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Sarkis Kassargian is a senior journalist and reporter. Armenian nationals, he is based in Dubai, UAE, and holds a diploma from the UCMT Institute of Media in Lebanon. Fluent in Arabic, English, Turkish, and Armenian, he has extensive experience covering breaking news and feature stories for various Arabic and international news outlets.
He is also a political studies writer focused on Middle Eastern and Turkish affairs and has successfully managed social media campaigns to enhance online engagement.
In addition to his reporting work, he is a Turkish affairs editor for "Annahar" and has contributed articles to multiple publications.

The Middle East in an Era of Mediation: Turkey Pursues Major Deals with All…

Since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war, Turkey has sought to position itself as a key diplomatic mediator in one of the most complex crises of this century. This mediation did not happen spontaneously but resulted from Turkey’s long-term positioning between Russia on one side and NATO and the West on the other, which provided […]

From SDF to Natural Gas and Israel: Is Ankara Back in the U.S. Strategic Focus?

Ankara greeted Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election with joy and hope after four difficult years under Joe Biden. This optimism was fueled by the belief that it might be possible to find common ground with Trump, who is fascinated by strong leaders, which could serve as a way to boost the stagnant […]

Turkish Development Plan for Kurds: A New Version of the “Reform of the…

The Turkish government has announced a $14 billion “regional development” plan, which aims to address the economic challenges facing the southeastern regions predominantly inhabited by Kurds. This initiative was introduced by Minister of Industry and Technology Fatih Kacir as part of a broader strategy to bridge the economic gap between this region and the rest […]

Terrorism and Democracy: Contradictory Approaches to the Kurdish-Turkish Peace…

In conjunction with developments in the Syrian and regional context following Bashar al-Assad’s escape and the fall of his regime in Damascus, attention is now focused on the changing Kurdish political scene in Turkey, particularly in light of recent statements and actions from political leaders. Despite differing circumstances, the implications of the Turkish government’s potential […]