Author: Muhammet Ali Zurnacı
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Middle East Dynamics
On May 26, The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria paraphrased an old quote on X : ‘The Middle East is like a feast; you’re either on the guest list or on the menu. It’s easy to fall off the guest list, but it’s hard to get off the…
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Range Redefined
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: “There are no longer any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine, not from the British, not from the French, not from us, not from the Americans either. This means that Ukraine can now also defend itself by attacking military positions in Russia, for example.” DE-01, Germany Agent: Assessment of Friedrich…
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Ramaphosa’s Visit to Washington
AF-100 Analysis — Ramaphosa in D.C.: Optics of Diplomacy, Substance of Humiliation Stated Reason: President Ramaphosa’s visit was officially framed as a diplomatic engagement to reset relations with the U.S., promote trade, and reaffirm cooperation on regional security and climate goals. Real Reason: This was a controlled political theatre by the Trump administration to reassert ideological dominance,…
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Alcohol Reform
Alcohol consumption will be allowed in Saudi Arabia after 73 years. The ban will be lifted in 600 tourist areas in the first phase. KSA-01, Saudi Arabia Agent: Saudi Arabia is poised to partially lift its 73-year alcohol ban by 2026, permitting limited sales in 600 designated tourist zones as part of its Vision 2030…
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Emirati Encirclement Alarm
Is The UAE’s Growing Footprint in North Africa Making Algeria Nervous? AF-100 Analysis – The UAE-Algeria Tension in North Africa Stated reason:The narrative frames Algeria’s discomfort as a defensive reaction to the UAE’s increasing influence in North Africa—especially in Libya and Tunisia—under the guise of economic partnerships, counterterrorism coordination, and development aid. Real reason:Algeria sees…