Middle East
Squeezed between hostile powers, Turkey tries playing it cool
Erdogan knows he is sitting on a geopolitical tinder box, with a long war threatening Kurdish uprisings, refugees, and a possible showdown with Israel
March 26, 2026
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Middle East
Why Israel is now turning its sights on Turkey
An intensified rivalry between the two Middle East powers is not a question of 'if' but 'how'
July 08, 2025
Middle East
Is Turkey's big break with Israel for real?
Depends on who you ask, but there is a history here that may be difficult to escape
November 21, 2024
Middle East
Erdogan’s outreach to Assad may signal final curtain on Syria War
As Turkey seeks to join Arab nations in normalizing relations with Damascus, the US should prepare for its own departure
July 29, 2024
Middle East
Will Turkey eventually support Hezbollah?
Right now President Erdogan says he's in 'solidarity with Lebanon' if a major war breaks out between the militant group and Israel
July 15, 2024
Middle East
Erdogan v. Netanyahu: Where does this go?
Turkey has cut off trade with Israel over Gaza. This could hurt.
May 06, 2024
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