Russia and Turkey: Approaches to Regional Security in the Middle East
..., affiliated with the PKK. The YPG gained control of major border towns in northern Syria after the withdrawal of the government forces [ 19 ]. Muted responses from the... ... individual EU member states. The country’s NATO membership and the maintenance of nuclear weapons on its soil were once again called into question. Reports began to circulate... ... was Iran’s nuclear program. The signing of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between Iran and the P5+1 on 14 July 2015 was a major breakthrough. The agreement reflects Russia’s position as a participant in the negotiation process regarding the Iranian...