The geography of Western Asia has turned into a dynamic region in recent years, where the interests of global powers and regional actors intersect. Conflicts, military operations, and diplomatic tensions in this region—particularly around Syria and Türkiye—have intensified even further.

Currently, there is active discussion about the U.S. military strategy in Syria, the construction of a new military base in Kobani, and how these developments will affect relations with Türkiye. In his interview with News.Az, Professor Dr. Mahmut Yardımcıoğlu, Director of the Institute of West Asia Studies, assessed the impact of U.S.-Türkiye tensions on regional stability, the long-term consequences of establishing military bases in Kobani, and how this tension might affect such players as Russia and Iran. Professor Yardımcıoğlu also shared his views on how the potential beginning of a new era in Türkiye-Syria relations could change the regional situation.

Military assistance to Ukraine from the United States and Europe surpassed 100 billion euros, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga said, News.Az reports.

Russia sends millions of shells to the Ukrainian front every year and carries out regular air strikes on civilian targets, often using munitions allegedly supplied by its allies. While Western countries try to limit Russia’s weapons production capabilities through sanctions, China, Iran and North Korea are believed to be helping to keep the Russian military-industrial complex running.