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Middle East Interest in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Jess Diez
Managing Editor & Research Associate, Middle East Policy Council

On Wednesday, September 14, Iran signed a formal memorandum, expressing commitment to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a diplomatic and economic organization consisting of

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Turkey strikes Syrian border town

Jess Diez
Managing Editor & Research Associate, Middle East Policy Council

On Tuesday, August 16, Turkey conducted 12 airstrikes, targeting Kurdish fighters and Syrian government forces. With 17 confirmed fatalities, this operation is expected to increase turbulence in the countries’ already uprooted relationship.