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What the U.S. strike on Iran might unleash — from the Gulf to AnkaraWhat the U.S. strike on Iran might unleash — from the Gulf to Ankara

What the U.S. strike on Iran might unleash — from the Gulf to Ankara

In the theater of Middle East geopolitics, a U.S. strike is rarely just a regional act — it’s a signal…

3 weeks ago
Ukraine’s attempt to attack TurkStream: What should Ankara do?Ukraine’s attempt to attack TurkStream: What should Ankara do?

Ukraine’s attempt to attack TurkStream: What should Ankara do?

Ukraine's recent attempt to attack the TurkStream pipeline represents an alarming and perilous escalation. The fact that this initiative failed…

6 months ago
Syrian FM in Ankara: Erdoğan pursues twin strategy on Kurdish issue and SyriaSyrian FM in Ankara: Erdoğan pursues twin strategy on Kurdish issue and Syria

Syrian FM in Ankara: Erdoğan pursues twin strategy on Kurdish issue and Syria

Syria's interim Foreign Minister Assad Hassan al-Shibani met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on January 15 in Ankara, marking the…

6 months ago
Neighbors and Israel: Is a common future possible in Middle East?Neighbors and Israel: Is a common future possible in Middle East?

Neighbors and Israel: Is a common future possible in Middle East?

As the world rapidly returns to a period defined by traditional power balances and violence, it is imperative that we…

11 months ago
Identity politics or economic realities: Turkish local elections and beyondIdentity politics or economic realities: Turkish local elections and beyond

Identity politics or economic realities: Turkish local elections and beyond

On March 31, Türkiye will once again exercise its democratic right to vote in local government elections. Yet, this election…

1 year ago
Far-reaching consequences: two scenarios of Istanbul’s Mayoral raceFar-reaching consequences: two scenarios of Istanbul’s Mayoral race

Far-reaching consequences: two scenarios of Istanbul’s Mayoral race

Ever since Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan launched the election campaign with the motto “reconquering Istanbul,” it has been clear…

1 year ago
Ankara’s diplomatic surge in Middle East: Beyond the PKK dimensionAnkara’s diplomatic surge in Middle East: Beyond the PKK dimension

Ankara’s diplomatic surge in Middle East: Beyond the PKK dimension

February 9 might mark a beginning of a new era in relations with the U.S. and Türkiye, depending on the…

1 year ago
Turkish opposition unite against unusual foe: CHP as a central targetTurkish opposition unite against unusual foe: CHP as a central target

Turkish opposition unite against unusual foe: CHP as a central target

Since the May 2023 election defeat, Türkiye's main opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), has grappled with internal conflicts that…

1 year ago
Erdoğan’s priorities: Constitution 5, EU 3, terrorism 2, economy 1Erdoğan’s priorities: Constitution 5, EU 3, terrorism 2, economy 1

Erdoğan’s priorities: Constitution 5, EU 3, terrorism 2, economy 1

President Tayyip Erdoğan's speech opening the new legislative year on October 1 was overshadowed by the terrorist attack on the…

2 years ago
Terrorist attack in Ankara on the opening day of parliamentTerrorist attack in Ankara on the opening day of parliament

Terrorist attack in Ankara on the opening day of parliament

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced that two terrorists were killed and two police officers were slightly wounded in a…

2 years ago