Will Turkey Invade Northern Syria Again?
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in a speech given at a Turkish military exercise on June 9, gave the latest of a series of hints pointing to a possible upcoming Turkish military operation in northern Syria.
How Can New Saudi-Turkey Ties Impact the Middle East?
In a significant change, Turkey and Saudi Arabia are seeking to renew ties.
Erdoğan’s Deceitful Courtship of Israel
One thing at which the Turkish president excels is capitalizing on a crisis of his own making.
Why Turkey Pretends to Want Reconciliation with Israel
The annual cycle of stories about Israel and Turkey reconciling tends to be smoke and mirrors.
Accept Turkish Relations for What They Are
Ever since President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan came to power in the early 2000s, bilateral ties between Israel and Turkey have been in an ongoing state of crisis. At the same time, he has taken care not to cross the line and harm economic ties.
A Turkish Hostage Crisis in the Making?
Natalie and Mordy Oknin would already be on a plane back to Israel if Erdoğan were to give the go-ahead. He rules Turkey’s roost, and all attempts to gloss over that fact are counterproductive.
Soner Cagaptay on Erdoğan’s Turkey: A “Democratic Comeback” Is Possible
Turkey became a “Republic of Fear in which opposing Erdoğan through ideas was criminalized.”
Reformers Launch Group Aimed at Challenging Muslim Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism has become “a pandemic raging for many years” among many Muslims, said interfaith activist Soraya Deen.
The Middle East Quandary
While Iran and Turkey pursue two conflicting long-term imperialist visions, they are collaborating on the joint short-term goal of toppling every pro-U.S. Arab regime.
Turkey Signals Sweeping Regional Ambitions
A Turkish nationalist TV station with close ties to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently aired a map outlining Turkey’s projected sphere of influence in 2050, rustling Russian and Iranian feathers.
