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Diplomacy Watch: Middle powers offer unique 'congrats' to Putin

Leaders in Turkey, India, use post-election phone calls to offer support in future negotiations

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Middle East

Is Erdogan's stance on Hamas pragmatic or foolish?

The Turkish leader's attempt to burnish his regional clout will likely further hurt his image in the West.

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Middle East

Turkish election could spell end to Erdogan era

The powerful president has been looking uncharacteristically frail — physically and politically — days ahead of the May contest.

Are Erdogan and Assad ready to bury the hatchet?
Middle East

Are Erdogan and Assad ready to bury the hatchet?

After over a decade of deep enmity between the countries, Turkey looks poised to normalize relations with the Syrian regime.

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Middle East

Turkey is about to invade Syria, and the US won’t do much to stop it

The war in Ukraine has forced Washington to recalibrate its priorities when it comes to its relationship with Ankara.

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Middle East

Playing games in NATO, Turkey eyes its role in a new world order

Erdogan's gamble is a game of high-stakes poker, given that Russia is as much a partner as it is a threat.