From Somalia to Iraq, Ankara supports Islamists.

Two nominal U.S. allies aligned against U.S. interests.

In collaboration with the local branch of the Muslim Brotherhood.

A Turkish bid for dominance in the eastern Mediterranean.

Russia has greater clout, and will tolerate attacks on its allies.

Without a U.S. threat of force, Russia will emerge victorious, while winning over Turkey.

Russia still holds most of the cards.

Escalation between Turkey and Syria.

The U.S. should call Erdogan’s bluff.

Don’t repeat the mistakes of the Obama administration.

Damascus can’t hold the territory it has taken.

More than ever, the various sides need Russia to moderate.

How Jerusalem should interpret Ankara’s latest efforts to sow regional discord.

Erdogan, having made enemies in the eastern Mediterranean, now seeks an ally against them.