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Saudi Arabia bets on defensive alliances to deter slide into war - analysis

Riyadh faces a dilemma: how to deter attacks and protect the ambitious economic vision it is pursuing without becoming entangled in a broader conflict in the region.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is received by Deputy Governor of Mecca region, Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz upon his arrival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, August 6, 2026.
Fighters with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) walk for a disarmament ceremony marking a significant step toward ending the decades-long conflict between Turkey and the outlawed group, in the Qandil mountains, Iraq October 26, 2025.

Turkish parliament passes landmark law to advance PKK peace process

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to MPs at his party's group meeting in the Turkish parliament on January 21, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey.

Turkey’s PKK amnesty could ease Kurdish tensions, expand regional reach, expert tells ‘Post’

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of male and female dormitories at Bogazici University, in Istanbul, Turkey, February 13, 2026.

Turkey accuses Netanyahu of undermining Gaza peace efforts


Turkey attempting to deploy radars within Syria, western intel. sources tell 'Post' - exclusive

Deploying radars in Syrian territory would harm Israel's ability to strike targets in Iran, due to the fact Israel is using Syrian airspace to reach Iran.

People sit together near Turkish flags and Syrian flags in the city of Azaz, Syria, May 15, 2023

Libyan army chief killed in jet crash after takeoff from Ankara, Libyan PM confirms

Flights were diverted away from Ankara Airport following the report, according to publicly available flight-tracking data.

Private jets are seen on the tarmac at Esenboga Airport, in Ankara, Turkey August 1, 2024

Kurdish-led SDF cooperating with Israel in Syria, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan claims

Turkish forces working in tandem with Israel claimed that the partnership is actually a major obstacle to ongoing negotiations with Damascus.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during an interview with Reuters at the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, December 6, 2025

Too obvious to conceal: Ankara’s threats herald a northern Syria operation - opinion

The US must send a clear and immediate message to Ankara and Damascus that attempts to militarily reshape northern Syria are unacceptable.

 Turkish soldiers march during a military parade to mark the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus in response to a short-lived Greek-inspired coup, in the Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus, in the divided city of Nicosia, Cyprus July 20, 2023.

Israeli's defense technology playing a key role in Greece's military modernization - analysis

The military modernization is Athens’ most ambitious defense overhaul in modern history, designed to transform the Hellenic Armed Forces into one of Europe’s most technologically advanced militaries.

A LORA quasi-ballistic missile by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is exhibited at the DEFEA Defence Exhibition, in Athens, Greece, May 8, 2025.

Iran directing Hamas money network in Turkey, moving hundreds of millions to terrorists

Hamas, with the support of Iran, continues to "push forward terrorist plots against Israel and is trying to rebuild its capabilities, including outside of the Gaza Strip," Adraee stated.

An IDF infographic showing Tamar Hassan (top), Khalil Farwana (R), and Farid Abu Dayir (L), constituting an Iran-backed Hamas money exchange network based in Turkey, December 7, 2025.

Turkey warns blocking Trump’s Gaza plan would be ‘huge failure’ for US, world - interview

Fidan said a credible Palestinian civil administration and a vetted, trained police force needed to be in place to allow Hamas to disarm.

Hamas terrorists in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip December 3, 2025.

Kurdistan’s security architecture recast as Peshmerga unification continues

The Kurdistan region has its own armed forces, the Peshmerga. Among the largest units are the KDP and PUK, which each have tens of thousands of fighters.

A KURDISH peshmerga soldier stands at a lookout near Bashiqa in northern Iraq

Hamas terrorists intentionally stayed in IDF zone, security expert claims

National Security researcher Kobi Michael: ‘Hamas is trying to insert a new deal into an existing deal, and this is something Israel must reject.’

Hamas terrorists escorting Red Cross during a search for the remains of deceased hostages in Gaza City, November 12, 2025.

Ankara tightens shelter regulations after report on Israel-Iran War leaves authorities concerned

Turkey's National Intelligence Organization report found that the current infrastructure was inadequate for protection in modern warfare after assessing damage from the 12 Day War.

 Jewish settlers next to the remains of a ballistic missile fired from Iran, at a settlement in the West Bank, June 29, 2025