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Armenia's Pashinyan keeps Iran close while wooing Trump, Turkey and Azerbaijan

Armenia's Pashinyan keeps Iran close while wooing Trump, Turkey and Azerbaijan

Armenia's Pashinyan keeps Iran close while wooing Trump, Turkey and Azerbaijan Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

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Amberin Zaman

Armenia's Pashinyan keeps Iran close while wooing Trump, Turkey and Azerbaijan

Armenia's Pashinyan keeps Iran close while wooing Trump, Turkey and Azerbaijan

Armenia's Pashinyan keeps Iran close while wooing Trump, Turkey and Azerbaijan Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

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Amberin Zaman

Trump says Iran deal is ‘over’

Trump says Iran deal is ‘over’

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing. This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle.  Trump says Iran deal is ‘over’ Khartoum, Beijing to develop...

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Ezgi Akin

Why Turkey and Egypt are deepening military ties amid regional turmoil

Why Turkey and Egypt are deepening military ties amid regional turmoil

Why Turkey and Egypt are deepening military ties amid regional turmoil Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

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Barin Kayaoglu

Trump's F-35 push for Turkey runs into CAATSA — and Israel

Trump's F-35 push for Turkey runs into CAATSA — and Israel
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Ben Caspit

Trump says US will lift CAATSA sanctions on Turkey

Trump says US will lift CAATSA sanctions on Turkey
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Ezgi Akin

In Libya, maritime dispute could complicate Turkey’s backing of US unity push

In Libya, maritime dispute could complicate Turkey’s backing of US unity push

In Libya, maritime dispute could complicate Turkey’s backing of US unity push Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

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Barin Kayaoglu

As it hosts NATO, Turkey eyes France's SAMP/T system, F-35 progress with Trump

As it hosts NATO, Turkey eyes France's SAMP/T system, F-35 progress with Trump
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Ezgi Akin

In Libya, maritime dispute could complicate Turkey’s backing of US unity push

In Libya, maritime dispute could complicate Turkey’s backing of US unity push
05.07.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Inside Tayfun Erdogmus’ botanical universe

Inside Tayfun Erdogmus’ botanical universe
03.07.2026 10

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Nazlan Ertan

Why Turkey and Egypt are deepening military ties amid regional turmoil

Why Turkey and Egypt are deepening military ties amid regional turmoil

Why Turkey and Egypt are deepening military ties amid regional turmoil Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

30.06.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Trump says Iran, US to meet in Doha Tuesday

Trump says Iran, US to meet in Doha Tuesday
29.06.2026 10

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Ezgi Akin

Why Turkey and Egypt are deepening military ties amid regional turmoil

Why Turkey and Egypt are deepening military ties amid regional turmoil
28.06.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Turkey's pre-NATO summit crackdown

27.06.2026 20

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Amberin Zaman

Rubio courts GCC support on Iran deal as UAE warns over Hormuz

Rubio courts GCC support on Iran deal as UAE warns over Hormuz Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

25.06.2026 30

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Ezgi Akin

As Trump admin drops Halkbank case, S-400 last big hurdle in US-Turkey ties

As Trump admin drops Halkbank case, S-400 last big hurdle in US-Turkey ties Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

25.06.2026 20

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Amberin Zaman

Turkey's probe into pro-secular tycoon goes beyond crude Kurdish joke

Turkey's probe into pro-secular tycoon goes beyond crude Kurdish joke Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

24.06.2026 20

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Amberin Zaman

As Trump admin drops Halkbank case, S-400 last big hurdle in US-Turkey ties

As Trump admin drops Halkbank case, S-400 last big hurdle in US-Turkey ties Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

24.06.2026 20

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Amberin Zaman

Turkey eyes gains from US-Iran deal as Ankara balances Tehran, Washington

Turkey eyes gains from US-Iran deal as Ankara balances Tehran, Washington Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

23.06.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

Erdogan-Netanyahu war of words signals deeper rivalry for regional influence

Erdogan-Netanyahu war of words signals deeper rivalry for regional influence Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

22.06.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

Turkey eyes gains from US-Iran deal as Ankara balances Tehran, Washington

Turkey eyes gains from US-Iran deal as Ankara balances Tehran, Washington Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

22.06.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Turkey eyes gains from US-Iran deal as Ankara balances Tehran, Washington

Turkey eyes gains from US-Iran deal as Ankara balances Tehran, Washington Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

20.06.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Breathing room: Mehtap Baydu at Arter

Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Istanbul. This week, we step inside the breath-filled glass room of Mehtap Baydu at Arter, where desire and suffocation...

19.06.2026 10

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Nazlan Ertan

Will Pashinyan’s victory in Armenia be enough to unlock peace with Turkey, Azerbaijan?

Will Pashinyan’s victory in Armenia be enough to unlock peace with Turkey, Azerbaijan? Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

19.06.2026 10

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Amberin Zaman

Turkey’s World Cup return clouded by politics, dawn kickoffs

Turkey’s World Cup return clouded by politics, dawn kickoffs Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

17.06.2026 10

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Ezgi Akin

Erdogan-Netanyahu war of words signals deeper rivalry for regional influence

Erdogan-Netanyahu war of words signals deeper rivalry for regional influence Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

16.06.2026 10

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Barın Kayaoğlu

Turkey’s World Cup return clouded by politics, dawn kickoffs

Turkey’s World Cup return clouded by politics, dawn kickoffs Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

16.06.2026 10

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Ezgi Akin

Erdogan-Netanyahu war of words signals deeper rivalry for regional influence

Erdogan-Netanyahu war of words signals deeper rivalry for regional influence Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

14.06.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Turkey’s World Cup return clouded by politics, dawn kickoffs

Turkey’s World Cup return clouded by politics, dawn kickoffs Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

13.06.2026 10

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Ezgi Akin

Turkey rocked by abuse allegations in Imamoglu crackdown

Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Turkey.  The top news story out of Turkey this week is deeply unsettling. Read on for the details, and don’t miss Turkey...

13.06.2026 20

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Amberin Zaman

Iran says no final decision yet on deal

Iran says no final decision yet on deal Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

12.06.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

As Trump admin drops Halkbank case, S-400 last big hurdle in US-Turkey ties

As Trump admin drops Halkbank case, S-400 last big hurdle in US-Turkey ties Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

11.06.2026 30

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Amberin Zaman

Iran says US strikes render April ceasefire ‘meaningless’

Iran says US strikes render April ceasefire ‘meaningless’ Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

11.06.2026 10

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Ezgi Akin

Backed by Trump and Turkey, Armenia's Pashinyan eyes third term in pivotal poll

Backed by Trump and Turkey, Armenia's Pashinyan eyes third term in pivotal poll Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

11.06.2026 10

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Amberin Zaman

Gulf investors eye payday ahead of SpaceX IPO

Gulf investors eye payday ahead of SpaceX IPO Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

11.06.2026 10

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Jack Dutton

Turkey's probe into pro-secular tycoon goes beyond crude Kurdish joke

Turkey's probe into pro-secular tycoon goes beyond crude Kurdish joke Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

10.06.2026 20

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Amberin Zaman

Trump says Iran will 'pay the price’ for dragging out talks

Trump says Iran will 'pay the price’ for dragging out talks Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

10.06.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

Will Pashinyan’s victory in Armenia be enough to unlock peace with Turkey, Azerbaijan?

Will Pashinyan’s victory in Armenia be enough to unlock peace with Turkey, Azerbaijan? Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

10.06.2026 20

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Amberin Zaman

Turkey's probe into pro-secular tycoon goes beyond crude Kurdish joke

Turkey's probe into pro-secular tycoon goes beyond crude Kurdish joke Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

09.06.2026 20

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Amberin Zaman

US rescues helicopter crew after crash near Oman

US rescues helicopter crew after crash near Oman Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

09.06.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

Will Pashinyan’s victory in Armenia be enough to unlock peace with Turkey, Azerbaijan?

Will Pashinyan’s victory in Armenia be enough to unlock peace with Turkey, Azerbaijan? Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

09.06.2026 20

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Amberin Zaman

Turkey pushes Iraq, Syria trade routes as Hormuz crisis disrupts Gulf shipping

Turkey pushes Iraq, Syria trade routes as Hormuz crisis disrupts Gulf shipping Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

07.06.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

All eyes in Turkey on Armenia's election

All eyes in Turkey on Armenia's election Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

06.06.2026 10

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Ezgi Akin

Iran’s Araghchi says US bases in region legitimate targets

Iran’s Araghchi says US bases in region legitimate targets Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

05.06.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

Art, animals and the right to shelter in Istanbul

Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Istanbul. June 5 is World Environment Day, so this week we follow the city's four-legged, feathered and finned...

05.06.2026 20

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Nazlan Ertan

Backed by Trump and Turkey, Armenia's Pashinyan eyes third term in pivotal poll

Backed by Trump and Turkey, Armenia's Pashinyan eyes third term in pivotal poll Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

04.06.2026 20

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Amberin Zaman

US, Turkey boost Libya coordination, but unity push faces political hurdles

US, Turkey boost Libya coordination, but unity push faces political hurdles Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

03.06.2026 10

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Ezgi Akin

Israel orders strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel orders strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

01.06.2026 30

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Ezgi Akin

A draft maritime law and strategic rivalry: Why Greece is watching Turkey closely

A draft maritime law and strategic rivalry: Why Greece is watching Turkey closely Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

31.05.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

Iran’s Bagheri: No deal on Hormuz yet

Iran’s Bagheri: No deal on Hormuz yet Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

27.05.2026 30

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Ezgi Akin