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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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