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Decoding Türkiye’s strategic pivot between Munich and Washington Image

Decoding Türkiye’s strategic pivot between Munich and Washington

Opinion

6 min read

Ankara’s absence from Munich and active engagement in Washington highlight where it sees greater strategic alignment and where key decisions are made

Why US bets on sea power to contain Iran

Opinion

8 min read

By early 2026, the US is relying more on naval power in the Middle East to counter Iran rather than its bases across the region

Why US bets on sea power to contain Iran Image

Is normalization at the door? Türkiye-Armenia land trade begins

Opinion

Direct land trade between Türkiye and Armenia signals functional normalization, using economic ties to build trust and ease geopolitical tensions

Is normalization at the door? Türkiye-Armenia land trade begins Image

Why mediation has become Middle East’s strategic insurance policy

Opinion

As global power diffuses, middle powers are recalibrating their foreign policies for a multipolar world rather than a US-centered order

Why mediation has become Middle East’s strategic insurance policy Image

When propaganda collapses: How SDF narratives clash with Syria's reality Image

Opinion

When propaganda collapses: How SDF narratives clash with Syria's reality

2 min read

How Türkiye bets on stability over force in Somalia Image

Opinion

How Türkiye bets on stability over force in Somalia

2 min read

From Chekhov to Crimea and the danger of 'New Yalta' Image

Opinion

From Chekhov to Crimea and the danger of 'New Yalta'

2 min read

Ankara brings Central Asia together: How Turkic formats are becoming regional strategy Image

Opinion

Ankara brings Central Asia together: How Turkic formats are becoming regional strategy

2 min read

Iraq at crossroads: Power struggles under US-Iran rivalry Image

Opinion

Iraq at crossroads: Power struggles under US-Iran rivalry

2 min read

UK and Türkiye need to tighten defense cooperation Image

Opinion

UK and Türkiye need to tighten defense cooperation

2 min read

The reputational arson of Albania's 'narco-state' charge Image

Opinion

The reputational arson of Albania's 'narco-state' charge

2 min read

Will February follow Istanbul exchange's record-breaking rally Image

Opinion

Will February follow Istanbul exchange's record-breaking rally

2 min read

Signed, sealed, sabotaged: Why latest YPG–Damascus deal may not last Image

Opinion

Signed, sealed, sabotaged: Why latest YPG–Damascus deal may not last

2 min read

Why 'Board of Peace' serves leverage, and not a diplomatic gesture Image

Opinion

Why 'Board of Peace' serves leverage, and not a diplomatic gesture

2 min read

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