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The price of delusion: Trump’s Syria policy and the approaching storm - opinion

The Trump administration’s policy toward the region is built upon a house of cards constructed from major delusions.

|ByAMED MARDIN
A group of detainees gather at al-Hol camp after the Syrian government took control of it following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Hasaka, Syria, January 21, 2026.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seen at parliament last Wednesday. The president’s consolidation of power since 2016 has reshaped institutions, narrowed civil liberties, and placed entire communities, particularly Kurds, under intensified repression and persecution, the writer says.

Coup to crackdown: Erdogan’s unfinished war on Turkey’s Kurds - opinion

Fifteen percent of the Turkish population, approximately 16 million, are Kurds, and Erdogan needs to accept that they have a right to live their lives as they see fit.

|ByALON BEN-MEIR
US President Donald Trump speaks, during a charter announcement for his Board of Peace initiative, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

Including Turkey, Qatar in Gaza’s Board of Peace undermines Hamas demilitarization - opinion

For Ankara and Doha, Gaza is not a humanitarian responsibility – it is a strategic asset.

|ByYARON BUSKILA
US President Donald Trump and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani attend a world leaders’ summit on ending the Gaza war, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, late last year.

Trump's board of folly: Why putting Turkey, Qatar in charge of Gaza is a farce - opinion

To place Ankara and Doha – two of the most vocal enablers of Hamas – in charge of shepherding Gaza toward peace is akin to appointing the tobacco lobby to run the World Health Organization.

|ByMICHAEL FREUND

Why Erdogan’s Turkey undermines US and NATO security interests - opinion

Is Turkey still a reliable NATO ally under Erdogan’s Islamist and authoritarian rule?

NOVEMBER 25, 2024ByERIC R MANDEL
US President-elect Donald Trump, during his first presidential term, and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pose for a group photo at a NATO summit in Britain, in 2019.

Turkey replaces pro-Kurdish mayors with state officials in two eastern cities

These latest moves have drawn backlash from Turkish parties.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024ByREUTERS
Pro-Kurdish Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) supporters take part in a demonstration to protest against the dismissals of three mayors in southeastern provinces, in Mardin, Turkey, November 5, 2024.

Turkey’s Erdogan calls on Muslim world to boycott, end trade with Israel

Erdogan urged Muslim nations at an Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia to unite against Israel

NOVEMBER 11, 2024BySHIR PERETS
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, Serbia, October 11, 2024.

Will death of Turkish cleric Gulen lead to a more peaceful Turkey? - analysis

There is much at stake. Gulen’s death could change things in Turkey, or it could lead the regime to feel more confident and become more aggressive. 

OCTOBER 22, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
U.S. based cleric Fethullah Gulen at his home in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 29, 2016.

Turkey's Erdogan condemns Israeli attacks in Lebanon, calls for UN action to stop them

Erdogan said that Turkey stood with the Lebanese government, offering his condolences for those killed in the Israeli strikes, while saying the Muslim world should show a more "determined" stance.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024ByREUTERS
TURKEY’S PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan sounds like, and acts like, an enemy of Israel. It is overdue that he be properly recognized as one.

Turkey's Erdogan: Islamic countries should form alliance against 'Israel's growing expansionism'

Erdogan said in July that Turkey would extend an invitation to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "any time" for possible talks to restore relations between the two neighbors.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
TURKEY’S PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan sounds like, and acts like, an enemy of Israel. It is overdue that he be properly recognized as one.

Egypt's Sisi makes first presidential visit to Turkey in 12 years

Turkish President Erdogan and Egyptian President Sisi discussed Gaza, improved ties, and signed agreements on various sectors during a landmark meeting in Ankara.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024ByREUTERS
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi shakes hands with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan after a signing ceremony in Ankara, Turkey September 4, 2024.

WATCH: Terrorism accusations and fists fly in Turkish parliament as brawl breaks out

Video footage showed MPs for the ruling AKP party rushing in to punch Ahmet Sik at the lectern and dozens more joining a melee, some trying to hold others back.

AUGUST 17, 2024ByREUTERS
Turkey's AK Party lawmaker Alpay Ozalan scuffles with Workers' Party of Turkey (TIP) lawmaker Ahmet Sik, who was speaking during an extraordinary meeting of the Turkish parliament to discuss jailed opposition lawmaker Can Atalay's return to the assembly, in Ankara, Turkey August 16, 2024.

Turkey, Iraq sign accord on military, security, counter-terrorism cooperation

A Turkish diplomatic source said that, with the agreement, a Joint Security Coordination Centre would be established in Baghdad along with a Joint Training and Cooperation Centre in Bashiqa.

AUGUST 15, 2024ByREUTERS
TURKEY’S PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan sounds like, and acts like, an enemy of Israel. It is overdue that he be properly recognized as one.

United States asks Turkey to persuade Iran to de-escalate tensions, envoy says

"We ask all of our allies that have any relations with Iran to prevail on them to de-escalate, and that includes Turkey," said US ambassador.

AUGUST 13, 2024ByREUTERS
TURKEY’S PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan sounds like, and acts like, an enemy of Israel. It is overdue that he be properly recognized as one.