Decision-making power in Turkey's defense industry is shifting from the military to businessmen close to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey's defense industry sees rise of 'the president’s men'
Can EU's fear of terrorists give Turkey clout in ocean drilling?
Following his threats to flood Europe with Syrian refugees, the Turkish president is now trying to use Islamic State suspects as leverage.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Can EU's fear of terrorists give Turkey clout in ocean drilling?
Is Jordan Valley's annexation already on the way?
As Israel gears up for what could be the third round of elections in less than a year, a bill presented earlier in the month to annex the Jordan Valley has taken on a new urgency in light of the US announcement that it no longer views the settlements as illegal.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is Jordan Valley's annexation already on the way?
Indicted for bribery, Netanyahu ramps up his victimization campaign
The decision by Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of receiving bribes, fraud and breach of trust could be one too many even for the comeback master.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Indicted for bribery, Netanyahu ramps up his victimization campaign
Russia faces dilemmas in northeastern Syria
While it has added some fortifications, Moscow is challenged with new political and military uncertainty over Syria's northeast.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Russia faces dilemmas in northeastern Syria
Welcome to the beginning of the end of Iraq's post-Saddam era
For Iraq’s youth, it’s been a failure.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Welcome to the beginning of the end of Iraq's post-Saddam era
Qatar hires former US ambassador to Doha
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Qatar hires former US ambassador to Doha
Tuk-tuks to the rescue in Iraqi unrest
Iraqis disdained tuk-tuk drivers and their vehicles until their volunteerism during the ongoing anti-government protests made them national heroes.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Tuk-tuks to the rescue in Iraqi unrest
Iraq on display
Iraqis are rising up against their corrupt government, but how can these revolutionary protests lead to lasting change?
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq on display
Russia, Turkey plugging away at Syria's northeast, Idlib
Amid complications with Turkey, Russia claims it stays the course in Syria.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Russia, Turkey plugging away at Syria's northeast, Idlib