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ISIS detainees transported from northeastern Syria to Iraqi custody during a U.S.-led transfer operation in early 2026.
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Turkey Faces New Pressure Over ISIS Detainees as Regional Security Shifts

Turkey Faces New Pressure Over ISIS Detainees as Regional Security Shifts A new round of negotiations between Ankara and Baghdad over detained fighters from the self-proclaimed Islamic State is drawing renewed international scrutiny—while also raising complex questions about responsibility, regional security, and the legacy of the Syrian civil war. In recent weeks, the government of

Turkiye's Diplomatic Balancing Act
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Türkiye’s Diplomatic Tightrope: Ankara Tightens Israel Trade Restrictions While Sitting on Gaza Ceasefire Board

Türkiye’s Diplomatic Tightrope: Ankara Tightens Israel Trade Restrictions While Sitting on Gaza Ceasefire Board Turkish-American Community Watches as Ankara Balances Peace Mediation with Economic Pressure on Israel WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that has drawn both praise and criticism from the international community, Türkiye has implemented new measures to further restrict trade with Israel,

USA-TURKIYE PARTNERSHIP
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Türkiye’s Balancing Act: How Ankara Turned Isolation Into Strategic Independence

Türkiye’s Balancing Act: How Ankara Turned Isolation Into Strategic Independence DONATE As Washington and Brussels imposed sanctions and embargoes, Türkiye built its own defense empire—and emerged as a global power broker WASHINGTON, D.C. — For decades, Türkiye has walked a diplomatic tightrope that few nations could navigate: maintaining its NATO membership while cultivating ties with

Greece's Defence Minister Nikos Dendias
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What that Greek minister is really doing in Washington — and why the “Turkey–Israel used to be best friends” line lands

The Washington Gambit: Why Greece is Using the Israel Mirror to Recast Turkey WASHINGTON — When Nikos Dendias, the Greek Defense Minister, took the stage at a high-profile forum in the American capital this month, he did not lead with a policy white paper. Instead, he offered a pointed rhetorical question designed to resonate in

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) receives Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L) as part of the International Peace and Security Forum in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on Dec. 12, 2025.
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Türkiye Seeks Membership in Saudi-Pakistan Defense Pact: Implications for US-Türkiye Relations

Türkiye Seeks Membership in Saudi-Pakistan Defense Pact: Implications for US-Türkiye Relations January 15, 2026 — Türkiye is actively pursuing membership in a defense cooperation agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, signaling a potential shift in regional security dynamics and raising important questions about the future of US-Türkiye relations. The Defense Pact: What We Know According

US urges NATO allies, Turkey to halt Russian energy import
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U.S. Steps Up Pressure on Türkiye’s Russian Energy Ties — What It Means for Turkish-American Relations

U.S. Steps Up Pressure on Türkiye’s Russian Energy Ties — What It Means for Turkish-American Relations   In a pivotal development at the intersection of diplomacy, energy and trade, the United States is firmly urging its NATO ally, Türkiye, to reduce and ideally halt its imports of Russian-sourced energy—part of a broader Washington push to

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Preserving Heritage or Erasing It? The Controversy Behind the U.S.–Turkey Cultural Property Deal

Preserving Heritage or Erasing It? The Controversy Behind the U.S.–Turkiye Cultural Property Deal The renewal of the U.S.–Türkiye cultural property agreement has become the latest arena where history, heritage, and politics collide. For Türkiye, the agreement is about protecting priceless artifacts from smugglers. For Armenian lobby groups, it has become an opportunity to challenge Türkiye

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