U.S. air strike gives Tillerson a boost for Moscow talks
The Trump administration wants to keep the focus in Syria on defeating Islamic State rather than opening a conflict with Russia or Syria's government
anti-terrorist struggle
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Would U.S. lebel Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group?
Coul the Donald Trump administration sanction the IRGC without labeling it a "specially designated global terrorist"?
Inside the key dynamics of Turkey’s economy: Ankara at the crossroads
Spiking trade with the EU was a key ingredient to the Erdogan boom years
America's REAL target in Middle East is Iran
The US should back Khalifa Haftar, an expert says
New Middle East War?
Military Force Against ISIS Bills Introduced By Republicans
Ankara’s role in global stability
The early 21st century has been marked by the rise of new players who are increasingly demonstrating their independent capacity to affect politics around the globe. Turkey has become a formidable growth zone that has attracted the attention …
Following Russia’s Lead is the Smart Move for Turkey and Israel
Israel and Russia need to keep on good terms to make certain the region does not spiral into crisis
Gulf countries take back seat on Syria route
Gulf countries appear to favor a wait-and-see approach hinging on two unknowns: Trump's new US policy on Syria, and Russia’s capability to broker a deal
Turkey warns US against partnering with PYD
Turkey is continuing discussions with the U.S.-led coalition and Russia over possible scenarios on liberating Raqqa from Daesh
Two PKK leaders killed in Turkey - media
Turkish security forces killed two prominent PKK terrorists in the eastern Mardin province, its governorate said. Salih Kaplan, known as Soro, who had a 1.5 million lira ($410,000) price on his head, and Hacire Tanhan, coded …
Trump can’t do it all: Fight the Islamic State, counter Iran and put America first
There is no all-of-the-above option. Something will have to give
Half of Turkey-Syria border wall
Half of the 511 km Syrian border wall has been completed
Azerbaijan, Tolerance Rules the Land
If we are to judge a country’s conscious and conscience by the way it treats its minorities, then Azerbaijan leads the way
FSA 'in control of all neighborhoods' in Syria’s Al-Bab
Turkey-backed Free Syrian Army forces have taken control of all neighborhoods in Syria’s Al-Bab, Turkish military said Friday. In a statement, the Turkish Chief of General Staff said a sweep operation was ongoing to clear the …
Enough With The Russia Nonsense
Trump is able to both recognize and respect the declared interests of those on the other side
Turkey Continues Tough Battle Against IS
Daesh has held thousands of civilians inside al-Bab
Islam Is Peaceful, But Only Muslims Can Stop Terror
German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended Islam as a peaceful religion Saturday night in a speech aimed at quelling growing anti-Muslim sentiment in Europe and the U.S. that has sparked in recent months hate crimes and political …
Merkel: We must protect principle of territorial integrity
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says that Western states must protect the principle of territorial integrity and NATO needs to strengthen its eastern flank following situation in Ukraine. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on February 18, Merkel said that ...
Clash with Iran helps U.S. turn to Turkey
Trump is aware of Turkey's strong presence in the Middle East as he focuses on determining the U.S.'s road map in the region
When Will ISIS End?
yrian Army, Russia Bomb Islamic State In Aleppo As Iraqi Troops Battle For Mosul
