European Union

Time For a New Policy Toward Erdogan

Turkey and Israel held talks last Wednesday aimed at avoiding a confrontation in Syria as Ankara continues to pursue greater influence in a post-Assad Syria, including through...

‘We Want Them to Reform Themselves’: EU to Provide Nearly $2 Billion to Aid Palestinian Authority

Latest Developments EU Prepares Aid Package: The European Union (EU) announced on April 14 that it will provide a $1.8 billion financial aid package to the Palestinian Authority (PA) over the next...

‘A State Policy’ of Hostage Taking: EU Levies Sanctions Against Iranian Judiciary Over Human Rights Violations

Sanctions Target Prison, Justice Officials: The European Union imposed sanctions on April 14 against seven Iranian prison and justice officials and two entities. A statement from...

Countering Beijing’s Denial, Kyiv Claims That More Than 150 Chinese Nationals Are Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Rather than sue for peace, Russia has banked on Chinese assistance to expand its war in Ukraine. ...

‘No Longer an Impartial Court’: Hungary Announced Withdrawal From ICC

Announced During Netanyahu Visit: Hungary announced on April 3 that it would withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, which issued arrest warrants for...

Europe Must Take the Lead

By cutting funds to US media initiatives, the Trump administration is surrendering to Russia in the information war that began with Radio Free Europe 75 years ago.

‘Destroy and Devastate Zionist Israel’: Turkish President Prays for Jewish State’s Destruction Amid Mass Protests

Erdogan Offers Prayers for Palestinian Terrorists: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for God to destroy Israel during a prayer service to mark the end of Ramadan on...

‘With a Stone and a Knife’: Antisemitic Incitement Detected Throughout New Gaza School Curriculum

EU Funding Used to Produce Antisemitic Textbooks: A new curriculum developed by the Palestinian Authority (PA) for students in Gaza continues to expose children to antisemitic incitement,...

U.S. Sanctions Iranian Intelligence Officials for Role in Abducting Former FBI Agent

Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence (MOI) serves as the long arm of the world’s foremost state sponsor of terrorism. Washington should treat it accordingly. On March 25, the U.S. Department of the Treasury...

A bad week for the Muslim Brotherhood

Protests against Hamas and Turkey's president are roiling the Middle East.

Hamas and Turkey: Partners in Terror

‘Walk Across the Street’: Turkish Opposition Calls for Nationwide Boycotts of Pro-Erdogan Companies and Media

CHP Publishes List of Companies to Boycott: The leader of Turkey’s opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has called for a nationwide boycott of Turkish companies backing...

‘No Blank Check’: European Envoys Press Syrian Leader Al-Sharaa to Hold Violent Jihadists Accountable

Message Comes After Alawite Massacre: Three European envoys told Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa that he has limited time to rein in violent jihadists in his country, according...

Obama and Biden’s failed Russia policies

The last thing Trump should do is adopt them

IDF Clashes With Gunmen in Southern Syria

Israeli Troops Attacked: IDF troops operating in southern Syria were attacked near the Israeli border on March 25. The IDF said that the soldiers were fired upon by at least seven...

Turkey Cracks Down on Demonstrators Protesting Arrest of Istanbul Mayor

Arrests of Demonstrators: Turkish authorities arrested more than 100 protesters after thousands of Turkish citizens demonstrated throughout March 19 and March 20 against the politically...

Turkey Arrests Presidential Candidate Ekrem Imamoglu

It was, according to Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party, a “coup against our next president.” In the early hours of March 19, Turkish police arrested Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of...

USAID Cuts Demolish Cyber Assistance to U.S. Allies and Partners  

When U.S. partners aren’t secure, America isn’t secure.

Is Turkey Playing Both Sides of Sudan’s Civil War?

Ankara’s involvement in Sudan indicates its foreign policy is bereft of any values and willing to ignore sanctions intended to deter continued bloodshed.

U.S. Levies Sanctions Against Swedish ‘Foxtrot’ Gang With Ties to Iran

Treasury Sanctions Foxtrot Network: The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the Foxtrot Network, a Swedish transnational criminal organization...