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What’s at stake for Turkey as Israel heads to the polls?

What’s at stake for Turkey as Israel heads to the polls?

A widening rivalry between Turkey and Israel is fueling fears that the two US allies could stumble into an "accidental" military clash. Tom...

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Amberin Zaman

As US ties fray, Canada turns to Turkey for defense, nuclear cooperation

As US ties fray, Canada turns to Turkey for defense, nuclear cooperation

ANKARA — Frictions between Washington and Ottawa are opening a strategic window for Turkey, which is pushing to deepen defense-tech, nuclear and...

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Barin Kayaoglu

How Israel’s elections could bring thaw with Syria

How Israel’s elections could bring thaw with Syria

If the upcoming Israeli elections produce a less hard-line government, a new chapter in Israeli-Syrian relations could emerge, as Israel would have...

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Ezgi Akin

What's at stake as Libya's eastern parliament approves Turkey maritime deal

What's at stake as Libya's eastern parliament approves Turkey maritime deal

ANKARA — The approval of a long-disputed maritime deal with Turkey by Libya's eastern-based parliament marks a major geopolitical victory for...

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Ezgi Akin

Turkey's Libya maritime win no guarantee for Saddam Hifter's presidential ambitions

Turkey's Libya maritime win no guarantee for Saddam Hifter's presidential ambitions

The Oct. 20 ratification by the Libyan House of Representatives of a controversial 2019 maritime deal that it had long rejected — one that...

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Amberin Zaman

Turkey turns to Iran to contain Houthis as Saudi defense commitments grow

Turkey turns to Iran to contain Houthis as Saudi defense commitments grow

ANKARA — As Turkey prepares to expand its military support for Saudi Arabia against escalating Houthi attacks, Ankara is also asking Tehran to help...

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Barin Kayaoglu

What's at stake as Libya's eastern parliament approves Turkey maritime deal

What's at stake as Libya's eastern parliament approves Turkey maritime deal

ANKARA — The approval of a long-disputed maritime deal with Turkey by Libya's eastern-based parliament marks a major geopolitical victory for...

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Ezgi Akin

Turkey's Libya maritime win no guarantee for Saddam Hifter's presidential ambitions

Turkey's Libya maritime win no guarantee for Saddam Hifter's presidential ambitions

The Oct. 20 ratification by the Libyan House of Representatives of a controversial 2019 maritime deal that it had long rejected — one that...

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Amberin Zaman

A rainy Istanbul’s guide to art beyond the city

A rainy Istanbul’s guide to art beyond the city

Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Istanbul. Istanbul has endured a week of torrential rain. The floods have cost lives, swamped homes and roads, and put much...

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Nazlan Ertan

Pragmatic politics: Why Turkey avoids blaming Russia for Black Sea attacks

Pragmatic politics: Why Turkey avoids blaming Russia for Black Sea attacks

ANKARA — Several deadly Black Sea attacks on Turkish-linked vessels are testing Turkey’s relations with Russia, but economic interests, active...

21.10.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

What's at stake as Libya's eastern parliament approves Turkey maritime deal

What's at stake as Libya's eastern parliament approves Turkey maritime deal

ANKARA — The approval of a long-disputed maritime deal with Turkey by Libya's eastern-based parliament marks a major geopolitical victory for...

20.10.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

Pragmatic politics: Why Turkey avoids blaming Russia for Black Sea attacks

Pragmatic politics: Why Turkey avoids blaming Russia for Black Sea attacks

ANKARA — Several deadly Black Sea attacks on Turkish-linked vessels are testing Turkey’s relations with Russia, but economic interests, active...

19.10.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

Turkey turns to Iran to contain Houthis as Saudi defense commitments grow

Turkey turns to Iran to contain Houthis as Saudi defense commitments grow

ANKARA — As Turkey prepares to expand its military support for Saudi Arabia against escalating Houthi attacks, Ankara is also asking Tehran to help...

18.10.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Pragmatic politics: Why Turkey avoids blaming Russia for Black Sea attacks

ANKARA — Several deadly Black Sea attacks on Turkish-linked vessels are testing Turkey’s relations with Russia, but economic interests, active...

11.10.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Turkey’s $20B fund crisis: Who profited, and who will pay?

Turkey’s $20 billion investment fund scandal is drawing more figures from the ruling party into the fallout, with a senior official’s son briefly...

06.10.2026 30

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Jack Dutton

Turkey revives F-16 talks with US amid Israel, Greece deterrence concerns

ANKARA — Lingering uncertainty over Turkey’s prospects of acquiring Lockheed Martin's F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, coupled with Ankara’s...

05.10.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

Turkey’s $20B fund crisis: Who profited, and who will pay?

Turkey’s $20 billion investment fund scandal is drawing more figures from the ruling party into the fallout, with a senior official’s son briefly...

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Jack Dutton

Turkey revives F-16 talks with US amid Israel, Greece deterrence concerns

ANKARA — Lingering uncertainty over Turkey’s prospects of acquiring Lockheed Martin's F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, coupled with Ankara’s...

04.10.2026 40

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Barin Kayaoglu

Can Turkey’s Bashiqa withdrawal pave the way for deeper Iraq ties?

ANKARA — Turkey is seeking to use its deal to withdraw forces from the Bashiqa military base in Iraq to deepen security cooperation with Baghdad and...

03.10.2026 30

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Barin Kayaoglu

Can Turkey’s Bashiqa withdrawal pave the way for deeper Iraq ties?

ANKARA — Turkey is seeking to use its deal to withdraw forces from the Bashiqa military base in Iraq to deepen security cooperation with Baghdad and...

03.10.2026 30

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Barin Kayaoglu

Turkey’s $20B fund crisis: Who profited, and who will pay?

Turkey’s $20 billion investment fund scandal is drawing more figures from the ruling party into the fallout, with a senior official’s son briefly...

02.10.2026 30

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Jack Dutton

Why Turkey is drawing the line at defense in its support for Saudi Arabia

ANKARA — Turkey is pushing back against criticism of its Mecca defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, while signaling that its support for...

30.09.2026 30

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Ezgi Akin

Turkey, US resume F-16 talks ahead of expected Trump-Erdogan meeting

ANKARA — Turkey and the United States have resumed talks over F-16 fighter jets, a person familiar with the discussions told Al-Monitor, ahead of an...

30.09.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

Turkey, US resume F-16 talks ahead of expected Trump-Erdogan meeting

ANKARA — Turkey and the United States have resumed talks over F-16 fighter jets, a person familiar with the discussions told Al-Monitor, ahead of an...

30.09.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

Despite Mecca pact, Turkey rules out direct military role in Yemen

ANKARA — Turkey plans to bolster Saudi Arabia’s defense capabilities through joint planning, military training and intelligence sharing under the...

29.09.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

Why Turkey is drawing the line at defense in its support for Saudi Arabia

ANKARA — Turkey is pushing back against criticism of its Mecca defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, while signaling that its support for...

29.09.2026 10

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Ezgi Akin

Can Turkey’s Bashiqa withdrawal pave the way for deeper Iraq ties?

Can Turkey’s Bashiqa withdrawal pave the way for deeper Iraq ties? Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. ANKARA...

27.09.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

Why Turkey is drawing the line at defense in its support for Saudi Arabia

Why Turkey is drawing the line at defense in its support for Saudi Arabia Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting....

27.09.2026 30

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Ezgi Akin

Turkey’s UNGA scorecard

Turkey’s UNGA scorecard Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. Greetings from Ankara. Welcome to AL-MONITOR...

26.09.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

Galerist turns 25 with a ‘Labour of Love’

Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Istanbul. Late September is when Istanbul is at its best, and this year the calendar is so crowded that the only sensible...

25.09.2026 60

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Nazlan Ertan

Xi, Trump set to talk Iran

Xi, Trump set to talk Iran Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. Welcome back to the Daily Briefing. This is Ezgi...

24.09.2026 30

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Ezgi Akin

Washington’s Iran airline squeeze

Washington’s Iran airline squeeze Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Business &...

24.09.2026 20

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Jack Dutton

UAE's Gargash expects 'prolonged' war

UAE's Gargash expects 'prolonged' war Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. Welcome back to...

22.09.2026 40

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Ezgi Akin

Turkey, US resume F-16 talks ahead of expected Trump-Erdogan meeting

Turkey, US resume F-16 talks ahead of expected Trump-Erdogan meeting Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. ANKARA...

21.09.2026 40

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Ezgi Akin

Despite Mecca pact, Turkey rules out direct military role in Yemen

Despite Mecca pact, Turkey rules out direct military role in Yemen Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. ANKARA —...

21.09.2026 60

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Barin Kayaoglu

Despite Mecca pact, Turkey rules out direct military role in Yemen

Despite Mecca pact, Turkey rules out direct military role in Yemen Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. ANKARA —...

20.09.2026 60

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Barin Kayaoglu

Saudi Arabia's Houthi crisis tests alliances with Trump, Turkey and Pakistan

Saudi Arabia's Houthi crisis tests alliances with Trump, Turkey and Pakistan Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

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Amberin Zaman

Saudi Arabia's Houthi crisis tests alliances with Trump, Turkey and Pakistan

Saudi Arabia's Houthi crisis tests alliances with Trump, Turkey and Pakistan Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

13.09.2026 30

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Amberin Zaman

Saudi Arabia's Houthi crisis tests alliances with Trump, Turkey and Pakistan

Saudi Arabia's Houthi crisis tests alliances with Trump, Turkey and Pakistan Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

11.09.2026 30

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Amberin Zaman

Behind Turkey’s diplomatic doors

Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Istanbul. September is the year's cultural peak, when art lovers in the three big cities have a new opening virtually...

11.09.2026 30

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Nazlan Ertan

Turkey’s test in Yemen

Turkey’s test in Yemen Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Turkey.  Yet again, the...

11.09.2026 30

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Amberin Zaman

With Hurjet test, Turkey seeks defense dominance beyond drones

With Hurjet test, Turkey seeks defense dominance beyond drones Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. ANKARA, TURKEY...

06.09.2026 30

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Barin Kayaoglu

With Hurjet test, Turkey seeks defense dominance beyond drones

With Hurjet test, Turkey seeks defense dominance beyond drones Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. ANKARA, TURKEY...

06.09.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

Israel recalibrates Syria policy, explores path to security deal

Israel recalibrates Syria policy, explores path to security deal Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. TEL AVIV —...

05.09.2026 40

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Ben Caspit

With Hurjet test, Turkey seeks defense dominance beyond drones

With Hurjet test, Turkey seeks defense dominance beyond drones Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. ANKARA, TURKEY...

05.09.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

Why Turkey welcomes Israel-Syria talks despite mounting red lines

Why Turkey welcomes Israel-Syria talks despite mounting red lines Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. ANKARA —...

03.09.2026 40

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Barin Kayaoglu

Why Turkey welcomes Israel-Syria talks despite mounting red lines

Why Turkey welcomes Israel-Syria talks despite mounting red lines Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. ANKARA —...

01.09.2026 30

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Barin Kayaoglu

Why Turkey welcomes Israel-Syria talks despite mounting red lines

30.08.2026 30

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Barin Kayaoglu

Turkey’s Kurdish peace process picks up pace

28.08.2026 40

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Ezgi Akin

Israel recalibrates Syria policy, explores path to security deal

Israel recalibrates Syria policy, explores path to security deal Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. TEL AVIV —...

28.08.2026 30

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Ben Caspit