Analysis What Turkey's latest cruise missile means for defense industry, regional posture Turkey’s cruise missile, which passed a new test this week, comes as a part of Turkish efforts to obtain a force multiplier in an increasingly unstable neighborhood. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Turkey to host Iraq, Qatar, UAE officials for Development Road summit The estimated $20 billion project was formalized during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s official visit in April to Baghdad and will link Basra to Turkey via a rail and road network. Turkey
Analysis Turkey’s security pact with Iraq: Which side came out on top? The most contested presence for Baghdad is the military base established by Turkish forces in 2015 near the Iraqi town of Bashiqa. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Egypt’s Sisi to pay first visit to Turkey as ties with Erdogan warm Turkey and Egypt are expected to ink several cooperation deals during the visit, which will seal the end of more than a decade-long hostilities. Turkey
Exclusive From mountaintops to underground: PKK responds to Turkey’s drones By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Analysis Global brands still can’t shake Israel boycotts hitting Starbucks, McDonald’s By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Turkey's top diplomat visits Palestine Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu met with his counterpart Riad al-Maliki in Ramallah and reaffirmed support for a Palestinian state before his next meeting with Israeli leaders. Palestine
Erdogan writes off Greece’s Mitsotakis, maintains stance on NATO expansion Enraged by the Greek premier’s remarks to US Congress against arms sales to Turkey, Erdogan denounces Greece, along with Sweden and Finland, for supporting terrorism. Turkey
Turkey's NATO obstinance threatens more than Nordic membership From the vantage point of the West, giving in to Ankara’s demands from Finland and Sweden amounts to letting an autocrat design the security architecture of Europe. Turkey
Turkey's foreign policy reset sign of Brotherhood's dwindling influence In addition to economic concerns, the Muslim Brotherhood's dwindling influence in the region and new regional order emerged after the Abraham Accords forced Ankara to mend ties with Egypt. Turkey
Turkey threatens new Syria incursion amid NATO debate Erdogan ups the ante as NATO allies offer cool response to Ankara’s demands over Sweden, Finland membership. Turkey
Will Turkish opposition leader's Alevi faith be hindrance at polls? While some speculate Kemal Kilicdaroglu's faith could cost him votes in a potential runoff against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, if framed properly it could even provide an opportunity for the opposition. Turkey
Turkey’s Alevis to open their houses of worship to LGBTQ funerals Turkey’s major Alevi organizations announce they will open their houses of worship to LGBTQ individuals in support of equal funeral rights. Turkey
Analysis Erdogan’s high price for Sweden, Finland joining NATO The Turkish president senses an opportunity to finally settle scores regarding perceived previous slights by NATO powers. By Week in Review
UAE-Turkey reconciliation continues with trade agreement The move follows a currency swap agreement between the two countries and the Turkish president's visit to the UAE. Turkey
Fourth Turkish drilling ship arrives from South Korea Turkey's fourth drilling ship is set to bring the country's drilling fleet to another level. Turkey
NATO allies read Turkey’s wish list as Ankara holds up membership bids Ankara has listed the presence of what it calls terrorists in Sweden and Finland as its main objection to their accession but other factors could feature. Turkey
Turkey’s middle class priced out of home ownership Buying a home has become an elusive dream even for middle-class professionals in Turkey as the country’s economic woes erupt into a perfect storm over the housing market. Turkey