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Sinem Cengiz

Sinem Cengiz is a Turkish political analyst who specializes in Turkey’s relations with the Middle East. 

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Foreign policy reboot strengthens Turkiye’s hand

Turkish foreign policy has been marked by major geopolitical shifts in the past year. Reading Turkish foreign policy is no simple task; it requires a nuanced understanding of the country’s diplomatic maneuvers, as well as its regional and global positioning.

December 27, 2024

Regional support crucial for Turkiye’s new Syria policy

Syria remains highly fragile, facing several challenges and risks. This makes it essential for Turkiye to secure broad regional support for its evolving strategy in the country, which has gone through various phases of instability and seen many power struggles involving several actors.

December 20, 2024

Turkiye, Gulf states can play key role in Syria’s future

Syria has gone through multiple phases, each marked by severe repercussions for both the Syrian people and other states in the region. Today, the war-torn country is at a crucial juncture: The Assad regime, which ruled the country for five decades, has finally faced its inevitable end.

December 13, 2024