Tag: Israel

NATO in Adana, NATO at the Straits: Turkey and the Geography of the Next War

For years, Turkey’s relationship with NATO has been described in contradictory terms:…

Why Washington Cannot Afford to Leave Iran’s Regime Standing

Trump’s latest statements should be understood not merely as diplomacy, but as…

Wilayat al-Faqih Is Entering Its Final Chapter

The war that began on February 28, 2026 is not only testing…

Hakan Fidan’s Two-Week U-Turn on Iran

Two weeks is a long time in geopolitics—until you see how quickly…

Great-Power Condominium or Great-Power Mirage?

Recently, an alluring idea has gained currency, especially after the US operation…

Gaza, Not Ankara: The Real Motive Behind Israel’s Somaliland Recognition

In late December 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surprised many by…

Erdoğan’s Self-Inflicted Airpower Wounds: How Turkey Lost the Skies

Erdoğan’s response to the staged July 2016 coup attempt devastated the Turkish…

Eight Muslim States Warn Israel Against ‘Exit-Only’ Rafah Plan

Turkey and seven other Muslim-majority countries have issued a sharp joint warning…

Jerusalem as Political Football: Netanyahu’s “Assists” and Erdoğan’s Easy Goals

On the geopolitical football field, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish…