Volume XII Perceptions Spring 2007

Raymond Hinnebusch's examination of the American invasion of Iraq provides a comprehensive analysis of the causes and consequences of one of the most significant events in contemporary geopolitics, shedding light on the complexities of U.S. foreign policy and its impact on the Middle East. Anoushiravan Ehteshami's analysis of Iran's politics and regional relations in the post-detente era offers valuable insights into Iran's evolving role in the Middle East, highlighting the complexities of regional power dynamics and Iran's foreign policy objectives. Gökhan Çetinsaya's exploration of security, politics, and constitution developments in the new Iraq from 2003 to 2006 sheds light on the challenges and opportunities of state-building and democratization in post-conflict Iraq, offering insights into the complexities of political transition. Meliha Benli Altunişik's analysis of Türkiye's security culture and policy towards Iraq provides valuable insights into Türkiye's strategic calculations and foreign policy priorities in its relations with its southern neighbor, highlighting the complexities of Turkish security dynamics.

Esra Çuhadar Gürkaynak's examination of Türkiye as a third party in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict offers critical reflections on Türkiye's role in regional peace efforts, shedding light on the complexities of regional diplomacy and conflict resolution. Özlem Tür's analysis of the Lebanese War of 2006 offers valuable insights into the reasons and consequences of the conflict, highlighting the complexities of interstate relations and the dynamics of regional conflict. Zeynep Dağı's exploration of Russia's return to the Middle East sheds light on the evolving dynamics of Russian foreign policy, offering insights into Russia's strategic interests and objectives in the region. Ayşegül Kibaroğlu's analysis of the politics of water resources in the Jordan, Nile, and Tigris-Euphrates river basins provides a comprehensive overview of the complex interplay between water resources and geopolitics in three critical regions, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of water management in a changing world.

Download Ayşegül Kibaroğlu & Özlem Tür's Introduction

Download Raymond Hinnebusch's The American Invasion Of Iraq: Causes And Consequences Article

Download Anoushiravan Ehteshami's Iran’s Politics And Regional Relations Post-Detende Article

Download Gökhan Çetinsaya's Security, Politics And Constitution: Developments In The New Iraq, 2003-2006 Article

Download Meliha Benli Altunışık's Turkey’s Security Culture And Policy Towards Iraq Article

Download Esra Çuhadar Gürkaynak's Turkey As A Third Party In Israeli - Palestinian Conflict: Assesment and Reflections Article

Download Özlem Tür's The Lebanese War Of 2006: Reasons And Consequences Article

Download Zeynep Dağı's Russia: Back To The Middle East? Article

Download Ayşegül Kibaroğlu's Politics Of Water Resources In The Jordan, Nile And Tigris-euphrates: Three River Basins, Three Narratives Article