Türkiye’s Role in the Yemen Conflict: Between Regional Influence and a Policy of Balancing
Türkiye’s policy towards the Yemeni conflict reflects a broader transformation in its foreign policy, characterised by a pragmatic balancing among rival regional actors and the pursuit of strategic autonomy. The…
The Makkah Agreement within the Middle East Security System
On August 7th, 2026 the leaders of the most influential Muslim countries – Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan – signed a joint defence agreement in the city of Makkah, the…
Türkiye’s Energy Policy is on the Crossroads
As pressure mounts to reduce reliance on Russian gas, Ankara must balance energy security, economic interests and its ambitions to become a regional gas hub. The Republic of Türkiye is…
The Looming Water Crisis in the Middle East
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which flow through four Middle Eastern countries (Türkiye, Syria, Iraq, and Iran), are not only the birthplace of ancient civilizations and a vital trade route,…