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Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death

Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death

Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. Welcome back to the Daily...

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Ezgi Akin

How Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact puts Iran's regional strategy to test

How Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact puts Iran's regional strategy to test

How Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact puts Iran's regional strategy to test Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting....

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A Correspondent İn Tehran

How Turkey is deepening energy and economic ties with Iraq as Iran weakens

How Turkey is deepening energy and economic ties with Iraq as Iran weakens

How Turkey is deepening energy and economic ties with Iraq as Iran weakens Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting....

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Barin Kayaoglu

How Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact puts Iran's regional strategy to test

How Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact puts Iran's regional strategy to test

How Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact puts Iran's regional strategy to test Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting....

08.08.2026 10

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A Correspondent İn Tehran

Can Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan defense pact deter Iran?

Can Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan defense pact deter Iran?

Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Turkey for a summary of the week’s big stories and what’s on our radar. We had a really bombshell week with the...

07.08.2026 10

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Amberin Zaman

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign defense pact

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign defense pact

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign defense pact Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. Welcome back to the Daily...

07.08.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

How Turkey's PKK amnesty law entwines Kurds' hopes with Erdogan's ambitions

How Turkey's PKK amnesty law entwines Kurds' hopes with Erdogan's ambitions

A draft framework law resulting from more than two years of negotiations between the Turkish state and the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers...

07.08.2026 10

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Amberin Zaman

How Turkey's PKK amnesty law entwines Kurds' hopes with Erdogan's ambitions

How Turkey's PKK amnesty law entwines Kurds' hopes with Erdogan's ambitions

A draft framework law resulting from more than two years of negotiations between the Turkish state and the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers...

05.08.2026 10

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Amberin Zaman

Trump says Hormuz to reopen after ‘very good’ Iran talks

Trump says Hormuz to reopen after ‘very good’ Iran talks

Trump says Hormuz to reopen after ‘very good’ Iran talks Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. Welcome back to...

05.08.2026 10

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Ezgi Akin

Amid realignment with Egypt, Turkey steps up support for Sudan’s Burhan

Amid realignment with Egypt, Turkey steps up support for Sudan’s Burhan

Amid realignment with Egypt, Turkey steps up support for Sudan’s Burhan Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting....

05.08.2026 5

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Barin Kayaoglu

Cargo ship attack near Hormuz clouds US-Iran diplomacy

Cargo ship attack near Hormuz clouds US-Iran diplomacy

Cargo ship attack near Hormuz clouds US-Iran diplomacy Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. Welcome back to...

04.08.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

Iran war puts Turkey’s inflation fight, lira under fresh pressure

Iran war puts Turkey’s inflation fight, lira under fresh pressure

Iran war puts Turkey’s inflation fight, lira under fresh pressure Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. ANKARA —...

04.08.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Amid realignment with Egypt, Turkey steps up support for Sudan’s Burhan

Amid realignment with Egypt, Turkey steps up support for Sudan’s Burhan

Amid realignment with Egypt, Turkey steps up support for Sudan’s Burhan Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting....

03.08.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Amid realignment with Egypt, Turkey steps up support for Sudan’s Burhan

Amid realignment with Egypt, Turkey steps up support for Sudan’s Burhan

Amid realignment with Egypt, Turkey steps up support for Sudan’s Burhan Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting....

02.08.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Beneath Istanbul, a sculptor reckons with time

Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Istanbul. Summer in Istanbul has a way of turning even ancient stone into something alive, and this week we follow that...

31.07.2026 10

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Nazlan Ertan

Turkey backs Red Sea coalition

Hello again from AL-MONITOR Turkey.  It’s been an incredibly busy and scoop-laden week for us at Al-Monitor. We were first with the news on a...

31.07.2026 10

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Amberin Zaman

Hamas says Israel must withdraw first after Trump announces Gaza deal

Hamas says Israel must withdraw first after Trump announces Gaza deal Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. Welcome...

31.07.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

What challenges await Erdogan’s new rival and Turkey’s new opposition party?

What challenges await Erdogan’s new rival and Turkey’s new opposition party? Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

31.07.2026 7

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Halil Karaveli

Iran kills one in Kuwait, targets Egypt for first time

Iran kills one in Kuwait, targets Egypt for first time Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. Welcome back to...

30.07.2026 10

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Ezgi Akin

Iraq's Zaidi cancels Riyadh visit after US-Saudi strikes

Iraq's Zaidi cancels Riyadh visit after US-Saudi strikes Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

29.07.2026 10

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Ezgi Akin

Israel’s Netanyahu to discuss Iran, Lebanon with Trump

Israel’s Netanyahu to discuss Iran, Lebanon with Trump Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

28.07.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

Iran says it doesn’t seek to resume negotiations with Washington

Iran says it doesn’t seek to resume negotiations with Washington Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

27.07.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

Iran war puts Turkey’s inflation fight, lira under fresh pressure

Iran war puts Turkey’s inflation fight, lira under fresh pressure Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. ANKARA —...

27.07.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

Iran war puts Turkey’s inflation fight, lira under fresh pressure

Iran war puts Turkey’s inflation fight, lira under fresh pressure Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting. ANKARA —...

26.07.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

What challenges await Erdogan’s new rival and Turkey’s new opposition party?

What challenges await Erdogan’s new rival and Turkey’s new opposition party? Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

25.07.2026 10

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Halil Karaveli

Iran warns Trump against seizing frozen assets

Iran warns Trump against seizing frozen assets Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

24.07.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

How new is Turkey's New Party?

How new is Turkey's New Party? Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

24.07.2026 10

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Amberin Zaman

Iran steps up Gulf attacks after 10 nights of US strikes

Iran steps up Gulf attacks after 10 nights of US strikes Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

21.07.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

As Turkey eyes US naval revival, here is why big warship deals are unlikely

As Turkey eyes US naval revival, here is why big warship deals are unlikely Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

20.07.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

As Turkey eyes US naval revival, here is why big warship deals are unlikely

As Turkey eyes US naval revival, here is why big warship deals are unlikely Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

19.07.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

Erdogan’s new rival

Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Turkey. The week’s biggest bombshell came from Ozgur Ozel, the ousted opposition CHP leader, who said he will probably...

18.07.2026 20

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Amberin Zaman

Yoko Ono comes to Istanbul

Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Istanbul. This week is dedicated to the young and the young at heart. We start with the ever-iconoclastic Yoko Ono, 93,...

17.07.2026 20

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Nazlan Ertan

From S-400s to SAMP/T: Turkey’s defense pivot gathers pace after NATO summit

From S-400s to SAMP/T: Turkey’s defense pivot gathers pace after NATO summit Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

17.07.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Iran declares 'existential war' as US strikes reach near Tehran

Iran declares 'existential war' as US strikes reach near Tehran Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

16.07.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

Why Iran, US are drifting back to conflict

Why Iran, US are drifting back to conflict Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

15.07.2026 30

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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 Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

14.07.2026 10

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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 Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

12.07.2026 30

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Ezgi Akin

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

Trump's F-35 push for Turkey runs into CAATSA — and Israel Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

12.07.2026 10

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Ben Caspit

From S-400s to SAMP/T: Turkey’s defense pivot gathers pace after NATO summit

From S-400s to SAMP/T: Turkey’s defense pivot gathers pace after NATO summit Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

12.07.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

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...

12.07.2026 30

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Amberin Zaman

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 Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

11.07.2026 10

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Ezgi Akin

Erdogan's NATO triumph

Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Turkey after a week packed with Trump, NATO and the continuing drama over the Russian S-400s. The upshot? Turkey, after...

11.07.2026 20

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Amberin Zaman

Kremlin confirms S-400 talks with Turkey

Kremlin confirms S-400 talks with Turkey Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

10.07.2026 40

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Ezgi Akin

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

Trump's F-35 push for Turkey runs into CAATSA — and Israel Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

10.07.2026 10

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Ben Caspit

Iran hits Gulf, warns Hormuz will reopen on its terms

Iran hits Gulf, warns Hormuz will reopen on its terms Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

09.07.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

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...

09.07.2026 20

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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 Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

09.07.2026 20

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Amberin Zaman

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...

08.07.2026 30

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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 Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

08.07.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

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

07.07.2026 30

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Ben Caspit