Turkey
Houthis ramp up missile attacks on Riyadh as Saudi-backed war in Yemen widens
The conflict, now an overspill of the US-Iran war, has added new chaos to a region already aflame, and threatens to draw other states into grueling mountain fighting.
Turkey expects no change in Israel's foreign policy after elections, FM Hakan Fidan says
Mecca defense pact puts Turkey’s commitment to Saudi under domestic scrutiny - analysis
Turkey sending technical, defensive support to Saudi Arabia to help fight Houthis, officials say
Turkish presence in Syria poses threat to Israel due to Ankara’s NATO combat doctrine, expert warns
"What we saw about a week ago... is essentially a red line, an Israeli declaration that Israel does not want to see any kind of Turkish presence in central Syria," said Dr. Eitan Hai Cohen.
What will happen if Iran, Egypt, Bangladesh join Mecca Joint Defense Agreement? - analysis
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan’s new defense pact is already attracting interest from Bangladesh, Egypt, and Iran. But expansion could reshape regional security, alliances, and power balances.
SDF dissolution earns global praise, but questions remain over Syria's future - analysis
The deal to dissolve the SDF is expected to pave the way for several key decisions in the next phase, including political appointments and developments involving Turkey.
New Turkish law allows children to be sentenced to life in prison outrages human rights groups
The amendments to the Child Protection Law, which took effect on August 8, violate children’s rights by allowing those younger than 14 to be tried as adults, Human Rights Watch claimed.
Turkey probes Israeli pharmaceutical company Teva over claims it blocked rivals in drug market
The Turkish investigation was opened against Teva International, its subsidiary Teva Europe, and its subsidiary in Turkey to determine whether the law was violated.
Israeli arms, Iranian drones, Turkish oil: Azerbaijan’s high-stakes balancing act
Bordering Russia and Iran while cultivating Israel and Turkey, Baku seeks security through competing partnerships - and offers itself as a mediator when its allies collide.
Turkey may view Israel as its regional rival after strikes in Syria - analysis
This shift is not lost on Jerusalem. Increasingly voices in Israel and supporters abroad are depicting Turkey as an emerging threat, one similar to Iran.
Israel’s close ties with Trump cannot replace strategic independence - opinion
Trump’s support for Israel is an asset, but Washington’s shifting priorities show why Jerusalem cannot afford strategic dependence.
US Ambassador Barrack has a unique position, balancing work in Syria, Turkey, Iraq - analysis
This month tensions exploded into view with Israeli airstrikes in northern Syria. Barrack, who has been playing an important role in Syria for the last year is now front and center.
Turkey's AK party welcomes dissolution of Kurdish-led SDF, eyes stronger Syrian alliance
Ankara has vowed to help Damascus rebuild the country and restructure its state institutions and armed forces, and it has provided Damascus with political and diplomatic support.