President Donald J. Trump will have to face the truth: #Iran isn’t interested in real compromise, & deterrence doesn’t work on a fanatically religious system. If President Donald J. Trump had understood this, it might have prepared to move on—as it may with Ukraine & Russia.” Cambridge Middle East and North Africa Forum

.Loqman Kurdistani: At some point, U.S. policymakers will have to face the truth: the regime in #Iran is not interested in real compromise, and deterrence does not work on a fanatically religious system. meforum.org/mef-online/is-…

"By subtly legitimizing [the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party] and allowing it to operate within a controlled political space, Erdoğan can present a façade of democratic pluralism while ensuring that the opposition remains fragmented," writes Loqman Radpey.

The #Kurds’ fight for autonomy and independence must fuel a stronger push for a #political_framework that guarantees their security & prosperity. Institute of International and European Affairs IIEA iiea.com/blog/new-syria…

“#Erdoğan’s long-term strategy involves sidelining the CHP 🇹🇷 by empowering DEM Parti, though just enough to fracture the opposition without threatening his rule. The AK Parti will adjust its course if it perceives that this strategy no longer serves its

“Iran’s already attempted to assassinate Donald J. Trump—still continues to threaten his life. So while Trump may believe his pressure campaign forced #Iran to the table, it is just as true that Iran’s threats pushed him into negotiating. Tehran can easily flip the #narrative

“The #Iranian regime followed this strategy before. After 8 years of war with Iraq and massive losses, it steadily expanded its influence over #Iraq’s Shi’a sector. Even after the fall of Saddam and the rise of #ISIS, Iran established military proxies, ensuring that Iraq remained

The #PKK is dissolved—but what fills the void? Peace, power grabs, or proxy wars? Could its #disbandment create space for #illiberal and anti-Western movements to thrive? Middle East Forum Middle East Forum meforum.org/mef-observer/w…

.Loqman Kurdistani: The #PKK's dissolution opens up questions like what will fill its void? This move could benefit Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's efforts to curb #Kurdish aspirations and foster illiberalism. meforum.org/mef-observer/w…

By Loqman Kurdistani "Ankara hopes that the PKK’s disbandment will reshape the Kurdish struggle within Turkey, but Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan likely views PKK disbandment as an opportunity to curb regional transformation and reinforce his anti-Israel posture. If global

Lifting Sanctions on Syria is Al Qaeda’s Dream Come True meforum.org/mef-observer/l…

In #Turkey, the #CHP & #AKP are both seeking to manipulate #Kurdish aspirations for their own electoral gain. This competition underscores the central role the #Kurds will play in shaping Turkey’s political future. meforum.org/mef-online/res…

“In this high-stakes power struggle, the #Kurds must be vigilant against being used as mere #pawns in Turkey’s internal conflicts. #Americans must also pay attention to Turkish #politics because #Turkey.” Global Security Review Global Security Review globalsecurityreview.com/turkeys-power-…

Michael M. Gunter of Tennessee Tech and Loqman Kurdistani of @MEForum write on why and how Trump’s renewed America First agenda should include the Kurds blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/2025…

Although al-Sharaa was granted a meeting with President Donald J. Trump, Gen. Mazloum Abdî مظلوم عبدي was not at the table. The Kurds’ vision of a decentralized #Syria is ignored to normalize a regime that remains #exclusionary, #unstable, & #undemocratic.” The Washington Time The Washington Times

💫 Lifting sanctions on Syria without meaningful reform is irresponsible, argues Dr Loqman Radpey. He stresses the need for stronger support for Kurdish forces to ensure long-term peace and stability. #Syria #DrLoqmanRadpey #KurdishForces #Peace medyanews.rs/aS9qXwo

سیاسەتی ئەمریکا کە سەردەمانێک لەسەر بنەمای دێمۆکراسی و پشتیوانی لە کۆمەڵگە نەپارێزراوەکان بوو، ئێستا پێدەچێت بێ ئامانجە و پێشەکی داوە بە کاریگەری کورتخایەن بەسەر دیمەنی درێژمەوداتر. astellinsight.com/global-affairs…

Michael M. Gunter of Tennessee Tech and Loqman Kurdistani of @MEForum write on why and how Trump’s renewed America First agenda should include the Kurds blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/2025…

News: The Donald J. Trump administration has appointed MEF writing fellows Todd Bensman and Joseph M. Humire to senior positions in the The White House. meforum.org/press-releases…