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…

Israel, Bahrain boost cooperation

Jerusalem and Manama continue to strengthen ties. By Erin Viner Representatives of the Jewish State and the Gulf Arab nation Gulf Arab nation signed an agriculture cooperation deal at an international…

ISIS retains global influence

Despite major setbacks, the Islamic State continues to wield influence worldwide. By Erin Viner The terror group, also known by its Arabic acronym Daesh, lost its second leader in 2…

Turkey-Armenia Normalization: A Quest for Realism

Ironically, the American recognition of the Armenian genocide removed an obstacle for Armenia and Turkey to move forward. - By Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, Expert on modern Turkey Armenian…

Turkish Irredentism and the Greater Middle East

Erdoğan’s alliance with the Turkish nationalists at home resulted in the adoption of an aggressive foreign policy. By Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, Expert on modern Turkey Introduction Turkey plays a…

Biden, Erdoğan hold talks at G20

The meeting came just days after Turkey narrowly averted a a full-blown diplomatic crisis with its NATO allies. By Erin Viner United States President Joe Biden spoke with Turkish President…

US lawmakers oppose F-16 sale to Turkey

Eleven bipartisan members of the House of Representatives cited "a profound sense of concern" over Ankara’s reported bid to purchase 40 new Lockheed Martin F-16s and 80 modernization kits for…

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…

Biden, Erdoğan to reportedly meet at G20

United States President Joe Biden will reportedly hold talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the upcoming G20 Summit in Rome. By Erin Viner The conservative…