Turkey
Turkey’s historic bid to end the PKK insurgency hangs in the balance - opinion
Currently, the debate is focused heavily on where and how PKK weapons are to be surrendered and who verifies the operation.
Peace in the Middle East? Kurdish PKK leader discusses regional ‘third world war’
Israel, Kurdistan, and the hopes for a strong political alliance - opinion
Pakistan pledges full military backing to Saudi Arabia under Mecca pact after deadly Houthi strikes
Saudi Arabia, Israel have shared interests at stake, Houthi escalation highlights - editorial
Saudi Arabia's defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan faces growing scrutiny as the Houthi conflict escalates, with questions remaining over military deployments and the allies' roles.
Could Egyptian military deployment in Somalia upset Horn of Africa balance of power? - analysis
This potentially important development comes as Pakistan and Turkey may also be deploying forces to Saudi Arabia to support the Kingdom’s defenses against the Houthis.
'Horrific terrorist attack': Netanyahu, world leaders condemn Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
"We may. We're going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack, so we'll make a decision," US President Donald Trump said. "We move very quickly."
Israel’s security partnerships must be built on reciprocity, not convenience - opinion
Israel is not a mistress; these countries can hide while seeking to enjoy the benefits of its intelligence and other capabilities.
Visiting Abraham’s ‘birth chamber’ in southern Turkey
A trip to Urfa is a spiritual and religious experience, not merely a geographical one. It doesn’t offer the shallow excitement of a typical tourist site; it leaves an almost physical impact.
Between the straits: The world cannot afford to yield to Iran - opinion
The US and its allies have no alternative but to prove to Iran-backed terror groups that closing straits to influence the global economy and political and operational decisions will not succeed.
Trump envoy kept financial ties to firm behind $15 billion Hormuz-bypass oil pipeline plan
Barrack, US presidential special envoy to both Iraq and Syria as well as Ambassador to Turkey, has a longstanding business relationship with TI Capital and its founder Ziad Ghandour.
Houthis ramp up missile attacks on Riyadh as Saudi-backed war in Yemen widens
The conflict, now an overspill of the US-Iran war, has added new chaos to a region already aflame, and threatens to draw other states into grueling mountain fighting.
Turkey expects no change in Israel's foreign policy after elections, FM Hakan Fidan says
Turkey is assessing how it can help Saudi Arabia defend against attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants under a joint defense pact with Pakistan, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan said.
Mecca defense pact puts Turkey’s commitment to Saudi under domestic scrutiny - analysis
The Mecca pact is moving from declaration to implementation, exposing unresolved questions in Turkey over troop deployments, parliamentary authority, and the risk of direct involvement in Yemen.
