Washington Politics
Erdogan's party pours millions into new DC pied-a-terre
A recent FARA filing details the AKP's meetings as it vies for influence in Washington
August 14, 2026
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Middle East
Israel is going all out to stop Turkey from getting F-35s
Despite the pressure, President Trump seems to be moving closer to approving Ankara's reentry into the fighter jet program
August 10, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Congress loves to buy failed jets and ships then make your kids pay
Taxpayers are now contending with the crashing “bow wave” of defense spending that started growing around the turn of the century while simultaneously creating a new one
June 22, 2026
QiOSK
Turns out F-35 is fully mission capable only some of the time
A new GAO report finds the fighter jet’s sustainment problems have come home to roost
June 16, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
The military is babying F-35s to hide their true cost to taxpayers
Fewer sorties and flight hours kick maintenance down the road, hiding performance issues and taking valuable flight time away from pilots
January 23, 2026
Middle East
Does Israel really still need a 'qualitative military edge' ?
America's commitment to Israeli dominance in the Middle East seems to be backfiring
December 23, 2025
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