Greece's game plan: 'The Athenian Trap'
Defense deals, lobby card encourage Greek aggression, increase risk of regional entrapments, undermine NATO's foundational element of collective defense
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Greece's tension tactics only support dangerous politics
With elections approaching, Mitsotakis hopes to benefit from heightened tensions. However, it is a dangerous game to play
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Türkiye's reservations against Finland and Sweden's membership emanate from Ankara's long-standing frustration over Western tolerance and support for the PKK/YPG
Turkey is evacuating Afghanistan cautiously optimistic about the Taliban's next steps and ready to engage with the country on another level
The Gülenist Terror Group's (FETÖ) July 15 coup attempt in 2016 was one of the darkest moments in Turkish political history. It was a traumatic event for the Turkish bureaucracy and military.
With Turkey's support, forces loyal to Libya's internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) liberated al-Watiya air base from Khalifa Haftar's forces on May 18. The recapture of the air base, a key strategic site in the western part of the country, marked the start of a series of defeats for Haftar forces and their eventual retreat from western Libya.
Gamble with Russia: NATO enlargement and North Macedonia
North Macedonia’s accession to the Alliance does not give promising signs of rapprochement between Russia and NATO
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NATO Decides to Become a Real Organization
The Brussels summit must be a milestone for NATO to determine a road map to truly fight against worldwide terrorism
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Can the Turkish military be democratic? This is a crucial question for Turkish democracy and by extension for a number of chronic problems which have plagued Turkish society for decades
