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The Levant

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The Levant refers to a geopolitically, culturally and historically rich region that has historically been at the heart of the Eastern Mediterranean. Etymologically, the French word “Levant” means “where the sun rises” and symbolizes the East when viewed from Europe. Today, the Levant refers to a geography that includes Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine and Israel.

Throughout its history, the Levant has been a meeting point for different civilizations, religions and cultures, attracting attention with its trade routes, religious centers and cosmopolitan structure. In recent years, however, this ancient geography has also been characterized by deepening crises, political instability and transformation processes. The Syrian civil war that began in 2011 and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that intensified especially after 2023 have placed the Levant at the center of not only regional but also global politics.

ORSAM Levant Coordinatorship aims to closely monitor this multi-layered and dynamic geography and to analyze in-depth the political developments, main actors, crisis areas and social transformation processes in the region. The coordinatorship aims to produce quality information for decision-makers, academia and the public and to develop realistic and feasible policy recommendations for the region.

The toppling of the Assad regime in December 2024 and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict have further increased international interest in the Levant. In this context, the intense presence of regional and global actors seeking to influence the region clearly demonstrates the strategic importance of the Levant. Energy security, cross-border migration flows, ideological and sectarian rivalries, and great power struggles for influence make the Levant one of the most critical sub-regions of the Middle East.

Houthi Offensive: Iran’s Last Resort or the Regionalization of the “Local”

03.01.2025

Israeli Expansionist Agenda Unfolds in Syria

19.12.2024

The YPG’s Precarious Position in Post-Assad Syria

13.12.2024

Can “Hezbollah Idea” be Pushed Beyond the Litani River?

02.12.2024

A New Era in Trump-Netanyahu Relations: Support or Tension?

29.11.2024

Saudi initiatives regarding the war in Gaza and Lebanon: Proactive Diplomacy

Watheq Al-Sadoon

Watheq Al-Sadoon

26.11.2024

The First Anniversary of the Israel-Gaza War: North African Countries and Strategic Balances in the Red Sea

Kaan Devecioğlu

Kaan Devecioğlu

08.10.2024

Gulf countries and the repercussions of Haniya’s assassination

Watheq Al-Sadoon

Watheq Al-Sadoon

09.08.2024

The Recognition of Palestine by the Europeans: The Likelihood of a Two-State Solution

05.06.2024

How Will Türkiye End Terrorism in Iraq and Syria?

02.04.2024

Current Gulf

Houthi Offensive: Iran’s Last Resort or the Regionalization of the “Local”

03.01.2025

Current Levant

Israeli Expansionist Agenda Unfolds in Syria

19.12.2024

Current Levant

The YPG’s Precarious Position in Post-Assad Syria

13.12.2024

Current Levant

Can “Hezbollah Idea” be Pushed Beyond the Litani River?

02.12.2024

Current Levant

A New Era in Trump-Netanyahu Relations: Support or Tension?

29.11.2024

Analysis

Saudi initiatives regarding the war in Gaza and Lebanon: Proactive Diplomacy

Watheq Al-Sadoon

Watheq Al-Sadoon

26.11.2024

Current Levant

The First Anniversary of the Israel-Gaza War: North African Countries and Strategic Balances in the Red Sea

Kaan Devecioğlu

Kaan Devecioğlu

08.10.2024

Current Gulf

Gulf countries and the repercussions of Haniya’s assassination

Watheq Al-Sadoon

Watheq Al-Sadoon

09.08.2024

Current Levant

The Recognition of Palestine by the Europeans: The Likelihood of a Two-State Solution

05.06.2024

Current Levant

How Will Türkiye End Terrorism in Iraq and Syria?

02.04.2024

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Current Gulf Gulf

Evolution Of Gulf-Israel Relations: Analysis Of Historical Trends, Regional Implications And Possibilities

Gökhan Ereli

19.12.2023

Current Levant The Levant

Will the Israel-Hamas conflict destabilize Jordan?

Recep T. Teke

26.10.2023

Current Gulf Gulf

Assad’s Return to the Arab League: Key Insights from the Summit

İsmail Sarı

22.05.2023

Current Gulf Gulf

The Iranian President’s Visit to Damascus: New Balances of Power in Syria

İsmail Sarı

08.05.2023

Current Iraq Iraq

What to Expect from Türkiye-Syria Talks?

14.04.2023

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A New Era in Türkiye’s War on Terror: The Future of PKK, YPG and PJAK

10/3/2025
14:00-15:30
ORSAM Conference Hall, Mustafa Kemal Mahallesi 2128th Street No:3
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Gaza Ceasefire and its Aftermath from a Regional Perspective

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A New Era in Türkiye’s War on Terror: The Future of PKK, YPG and PJAK

10/3/2025
14:00-15:30
ORSAM Conference Hall, Mustafa Kemal Mahallesi 2128th Street No:3
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Experts

Gökhan Batu

Gökhan Batu

Levant Çalışmaları Uzmanı

Oytun Orhan

Oytun Orhan

Levant Çalışmaları Koordinatörü

Recep T. Teke

Recep T. Teke

Levant Çalışmaları Araştırma Asistanı

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