Middle East
A fake threat exposes a very real crisis between Turkey and Israel
Relations between the two Middle East powers are about to blow — or at least the media says — amid wars in Iran and Lebanon
April 23, 2026
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Middle East
Facing a future with Erdogan
Demilitarizing the relationship with Turkey should happen regardless of the May 28 run-off. Here’s why.
May 23, 2023
Middle East
The roots of Turkey's balancing act with Russia on Ukraine
With an election looming, Erdogan knows that he needs to keep Ankara's economic relationship with Moscow intact.
September 20, 2022
Middle East
Turkey's Kurdish obsession explains Putin's gains and US strains
The sale of a Russian missile defense system encapsulates how the tide has turned.
October 07, 2021
Middle East
Will Joe Biden pave a new path for US-Turkey relations?
Trump’s recent sanctions on Turkey highlight a tumultuous relationship throughout the past four years.
January 04, 2021
Middle East
Will Turkey’s new ambassador mark a change in relations with Israel?
Turkish-Israeli relations have slowly devolved since Recep Tayyip Erdogan came to power, but now there’s a chance to change course.
December 22, 2020
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