Author: Jonathan Spyer / Political Geography: Turkey

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 05-2021
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Neither Ankara nor Tehran want a strong Iraq, or a strong Syria. On the contrary, the fragmentation of these countries suits both.
Topic:: Foreign Policy, Imperialism, Regional Cooperation, and Leadership
Political Geography:: Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Middle East, and Syria

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 02-2021
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Turkey and Pakistan’s growing closeness has deep foundations. These are two countries following a similar trajectory.
Topic:: Diplomacy, Regional Cooperation, Bilateral Relations, and Alliance
Political Geography:: Pakistan, Europe, Turkey, and Middle East

Author:: Hay Ertan Cohen Yanarocak and Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 02-2021
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Erdoğan has created a private military and paramilitary system. He deploys this apparatus for domestic and foreign operations without official oversight.
Topic:: Foreign Policy, Military Strategy, Leadership, Private Sector, and Public-Private Partnership
Political Geography:: Europe and Turkey

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 01-2021
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Only the very optimistic could believe in real strategic cooperation between Erdogan’s regime and Jerusalem.
Topic:: Diplomacy, Bilateral Relations, Conflict, Peace, and Strategic Interests
Political Geography:: Europe, Turkey, Middle East, and Israel

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 07-2020
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: From northwest Iraq to Tripoli on Libya’s African coast, Turkey is flexing its muscles – without the slightest nod to the supposedly ‘pro-Western’ and ‘pro-NATO’ orientation that Turkey’s Western apologists like to recall.
Topic:: Military Strategy, Conflict, Regionalism, Strategic Stability, and Destabilization
Political Geography:: Europe, Turkey, Middle East, and Asia

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 03-2020
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Russia’s desire to woo Turkey from the West likely to prevent all-out war.
Topic:: Military Strategy, Hegemony, Conflict, and Intervention
Political Geography:: Russia, Europe, Turkey, Middle East, and Syria

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 02-2020
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Despite Syrian-Turkish clashes this week, Moscow is set to remain the key arbiter in Syria.
Topic:: Hegemony, Conflict, Peace, and Intervention
Political Geography:: Russia, Europe, Turkey, Middle East, and Syria

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 08-2019
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Turkish forces are also present in northern Iraq, where they are engaged in action against the PKK presence in the Kurdish-controlled north.
Topic:: Military Strategy, Conflict, and Regional Power
Political Geography:: Iraq, Europe, Turkey, Middle East, Syria, and Kurdistan

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 09-2019
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: The Turkey-Qatar-Muslim Brotherhood alliance first came to prominence in the early, optimistic months of the “Arab Spring.”
Topic:: Diplomacy, Regional Cooperation, Arab Spring, Alliance, and Muslim Brotherhood
Political Geography:: Europe, Turkey, Middle East, Qatar, and Persian Gulf

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 10-2019
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: While a determined Western-led effort to halt the Turkish invasion could still prevent Russian, Iranian and IS gains, time is growing short.
Topic:: Regional Cooperation, Military Strategy, Islamic State, Conflict, and Foreign Interference
Political Geography:: Russia, Europe, Iran, Turkey, Middle East, Israel, Syria, North America, and United States of America

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