Turkish opposition slams electoral tinkering The opposition says a proposed amendment to Turkey's election law is designed to look like it will enhance multiparty democracy, but will only help get the ruling party and its allies reelected. Turkey
Turkey’s pro-Western policy reversal reveals Erdogan’s dilemma Turkey's position over the Russian invasion of Ukraine has resonated as a pro-Western shift in Ankara’s foreign policy, but Erdogan needs to go the extra mile. Turkey
Analysis Iran nuclear talks overcome Russian wrench in gears Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian’s Tuesday visit to Moscow could have played a part in Russia backing down from its original maximalist demands. By Mark Fitzpatrick
Israel, Emirates coordinate positions against Iran nuke talks The issue of the Vienna talks are sure to be discussed in today's Washington meetings between IDF senior commanders and their American counterparts. Israel
Middle East struggles against drones, despite billions in defense spending Military unmanned aircraft, both custom-designed and retrofitted, pose an increasing threat to security in the region, and states' defense capabilities have not kept up with advances in attack technology. By Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo
Israel-Iran conflict escalates to drone war Tehran blames Israel for attacking last month one of its bases in the west of Iran, allegedly destroying hundreds of drones. Israel
Real estate in Yemen’s Sanaa still thrives despite war Despite the destruction in Yemen, land and residential prices are skyrocketing and the industry is becoming an attractive investment. DONT USE - Gulf Pulse
Egypt seeks to boost gas exports to Europe as Russia-Ukraine war drags on Egypt hopes to boost its natural gas exports at a time when European countries are gradually giving up reliance on Russian hydrocarbons, including gas, in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Egypt
Analysis 'Hot money' singes Egypt’s economy Although capital outflows are no surprise, devaluation looks imminent to mitigate pressure on the pound. By Ahmed Elleithy