Middle East

Golani’s necktie, Ankara’s operation and crackdown on journalists

Last weekend, journalist Nevşin Mengü faced investigation over an interview, leading to her detention and subsequent release under judicial supervision…

1 year ago

A call for stability and reconstruction in the Middle East

By Mehmet Öğütçü and Rainer Geiger The Middle East, scarred by years of political instability and economic upheaval, finds itself…

1 year ago

Türkish intelligence pushes for “Influence Espionage Law”

Turkish National Intelligence Organization's (MİT) Legal Counsel Fuat Midas explains the concept of "Influence Espionage" through examples, without naming specific…

1 year ago

Lebanon on the brink of war: Is Syria the next?

The situation in Lebanon has taken a precarious turn, as highlighted by Israel's recent attacks on Hezbollah. The country finds…

1 year ago

Middle East at boiling point: Türkiye, the U.S. and Chekhov’s gun

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on August 12 and, summarizing from the American State…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

Let’s be cautious: This is not our war

The Middle East has long been a stage for wars, assassinations, massacres, and occupations. As long as I can remember,…

1 year ago

Potential Türkiye-Iraq agreement: A game-changer in the Middle East

Top-level Turkish security delegation's visit to Baghdad on March 14 should be considered as a significant step towards a comprehensive…

2 years ago