Erdogan stuck on fence in Ukraine crisis Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has chided NATO for failing to do more for Ukraine but remains averse to antagonizing Russia. Turkey
Turkey’s economy up 11%, but growth brings risk Turkey’s flashy growth rate in 2021 has been accompanied by a dangerous uptick in inflation and appears bound to drop sharply this year. Turkey
Egypt-Kuwait talks address bilateral ties, Arab summit, challenges Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi recently visited Kuwait where he met with the emir and crown prince to discuss the upcoming Arab League summit in Algeria, as Egypt regains its pivotal regional role. Egypt
Iraqi officer arrested for 2019 killing of protesters An interior ministry officer accused of serious human rights abuses during the war against the Islamic State has been arrested after documents emerged allegedly showing his direct involvement in the 2019 killing of protesters. Iraq
How Russia's invasion of Ukraine will impact energy markets Energy markets are roiling with spikes in both oil and gas prices and a surge of instability related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Gulf
Infighting between Islamist, Turkish-backed armed groups continues in north Syria Infighting between Turkish-backed factions in north Syria continues despite pleas by civilians, with most recently dozens of members of the civilian police resigning in response to a shootout with the military police that left two of its members wounded. Syria
Israeli agricultural Sabbath offers Gazan farmers hope Although Israel imposed economic restrictions on agricultural exports from the Gaza Strip in 2007, Shmita offers Gazan farmers an opportunity to export vegetables to Israel, as the Israeli land is left to rest. Palestine
