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…
Oct 24, 2022
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…
Feb 09, 2022
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…
Feb 01, 2022
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…
Feb 01, 2022
Hopeful Perspectives on Power, Diplomacy, and Partnership—and on the Cares of Diaspora Kith and Kin
– By Colonel (Res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, Editor-in-chief Jerusalem Strategic Tribune, Vice President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security It is not easy to find a common thread running…
Nov 08, 2021
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…
Nov 01, 2021
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…
Oct 28, 2021
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…
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 29, 2021
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…