Middle East

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

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…

4 months ago
A call for stability and reconstruction in the Middle EastA call for stability and reconstruction in the Middle East

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…

5 months ago
Türkish intelligence pushes for “Influence Espionage Law”Türkish intelligence pushes for “Influence Espionage Law”

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…

6 months ago
Lebanon on the brink of war: Is Syria the next?Lebanon on the brink of war: Is Syria the next?

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…

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

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…

9 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…

9 months ago
Let’s be cautious: This is not our warLet’s be cautious: This is not our war

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,…

9 months ago
Potential Türkiye-Iraq agreement: A game-changer in the Middle EastPotential Türkiye-Iraq agreement: A game-changer in the Middle East

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…

1 year ago