Iran has ‘More to Lose than to Gain’ from Azerbaijan Victory
The Islamic Republic is fearful of an Israeli presence on its northwest border, in addition to the presence of Turkish-backed Sunni operatives sent to help the Azeris, a former National Security Council member tells JNS.
The IDF in the Shadow of the Pandemic
As the State of Israel faces intertwined health, economic and political crises, the IDF has been left without a new defense budget. Nevertheless, it is moving to adapt to a rapidly changing strategic environment.
As Turkey’s Lira Tumbles, Erdogan Pursues Neo-Ottoman Visions
The AKP rejects Ataturk’s dismemberment of the Turkish caliphate, and its neo-Ottoman policies today reflect this ideology.
The November Elections Will Impact US National Security
While the U.S. elections will be determined by domestic issues, voters should realize that their choice will have significant ramifications for national and homeland security.
The Palestinians are Losing the Arab World’s Support
The days of Palestinian bullying the Gulf states are over. The new generation of sheiks is made of sturdier stuff.
Who Will Deal with Turkey?
How is the U.S. supposed to deal with Erdogan, the head of NATO member Turkey—a strategically placed ally, traversing two continents, that Washington has long viewed as indispensable?
I’m Banned from the US for ‘Association with a Terrorist Organization’
Turkey is not today a pro-US or pro-Western state in any but the most nominal terms.
Turkey’s Bid to Return to Ottoman-Era Glory Endangers Israel and the Region
The president is not only a leader with an Islamist ideology, but a realpolitik player. Turkey is in Iraq and Syria, and has a military base in Qatar and in Somalia. It is now busy in Libya.
The 9/11 Anniversary and the 9/11 Wars
Stopping jihadists is a mission worth discussing during a presidential election.
The Battle for Belarus
It’s become increasingly obvious that the victory of freedom over authoritarianism is not inevitable or maybe even probable.
