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Backed by Trump and Turkey, Armenia's Pashinyan eyes third term in pivotal poll

Backed by Trump and Turkey, Armenia's Pashinyan eyes third term in pivotal poll

Backed by Trump and Turkey, Armenia's Pashinyan eyes third term in pivotal poll Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

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Amberin Zaman

US, Turkey boost Libya coordination, but unity push faces political hurdles

US, Turkey boost Libya coordination, but unity push faces political hurdles

US, Turkey boost Libya coordination, but unity push faces political hurdles Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

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Ezgi Akin

Israel orders strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel orders strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel orders strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

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Ezgi Akin

A draft maritime law and strategic rivalry: Why Greece is watching Turkey closely

A draft maritime law and strategic rivalry: Why Greece is watching Turkey closely

A draft maritime law and strategic rivalry: Why Greece is watching Turkey closely Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

31.05.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Iran’s Bagheri: No deal on Hormuz yet

Iran’s Bagheri: No deal on Hormuz yet

Iran’s Bagheri: No deal on Hormuz yet Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

27.05.2026 10

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Ezgi Akin

US strikes Iran as ceasefire in limbo

US strikes Iran as ceasefire in limbo

US strikes Iran as ceasefire in limbo Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

26.05.2026 10

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Ezgi Akin

Syrian Kurdish commander Kobane says Turkey visit ‘in the making,’ Ocalan meeting possible

Syrian Kurdish commander Kobane says Turkey visit ‘in the making,’ Ocalan meeting possible

Syrian Kurdish commander Kobane says Turkey visit ‘in the making,’ Ocalan meeting possible Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story...

25.05.2026 10

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Mazloum kobane

Cheap drones, costly threats: Why Gulf states are looking to Turkey for defense deals

Cheap drones, costly threats: Why Gulf states are looking to Turkey for defense deals

Cheap drones, costly threats: Why Gulf states are looking to Turkey for defense deals Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

24.05.2026 6

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Barin Kayaoglu

US, Turkey boost Libya coordination, but unity push faces political hurdles

US, Turkey boost Libya coordination, but unity push faces political hurdles Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

23.05.2026 10

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Ezgi Akin

Erdogan’s CHP move raises early poll prospects as Iran war bleeds Turkey’s economy

Erdogan’s CHP move raises early poll prospects as Iran war bleeds Turkey’s economy Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

22.05.2026 20

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Amberin Zaman

Araghchi meets Pakistani interior minister as US, Iran send mixed signals

Araghchi meets Pakistani interior minister as US, Iran send mixed signals Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

22.05.2026 10

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Ezgi Akin

Ottoman journeys through art

Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Istanbul. Turkey is about to pause. Kurban Bayrami, or Eid al-Adha, falls on May 27-30 this year, and with the weekend...

22.05.2026 20

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Nazlan Ertan

Azerbaijan envoy hits raw nerve with reminder of Baku’s sway on Turkey-Armenia ties

Azerbaijan envoy hits raw nerve with reminder of Baku’s sway on Turkey-Armenia ties Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

21.05.2026 20

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Amberin Zaman

Pakistan's army chief visits Iran as Islamabad dials up mediation push

Pakistan's army chief visits Iran as Islamabad dials up mediation push  Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

21.05.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

Azerbaijan envoy hits raw nerve with reminder of Baku’s sway on Turkey-Armenia ties

Azerbaijan envoy hits raw nerve with reminder of Baku’s sway on Turkey-Armenia ties Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

20.05.2026 20

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Amberin Zaman

From drones to deterrence: Turkey's ICBM missile signals bigger ambitions

From drones to deterrence: Turkey's ICBM missile signals bigger ambitions Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

20.05.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Turkey looks to NATO summit for breakthrough on US F-35s acquisition

Turkey looks to NATO summit for breakthrough on US F-35s acquisition Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

19.05.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

Why Turkey sees opportunity in Hormuz crisis to boost Middle Corridor

Why Turkey sees opportunity in Hormuz crisis to boost Middle Corridor Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

17.05.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

Syrian Kurdish commander Kobane says Turkey visit ‘in the making,’ Ocalan meeting possible

Syrian Kurdish commander Kobane says Turkey visit ‘in the making,’ Ocalan meeting possible Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story...

16.05.2026 20

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Mazloum kobane

SDF’s Kobane says Ankara trip in the works

SDF’s Kobane says Ankara trip in the works Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

15.05.2026 30

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Amberin Zaman

Trump says removing Iran’s uranium is more about optics

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing. This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle.  Trump: Iran uranium removal ‘more for public relations’  UAE...

15.05.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

From drones to deterrence: Turkey's ICBM missile signals bigger ambitions

From drones to deterrence: Turkey's ICBM missile signals bigger ambitions Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

14.05.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Syrian Kurdish commander Kobane says Turkey visit ‘in the making,’ Ocalan meeting possible

Syrian Kurdish commander Kobane says Turkey visit ‘in the making,’ Ocalan meeting possible Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story...

14.05.2026 10

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Mazloum kobane

Iraq’s Zaidi offers economic promise for Turkey but unknowns loom

Iraq’s Zaidi offers economic promise for Turkey but unknowns loom Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

13.05.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal

Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

11.05.2026 30

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Ezgi Akin

From drones to deterrence: Turkey's ICBM missile signals bigger ambitions

From drones to deterrence: Turkey's ICBM missile signals bigger ambitions Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

10.05.2026 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Iraq’s Zaidi offers economic promise for Turkey but unknowns loom

Iraq’s Zaidi offers economic promise for Turkey but unknowns loom Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

09.05.2026 30

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Barin Kayaoglu

Turkey navigates Gulf rivalries while Kurdish peace efforts resurface

Greetings from Ankara. Welcome to AL-MONITOR Turkey, where we wrap up the leading stories of the week. This edition looks at Turkey’s busy...

08.05.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

EU spotlights digital art in Ankara

Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Istanbul. Once more, the City Pulse Istanbul is back in the capital as late April and early May turn it into a circuit of...

08.05.2026 20

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Nazlan Ertan

Hezbollah commanders killed as renewed strikes test Lebanon-Israel talks

Hezbollah commanders killed as renewed strikes test Lebanon-Israel talks Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

07.05.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

US pauses Hormuz escort mission as Trump cites progress on Iran talks

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing. This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle.  US pauses Hormuz escort mission Ethiopia rejects Sudan's...

06.05.2026 20

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Ezgi Akin

Iraq’s Zaidi offers economic promise for Turkey but unknowns loom

Iraq’s Zaidi offers economic promise for Turkey but unknowns loom Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

03.05.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

“Form-Craft-Activism” spotlights the labor behind making

Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Istanbul. May Day rarely arrives quietly in Turkey. It brings with it a familiar choreography: sealed-off streets,...

01.05.2026 30

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Nazlan Ertan

Why Saudi Arabia, Egypt are wary of Turkey’s proposed 4-way defense pact with Pakistan

Why Saudi Arabia, Egypt are wary of Turkey’s proposed 4-way defense pact with Pakistan Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

28.04.2026 30

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Barin Kayaoglu

Why Saudi Arabia, Egypt are wary of Turkey’s proposed 4-way defense pact with Pakistan

Why Saudi Arabia, Egypt are wary of Turkey’s proposed 4-way defense pact with Pakistan Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

27.04.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

Is Syria’s Sharaa poised to outdo Turkey in formalizing gains for Kurds?

Is Syria’s Sharaa poised to outdo Turkey in formalizing gains for Kurds? Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

26.04.2026 50

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Amberin Zaman

Why Saudi Arabia, Egypt are wary of Turkey’s proposed 4-way defense pact with Pakistan

Why Saudi Arabia, Egypt are wary of Turkey’s proposed 4-way defense pact with Pakistan Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all...

26.04.2026 30

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Barin Kayaoglu

Inside Turkey’s role in the US-Iran ceasefire

Inside Turkey’s role in the US-Iran ceasefire Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

26.04.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

How the Iran war can help Syria manage Turkey and its regional rivals

How the Iran war can help Syria manage Turkey and its regional rivals Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

25.04.2026 50

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Amberin Zaman

Contemporary art takes over restored Byzantine cistern

Welcome back to AL-MONITOR Istanbul. Spring has a way of resetting the city — and, in my stubbornly traditional Turkish-housewife imagination, that...

24.04.2026 20

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Nazlan Ertan

Turkey’s expanding military role in Somalia draws scrutiny amid federal rift

Turkey’s expanding military role in Somalia draws scrutiny amid federal rift Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

24.04.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

Italy’s TB3 drone deal signals turn toward Turkey amid US-NATO tensions

Italy’s TB3 drone deal signals turn toward Turkey amid US-NATO tensions Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

24.04.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

How the Iran war is giving Turkey's Erdogan a big boost

How the Iran war is giving Turkey's Erdogan a big boost Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

23.04.2026 50

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Amberin Zaman

How the Iran war can help Syria manage Turkey and its regional rivals

How the Iran war can help Syria manage Turkey and its regional rivals Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

23.04.2026 30

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Amberin Zaman

Inside Turkey’s role in the US-Iran ceasefire

Inside Turkey’s role in the US-Iran ceasefire Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

23.04.2026 30

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Barin Kayaoglu

Turkey’s expanding military role in Somalia draws scrutiny amid federal rift

Turkey’s expanding military role in Somalia draws scrutiny amid federal rift Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

22.04.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

How the Iran war is giving Turkey's Erdogan a big boost

How the Iran war is giving Turkey's Erdogan a big boost Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

22.04.2026 30

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Amberin Zaman

Italy’s TB3 drone deal signals turn toward Turkey amid US-NATO tensions

Italy’s TB3 drone deal signals turn toward Turkey amid US-NATO tensions Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

22.04.2026 20

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Barin Kayaoglu

Is Syria’s Sharaa poised to outdo Turkey in formalizing gains for Kurds?

Is Syria’s Sharaa poised to outdo Turkey in formalizing gains for Kurds? Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

21.04.2026 40

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Amberin Zaman

Italy’s TB3 drone deal signals turn toward Turkey amid US-NATO tensions

Italy’s TB3 drone deal signals turn toward Turkey amid US-NATO tensions Subscribe for as low as $2/week to access this story and all reporting.

19.04.2026 30

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Barin Kayaoglu