaijan standoff is a contest for the region’s transportation corridors
Sides are forming around the Iran vs Azerbaijan squabble. But this fight is not about ethnicity, religion or tribe - it is mainly about who gets to forge the region's new transportation routes.
Oct 05, 2021
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