Although it’s a significant blow to Turkey-Russia relations after the jet incident, impairing the relations is unlikely.
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The downing of the Russian jet was breaking news, but it wasn’t completely surprising for Russia and Turkey watchers.
As sanctions are lifted, both Turkey and Iran get a chance to radically expand positive aspects of their relationship.
Iran deal may finally enable Turkey’s hope for an Iranian contribution to the EU’s Southern Gas Corridor.
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Turkey must take a long, hard look at what went wrong with its regional ambitions – and why.
![While Pax Ottomana drew its strength from diversity, Pax Erdogana viewed diversity as confusion, writes Unver [Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141027822739734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Turkey may be plotting to install a reliable, Ankara-friendly pseudo-government in northern Syria.
![ISIL may not be willing to cede territory for Ankara's proxy government experiments, writes Unver [Getty]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014101173126862734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
What do two of the most burning strategic emergencies in current world affairs – Ukraine and ISIL –
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