Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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...

Turkey’s Ties to Al-Qaeda Entities in Yemen Threaten Regional Security

“Turkey is a country that loves us, and we love it,” declared Abu Omar al-Nahdi, a former emir in al-Qaeda’s Yemen branch and now the leader of the newly formed Change and Liberation Movement in...

Turkey’s Military Presence in Syria is a Threat to Israel

Syria’s interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, received a warm welcome at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in Turkey on April 11, where his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, lambasted Israel as a “terrorist...

‘When Your Friends Have Bad Relations’: Azerbaijan Mediates Syria Deconfliction Talks Between Israel and Turkey

Agreed to Continue Discussions: Seeking to avoid “undesirable incidents,” Israel and Turkey held the first round of discussions in Azerbaijan on April 9 to create deconfliction...

Israel Uncovers Hamas Financing Network Funded From Turkey

Six Israeli Arabs Indicted: Israeli police and the Shin Bet announced on April 10 that they had uncovered a terror financing network linked to Hamas in Turkey. Operated by Israeli...

Turkey’s Rising Influence in Post-Assad Syria

“You’ve taken it over through surrogates,” Donald Trump says he told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, acknowledging Turkey’s deepening role in Syria. Syria’s interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa,...

Israel’s second war of independence

Never again will Israelis allow a “ring of fire” to burn on their nation’s borders

‘Doing a Deal Would Be Preferable’: Trump Reveals Direct Talks Underway With Iran Over Nuclear Program

Upcoming Iran Negotiations: President Donald Trump said during an April 7 joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States will hold...

Israel ‘Not Looking for Conflict’: Netanyahu, Trump to Talk Turkey During Monday Visit to the White House

White House Invite: President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on April 7, marking the first visit by a foreign leader to the White House since the...

Turkey reportedly plans to take control of airbases in Syria

Media reports indicate that Turkish forces are planning on deploying to the Tiyas Airbase, also known as the T4, and the Palmyra military airport in Syria’s Homs province—two sites recently...

‘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...

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...

Turkey increasing military assistance to Syria

Reports circulating on Syrian social media claim that Syrian interim President Ahmad al Sharaa is planning a visit to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to finalize a defense and military agreement between the two countries.

Turkey’s readmission to the F-35 program must come with a cost

Excerpt Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking forgiveness. Last week, he asked President Trump to re-admit Turkey to the fifth generation stealth F-35 fighter jet program, from which...

Turkey’s Kurdish peace talks: A genuine effort or Erdoğan’s power play?

Erdoğan is arguably negotiating with the Kurds mainly as a means of securing Kurdish parliamentarians’ votes to extend his rule as president

Syria’s New Leader Is an Autocrat; Will That Be Good or Bad for Israel and Turkey?

Islamist or not, Syria’s self-proclaimed interim president, Ahmad Sharaa, seems like he will do anything to keep power.

‘We’re Free People’: Protests Erupt in Turkey Over Arrest of Main Rival to Erdogan

Imamoglu Charged: Istanbul MayorEkrem Imamoglu, the main rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was formally arrested on March 23 and charged with corruption. Imamoglu,...

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...

Following Launch of October 7 Task Force, Turkey and Qatar Should Feel the Heat

The U.S. Justice Department just launched an October 7 joint task force. Now, all eyes should be on Turkey and Qatar.