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…
Sep 05, 2022
Turkish warship docks in Israel
The Kemal Reis (F-247) Barbaros-class frigate sailed to the coastal city of Haifa on Saturday as part of NATO maneuvers in the Mediterranean Sea. By Erin Viner The visit is the…
Jun 22, 2022
Turkey’s ‘Precious Loneliness’ vs. Greece’s Multilateralism
– By Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, Expert on modern Turkey Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak discusses the latest tension in the Eastern Mediterranean between Turkey and Greece. By analyzing the…
May 18, 2022
Finland, Sweden apply for NATO membership
The decision by the Nordic countries was sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. By Erin Viner "I warmly welcome requests by Finland and Sweden to join NATO. You are our…
May 12, 2022
Finland to join NATO, condemns Russia
The major policy shift was triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. By Erin Viner "Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay," Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna…
Mar 07, 2022
Finland to buy Israeli defense systems
Helsinki has narrowed its preference of a list of international developers of anti-aircraft equipment to one of two Israeli companies. By Erin Viner The Nordic country issued bids for the…
Mar 03, 2022
Turkey calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
NATO member Turkey shares a maritime border with Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea. Though careful to maintains good ties with both nations, Turkey has branded Russia’s 24 February…
Feb 04, 2022
Turkey slams Greece over migrant deaths
The condemnation follows the deaths of 19 people due to frigid temperatures this week, just within the Turkish border. By Erin Viner Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu announced discovery of…
Jan 20, 2022
Israel, Greece hold defense talks
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz hosted his Greek counterpart Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos in Tel Aviv today. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner After a welcome ceremony with an honor guard at…
Jan 19, 2022
Erdoğan: US against EastMed pipeline
The United States has withdrawn its support for a subsea pipeline that would supply natural gas from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to Europe, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reportedly said.…