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Sunday, September 20, 2026

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With the PKK Disarming, Will Turkiye Begin Withdrawing Its Forces from Iraq?

With the PKK Disarming, Will Turkiye Begin Withdrawing Its Forces from Iraq?

12 days ago

The growing possibility of a gradual withdrawal of Turkiye’s forces from northern Iraq is linked to the PKK’s disarmament and dissolution process, alongside Baghdad-Ankara security talks, Turkiye’s demand for security guarantees, and concerns over who would fill the resulting security vacuum.

After the Abu al-Duhur Strike: Why Has a Turkish-Israeli Confrontation Become a Real Possibility?

After the Abu al-Duhur Strike: Why Has a Turkish-Israeli Confrontation Become a Real Possibility?

a month ago

“Turkiye–Israel” tensions are escalating from diplomatic, economic, and legal confrontation into a potentially dangerous military rivalry, particularly in Syria.

Political Expert: A Potential Islamic NATO Would Change the Calculations of Iran and 'Israel' (Exclusive)

Political Expert: A Potential Islamic NATO Would Change the Calculations of Iran and 'Israel' (Exclusive)

a month ago

The joint defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan came amidst regional security vulnerabilities and declining confidence in the adequacy of American guarantees.

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan: A New Defense Alliance Reshapes Middle East Power Dynamics

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan: A New Defense Alliance Reshapes Middle East Power Dynamics

a month ago

The Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement marks a significant shift toward regional collective deterrence, as Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan seek to strengthen security cooperation amid rising tensions and a changing Middle Eastern power balance.

Are Turkiye and the Kurds Nearing the End of a Decades-Long Armed Conflict?

Are Turkiye and the Kurds Nearing the End of a Decades-Long Armed Conflict?

Murad Jandali

a month ago

The peace process between Turkiye and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which has been ongoing for over a year and a half, is witnessing significant progress these days.

Ozel’s New Party: Will the Split in the Republican People’s Party Pave Erdogan’s Way to a New Term?

Ozel’s New Party: Will the Split in the Republican People’s Party Pave Erdogan’s Way to a New Term?

2 months ago

A court ruling that restored Kemal Kilicdaroglu to the CHP leadership has split Turkiye’s main opposition, with Ozgur Ozel launching a new party in a move that could either reshape the opposition or strengthen President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s position ahead of the 2028 elections.

Trump's Strategic Realignment: Prioritizing US-Turkiye Ties Over Israeli Objections

Trump's Strategic Realignment: Prioritizing US-Turkiye Ties Over Israeli Objections

2 months ago

Washington is negotiating to trade Turkiye's return to the F-35 program for the removal of Russian S-400 missiles, a move “Israel” fears will disrupt the regional balance of power.

Amid Israeli Opposition: Can Trump Bring Turkiye Back Into the F-35 Fighter Jet Program?

Amid Israeli Opposition: Can Trump Bring Turkiye Back Into the F-35 Fighter Jet Program?

Murad Jandali

2 months ago

US President Donald Trump stated this week that he will soon decide on the sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye, despite the congressional ban on the deal.

‘America First’ Meets ‘Israel First’ : How War on Iran Is Redrawing a Historic Alliance

‘America First’ Meets ‘Israel First’ : How War on Iran Is Redrawing a Historic Alliance

3 months ago

The U.S.-Iran deal is more than the end of "a military confrontation;" it is a reminder that Washington’s ability to dictate regional outcomes is no longer as unquestioned as it once was.

From Drones to Armor: Turkey Bets on the HIZIR Armored Vehicle | Infographic

From Drones to Armor: Turkey Bets on the HIZIR Armored Vehicle | Infographic

3 months ago

The Turkish military has received a new version of the HIZIR armored vehicle, marking another step in Ankara’s efforts to strengthen its domestic defense industry.

From the Gulf to Europe Through Syria: The New Project Alarming Israeli Occupation

From the Gulf to Europe Through Syria: The New Project Alarming Israeli Occupation

3 months ago

The Saudi-Turkish project emerged as an attempt to create a transport network capable of bypassing maritime bottlenecks and reducing reliance on strategically sensitive waterways.

From the Gulf to Turkiye: Inside the Strategic Rail Corridor Taking Shape Through Syria

From the Gulf to Turkiye: Inside the Strategic Rail Corridor Taking Shape Through Syria

3 months ago

With growing risks threatening traditional maritime corridors, Syria’s geography could give it a renewed role in linking the Gulf with Turkiye and Europe through a network of highways and railway lines.

Afghans and Syrians in Turkiye’s Workforce: Toward a New Model of Integration

Afghans and Syrians in Turkiye’s Workforce: Toward a New Model of Integration

4 months ago

Turkiye is home to millions of Syrians and hundreds of thousands of other foreign nationals who have become an integral part of economic activity across manufacturing, trade, agriculture, and services.

Will the Global Sumud Flotilla 2 Break Through to Rafah Despite Political and Security Obstacles?

Will the Global Sumud Flotilla 2 Break Through to Rafah Despite Political and Security Obstacles?

4 months ago

From makeshift camps west of Tripoli to first-aid workshops and legal and media training sessions, preparations are intensifying for the Moroccan Sumud Flotilla 2, part of a broader Maghreb initiative aiming to reach the Egyptian border in a renewed attempt to break the Israeli Occupation’s blockade on Gaza.

The Hejaz–Istanbul Route: Does It Threaten the Future of Iraq’s Development Road?

The Hejaz–Istanbul Route: Does It Threaten the Future of Iraq’s Development Road?

4 months ago

Rising regional tensions are driving interest in competing and potentially complementary rail corridors, especially Saudi Arabia’s Hejaz–Istanbul route and Iraq’s Development Road, with Iraq’s project hinging on stability and geopolitical conditions.

School Shootings in Turkiye: How Combat Video Games Incite Violence Among Teenagers

School Shootings in Turkiye: How Combat Video Games Incite Violence Among Teenagers

Murad Jandali

4 months ago

Turkiye recently witnessed a series of deadly schools in two provinces, which were recorded as the deadliest school attacks in the country's history, and the digital gaming world was drawn into the center of the debate.

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