Opinion

OPINION - The strategic fragility of the Iran-Israel ceasefire

OPINION - The strategic fragility of the Iran-Israel ceasefire

While the ceasefire between Israel and Iran has delivered a brief period of calm, it remains inherently unstable. For it to hold over the long term, far more than political signaling will be required

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INTERVIEW - US-EU tensions: What’s happening and how will they impact Türkiye?
24.06.2025

INTERVIEW - US-EU tensions: What’s happening and how will they impact Türkiye?

'What we need from the NATO summit in The Hague is a signal of partnership not only between the Europeans, we also have to show that the European partners of NATO, together with Türkiye, are in close cooperation about security in Europe': Nico Lange

OPINION - Israeli war on Iran: A lifeline for Netanyahu’s political survival?
19.06.2025

OPINION - Israeli war on Iran: A lifeline for Netanyahu’s political survival?

- Netanyahu’s own instincts risk plunging region – and inadvertently Israel – into deeper regional instability that could ultimately harm Israel itself

OPINION - 2025: A historic turning point for Türkiye’s aerospace industry
18.06.2025

OPINION - 2025: A historic turning point for Türkiye’s aerospace industry

Türkiye’s aerospace industry has taken a decisive step onto the world stage in 2025. The KAAN’s success in securing its first major export deal is a signal of Türkiye’s goal to become a global player in advanced defense technologies

INTERVIEW - The UK, US and Türkiye: Evolving landscape in Europe and the Mideast
17.06.2025

INTERVIEW - The UK, US and Türkiye: Evolving landscape in Europe and the Mideast

The UK sees Türkiye as a very important partner in the region, and is quite comfortable with Türkiye taking a leading role in terms of reconciliation and redevelopment, says analyst Rachel Ellehuus

OPINION - Notes from Nasser Hospital: Gaza, April 2025
12.06.2025

OPINION - Notes from Nasser Hospital: Gaza, April 2025

Dr. Birsen Gaskell tells of her experience in Rafah, Southern Gaza: Skeletons of ambulances and hospital equipment lie scattered, half-buried. Following its invasion almost a year ago, the Israeli army damaged and burned down hospital properties