Why Israel doesn’t really know how to deal with the AfD
The Israeli government has stayed largely quiet on the Alternative for Germany’s (AfD) march into the national parliament, despite the upset it has caused among…
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Iran Says Tougher Inspections of Nuclear Program Come in 6 Years
Iran’s foreign minister said the country is willing to formally accept a tougher nuclear inspection regime in six years, while continuing to rule out any…
Putin Heads to Turkey as Ties Rapidly Thaw
ISTANBUL — In a sign of rapidly deepening ties, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will welcome his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to the presidential palace…
Trump’s plan to stop Iran in Syria is MIA
Again and again, top Trump administration officials claim that a key pillar of U.S. Syria policy is to prevent Iran from expanding its power there…
We’re not Monaco’: Why Dubai doesn’t need any more 5-star hotels
Dubai is pushing for more foreign direct investment but the last thing it needs is more luxury, high-end hotels, according to the chief executive of…
Dubai conclave to explore potential of India-UAE business ties
A two-day conclave, aimed at identifying potential areas of investment and collaborations between India and the UAE, is being held here. The conclave, which begins…
What Trump’s tough talk on Iran means for human rights
While the world waits to see whether Donald Trump will blow up the Iran nuclear deal, actress and activist Nazanin Boniadi has a message for…
Structural reform key to maintaining Turkey’s growth
ISTANBUL Turkey will maintain its structural reform program amid tight monetary controls to strengthen growth, Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek said Wednesday. The country has…
Iran and the Kurds
On the eve of Monday’s referendum on the future of Iraqi Kurdistan, Iranian armed forces conducted a significant military drill on the border between Iran…
Europe’s Policy Options on Turkey
A generation of Europeans—myself among them—were raised in the painful memory of two world wars and devoted a lifetime to building a peaceful European Union…