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The end of the Turkish republic - opinion

Former PM Naftali Bennett: Turkey is the new Iran and poses a growing threat to both Israel and the region’s stability.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, February 11, 2026.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of male and female dormitories at Bogazici University, in Istanbul, Turkey, February 13, 2026.

Could a war of words between Turkey and Israel escalate toward a new crisis? - analysis

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during the closing event of the SAHA 2026 International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey, May 8, 2026.

Erdogan says Israel’s ‘aggression’ threatens Turkey, entire Mediterranean region

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Turkey’s irredentist policies, from its actions in Cyprus to its growing involvement in Syria, highlight a policy of territorial expansion and ethnic dominance, the writer maintains.

Turkey’s democracy is dying as Erdogan dismantles opposition - opinion


Maduro’s fall shows how US power is reshaping Latin America’s future - opinion

Nicolas Maduro’s capture shows Trump’s bold Latin America policy, raising the stakes for regional stability.

VENEZUELA'S PRESIDENT Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores attend a year-end salutation to military forces in La Guaira, Venezuela December 28, 2025.

Turkish President Erdogan to speak to Trump on Gaza, Russia-Ukraine war

Erdogan also said Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend a meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing," a group of nations backing Ukraine, in Paris in coming days.

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan walks after speaking to the media, at the end of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 23, 2025

Turkey's Erdogan denounces Israel-Greece-Cyprus trilateral summit, affirms support for Gaza

Turkish President Erdogan denounces the Israel-Greece-Cyprus meeting and vows Turkey will not allow violations of its rights in the Mediterranean, while continuing to support Gaza.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pictured in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, December 12, 2025; illustrative.

The eighth, most dangerous front: How Turkey went from ally to strategic threat - opinion

Bit by bit, a Turkish front is forming, more dangerous than Israel’s seven arenas since Oct. 7. Erdogan’s ideology and ambition require Israel to refocus on a higher strategic risk.

Relations between Turkey and Israel (illustrative)

Ankara's absence: Why Turkey’s exclusion from meeting on joint Gaza force matters - analysis

While the world is not beating down the door to send troops to Gaza as part of the second stage of the Trump peace plan, Ankara has said it is ready to send some troops immediately

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan walks after speaking to the media, at the end of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 23, 2025

Turkish troops ready for Gaza ISF, US pressuring Israel to allow it, security sources say - report

Turkish officials say they are ready to join the Gaza stabilization force, calling Israel’s resistance politically motivated and insisting their participation is essential to the ceasefire.

A Turkish soldier participating an a NATO exercise, Barbate, Spain, March 28, 2025; illustrative.

Turkey's 'Steel Dome' defense system cannot provide security-political change can- editorial

President Erdogan claims Turkey needs its own Iron Dome to defend against a potential Israeli threat. Its real benefits are prestige and insurance against Erdogan's choices

Turkiye's homegrown fighter jet, carries out its second successful test flight, May 06, 2024.

Erdogan hopes Trump will convince Israel to accept Turkish participation in Gaza force - report

An Arab diplomat reportedly shared with KAN News that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may be hoping that United States President Donald Trump is able to convince Israel to accept Turkish help.

Turkish charities operating in the southern Gaza Strip, October 23, 2025

Turkey evaluating troop deployment for Gaza stabilization force, Erdogan says

Erdogan says Turkey is considering joining an international Gaza stabilization force as it reviews deployment options.

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Turkey’s irredentist policies, from its actions in Cyprus to its growing involvement in Syria, highlight a policy of territorial expansion and ethnic dominance, the writer maintains.

Ukraine's Zelensky meets Turkish president Erdogan, says he hopes to revive POW exchanges

A senior Ukrainian official told Reuters that Kyiv had received "signals" about a set of US proposals to end the war that Washington has discussed with Russia.

Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, November 19, 2025.