Turkey-Iraq Relations in the Spiral of Past and Future

For the CFRI, Dr Abdullah Kiran, professor at the Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration at Muş Alparslan University, examines the difficult Turkey-Iraq relations since the end of the First World War, in order to better understand the rising tensions between the two countries.

Trump and the New Era of Middle Eastern Policies

According to Abdullah Kiran, when Trump begins his second term, the United States may continue to intervene in the Middle East due to the persistent threat posed by Iran, which seeks to influence the Gulf region. Iran, weakened by its setbacks in Syria and Lebanon, could focus more of its efforts on the Gulf, intensifying its rivalry with Saudi Arabia and other members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), while further fueling regional tensions. However, the continuation of American intervention remains uncertain, dependent on upcoming political and strategic developments. This situation must be closely monitored, as any potential increase in U.S. military presence could escalate existing conflicts.