As Turkish influence becomes more and more ingrained in Syrian politics, it succumbs to growing scrutiny over its poor, continual misconduct against innocent people and the impact of its military operations on these civilian populations.

All domestic parties to the conflict have consistently targeted their political dissenters as well as wartime rivals with enforced disappearances.

There needs to be more prominent transparency and honesty, evidence, and proof when it comes to the justification of the usage of drone strikes to support holding countries such as the United States accountable for their actions.

14 March, 2022 by Sam Biden, Global Leadership Fellow Current System Australia has been incorporating an ‘offshore’ detention system for over two decades. This system is facilitated via the Migration Act 1958 (MA), allowing for indefinite and arbitrary detention. The ...

Although it is not entirely clear if Mustafa al-Kadhimi will be able to form a cabinet within the 30-day timeline, one thing he does have is support amongst most parliamentary factions.

Disagreements between Russia and Turkey have again led to an intensified war in Syria, which forces the European Union to act and not only fulfil its moral obligations, but also find sustainable solutions for its member states and the community as a whole.

Earlier this month, James Le Mesurier died near his home in Istanbul, at the age of 48. A former British Army officer and humanitarian, Le Mesurier had helped found the White Helmets.

Despite concerns and criticism, Erdoğan’s government launched Operation Peace Spring on 9 October, targeting Islamic State and Kurdish elements.

Despite ethno-sectarian differences and a confessional system still being present in Iraq, there appears to be a trend of increasingly foreign policy-based fissures in the country – something which is only likely to further complicate the Iraq’s future.

With Turkey going against US and western policy in Syria, alongside continuing to pivot towards Russia, it may be time to punish them and kick them out of NATO.