Turkey’s defense chief deepens military ties, Syria cooperation in Riyadh The Turkish defense chief’s visit to Jeddah comes ahead of an expected visit by the president. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Pro-Israel, Turkey-friendly in Syria: How Merz's win in Germany affects Middle East Germany’s chancellor-designate, Friedrich Merz, has called for more military support to Israel and criticized the current government over reduced arms exports to the country. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Defense ties, Syria top Turkey's Fidan visit to Saudi Arabia The visit by Turkey's top diplomat aimed to strengthen regional cooperation on Syria and enhance defense ties between Ankara and Riyadh. Turkey
Syria's top diplomat set to pay first visit to Turkey on Wednesday: What we know Experts believe that Turkey’s and other regional countries’ security concerns will be key agenda items during the visit. Syria
Analysis As Erdogan woos Assad, is Turkey-Syria reconciliation rhetoric or reality? By Amberin Zaman In Paris, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Analysis What's next for Turkey-UAE ties as economic cooperation hits record high? By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Turkish prosecutor calls for transfer of Khashoggi trial to Riyadh The call to discontinue the case against 26 defendants in killing of the Saudi journalist comes as Turkey is working to improve relations with rivals across the Arab world Turkey
Germany’s Scholz behind Israel’s Bennett shuttle diplomacy on Ukraine Associates of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett emphasize that his traveling to Moscow and Berlin and his contacts with all the parties were conducted with the US administration in the picture and with its blessing. Israel
Erdogan on UAE visit to end isolation, secure funding The Turkish president seeks to bolster Turkey's ties to the Arab world. Turkey
Israel's Herzog leads rapprochement with Turkey Jerusalem is well aware that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has a long list of own interests behind his rapprochement campaign. Israel
Israel considers improved ties with Turkey, Central Asia Taking relations with Ankara one step at a time, Jerusalem could opt for a soft-diplomatic multi-national alliance with Turkey, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Israel
Israel still hesitant to rehab diplomatic relations with Turkey Jerusalem seems unconvinced that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sincerely wants to improve bilateral relations. Israel
Turkey's Erdogan says he'll visit Saudi Arabia in February Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's planned visit to Saudi Arabia comes as Ankara seeks to mend ties with several Gulf countries. Saudi Arabia
Qatar’s presence in eastern Mediterranean benefits Egypt, Turkey Qatar is enhancing its presence in the eastern Mediterranean that is rich in oil and gas reserves at a time when tensions are ripping through the region over the maritime borders and excavation rights. Egypt
Turkey's good relations with Qatar may not be enough for Erdogan Erdogan’s Qatar visit failed to produce agreements that could help the ailing Turkish economy, but he wants to maintain Turkey’s partnership with Qatar, including military ties, while making efforts to reconcile with Gulf rivals. Turkey
Erdogan says Turkey seeks to clear up 'misunderstandings' with Gulf states President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made the remarks ahead of a two-day visit to Qatar. Turkey
Israel wants Erdogan to act on Hamas For Jerusalem, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's intentions for better relations need to be backed up with actions. Israel
Erdogan to visit UAE next year Turkey and the United Arab Emirates appear to have repaired their relationship after years of strained ties over Syria, Libya and more. News Brief
