Embassy shooting takes fragile Iran-Azerbaijan ties to the brink

The recent gun attack at Azerbaijan’s embassy in Tehran may have been exploited by Baku for the benefit of close ally Israel.

Water security takes center stage in Syria-Turkiye talks 

Russian-brokered talks to reconcile Ankara and Damascus will hit a wall if Turkiye doesn't strike a deal to allow Syria and Iraq access to their share of water. Drought has now made water a region-wide security issue, and Ankara is officially on notice.

Taliban appoints national consul general to UAE

The Taliban government has yet to be recognized by the international community; however, Kabul is in talks with regional states, such as Qatar and the UAE, to kick start relations

Iranian government issues formal protest against Sweden and Belgium for embassy attacks

Violent protests have erupted in Iran and other countries to demand justice for the death of Mahsa Amini

Peace with Syria: The final piece in Turkey’s foreign policy puzzle

Ankara has managed to reset relations with several neighbors, yet normalization with Damascus has remained the most elusive, until recently. Why now? And what will it take?

Why didn’t the Lebanese General stick his boot up the Israeli’s ass?

It's the law: Lebanese officials must refuse to host Washington's Israeli envoy in the future