In Iraq and Syria, against Cyprus and Greece, and in regions far beyond, Turkey’s aggressive foreign policy has created multiple fronts. For this purpose, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has spent three decades building a formidable arms industry that produces drones, warships, and even an aircraft carrier and advanced fighter jets.
The Middle East adjusts to to Syria's new leader – and not all are convinced by his pragmatic façade. A glimpse into the new web of regional interests.
The US pressured Baghdad to disarm the pro-Iranian militias, and shortly afterward, these militias announced: we’ll stop attacking Israel. Is Yemen now the only remaining outpost of Tehran in the regional conflict, and what are Tehran’s options regarding its influence on Iraq?
Nuclear power plants are being built in Egypt and Turkey, while Iran and the UAE already benefit from nuclear energy in their electricity grids. Israel cannot yet join the celebration and may need to seek solutions at sea.
Despite being one of the largest oil and gas powers in the world, Iran is implementing extensive power outages to conserve energy. This phenomenon highlights the country's crumbling infrastructure, underutilized natural resources, and the impact of international sanctions and domestic policies.
After Assad's fall, Russia weighs new alliances with former foes.
Turkey might not have to normalize the Assad regime anymore, but it braces for an uncertain Syria and seeks to shape the emerging landscape.
Despite concerned statements from the US and European Union, despite the persecution of candidates and the huge election gap – the White House hasn't really condemned Tunisia's government.
The incoming administration faces conflicting priorities between punitive trade measures and fostering business ties with China.
Oct. 7 changed Israeli society in ways that are still too early to fully assess. However, it also brought about something nearly no one is discussing: it toppled two peace agreements that were almost ready for signing.