Nov 29, 2022
Turkey preparing Syria offensive
The northern part of Syria has been hit by intensive artillery and aerial bombardments by Turkish forces, which are amassing along the shared border ahead of an expected invasion. By…
Jun 28, 2022
Iran, Turkey reaffirm bond
The two countries reaffirmed their shared commitment to the Palestinians while working to repair strained ties. By Erin Viner Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu hosted his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian…
Dec 01, 2021
Soaring currency crash in Turkey
The Turkish lira is today rebounding from near a record low yesterday due to intervention by the country’s central bank. By Erin Viner Turkey's volatile trade in low liquidity came…
Nov 18, 2021
Turkey frees Israeli couple arrested for spying
Natalie and Mordi Oaknin returned home this morning after being jailed for 9 days after photographing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s residence while vacationing in Istanbul. By Erin Viner The…
Oct 22, 2021
Turkey arrests ‘Mossad cell’
There have been shockwaves throughout the region following the announcement that 15 Arab suspects were arrested by Turkish authorities on 7 October for allegedly spying on behalf of Israel’s Mossad…
Oct 14, 2021
Turkey blames US, Russia for Syria attacks
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said that "both Russia and the United States have a responsibility” for the rise in cross-border attacks for failing to “keep their promises" to ensure…
Sep 24, 2021
Erdoğan: Turkey, US ties ‘unhealthy’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said there is discord in Ankara’s relations with Washington and that the United States needs to resolve issues over his nation’s purchase of Russian S-400…
Jun 15, 2021
Biden meets with Erdoğan
Joe Biden held his first face-to-face talks as United States President with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. At the start of the main leaders' session at the NATO summit…
Nov 18, 2020
An EU response to Turkey’s increased aggressiveness
By Prof. Efraim Inbar, President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security. Turkey’s ambitious and expansionist leader, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has capitalized on the end of the Cold War and…
Nov 17, 2020
Pompeo: US, EU should jointly address Turkey
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that his country needs to work jointly with Europe to address actions led by Turkey in the Middle East over the past…