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.”
Middle East Migrants: Stay in Your Culture Zone

As the prospect of great numbers of Afghans fleeing their country – five million have been mentioned – comes into focus, a near-universal assumption exists that the West
Seth J. Frantzman on Drone Warfare in the Middle East

Crude remote piloted aircraft “have been around for a very long time,” initially used for “mundane tasks,” such as target practice.
Bennett Can’t Have it Both Ways with Biden

Remaining true to Israeli interests and “bridging gaps” with the Democratic Party is a contradiction in terms.
Joe Biden’s Catastrophic Judgment

As the president rejects all criticism of his personal failure in Afghanistan, there is effectively zero chance he will reconsider his policy of 42 years on Iran.
Russia Signals Displeasure Over Israel’s Campaign Against Iranian Axis in Syria

The smuggling or assembly of advanced weapons in Syria by Iran is an openly stated Israeli red line; Israeli defense officials have repeatedly stated that they will target such activity.
Afghanistan’s Winners: Qatar, Russia, China, Pakistan, Turkey, Iran

Afghanistan is a win for all who wish to see the U.S. humiliated.
Report: Iranian ship mysteriously blows up in Syrian port

In a possible retaliatory attack, an explosion took place today on an Iranian ship in the Port of Latakia in Syria according to Arab reports.
Sending Warm Greetings and Keeping Israeli Soldiers Cool

In addition to sending cool treats, Bless a Soldier also invites people to send warm wishes to the soldiers.
Unrest Grows in Iran, but Is the Regime in Danger?

Triggered by water scarcity, the protests soon began to include more generalized anti-regime slogans.