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Trump Reaffirms Support for Türkiye and Erdoğan, Addresses Delays in Lifting CAATSA Sanctions and F-35 Exclusion

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Middle East Affairs • Oct 3, 2026 • 4 min read

Trump Reaffirms Support for Türkiye and Erdoğan, Addresses Delays in Lifting CAATSA Sanctions and F-35 Exclusion

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump voiced strong and unequivocal support for Türkiye and Turkish President Recep Tayyip…

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De Bruyne Inspires Belgium to 3-0 Victory Over Struggling Türkiye in UEFA Nations League

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Middle East Affairs • Oct 2, 2026 • 6 min read

De Bruyne Inspires Belgium to 3-0 Victory Over Struggling Türkiye in UEFA Nations League

LIEGE — Kevin De Bruyne delivered a masterclass on Friday evening, scoring twice and setting the stage for…

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Türkiye Strongly Condemns Drone Attack on Medina Power Station Supplying Prophet’s Mosque

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Middle East Affairs • Oct 2, 2026 • 4 min read

Türkiye Strongly Condemns Drone Attack on Medina Power Station Supplying Prophet’s Mosque

Türkiye has strongly condemned a recent drone attack targeting a vital power distribution station in the Saudi city…

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The Witness at the Tribunal: Inside Bangladesh’s Reckoning with Epistemic Erasure

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Middle East Affairs • Oct 2, 2026 • 10 min read

The Witness at the Tribunal: Inside Bangladesh’s Reckoning with Epistemic Erasure

In September 2026, against the backdrop of a nation slowly unearthing decades of systemic state impunity, a boatman…

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US Presses European Allies to Release Strategic Reserves Amid Soaring Diesel Prices and Export Ban Threat

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Middle East Affairs • Oct 1, 2026 • 5 min read

US Presses European Allies to Release Strategic Reserves Amid Soaring Diesel Prices and Export Ban Threat

The United States has urged its European allies to take immediate action to lower soaring global diesel prices…

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From Highland Pastures to Global Obsession: The Myth and History of Coffee’s Origins

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Middle East Affairs • Oct 1, 2026 • 6 min read

From Highland Pastures to Global Obsession: The Myth and History of Coffee’s Origins

For millions around the world, coffee is far more than a simple morning routine. It is a vital…

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Strategic Depth vs. Fixed Infrastructure: Rethinking Air Defense and Security in East Malaysia

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Middle East Affairs • Oct 1, 2026 • 9 min read

Strategic Depth vs. Fixed Infrastructure: Rethinking Air Defense and Security in East Malaysia

As Malaysia nears the completion of a new Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) "bare base" in Bintulu, the…

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Strategic Realities in the Aegean: Türkiye’s Commando Deployment to Söke and Athens’ Miscalculated Response

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Middle East Affairs • Sep 30, 2026 • 7 min read

Strategic Realities in the Aegean: Türkiye’s Commando Deployment to Söke and Athens’ Miscalculated Response

The recent strategic maneuver by Türkiye involving the deployment of the elite 51st Commando Brigade to Söke, located…

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Iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Set to Arrive in Istanbul as European Luxury Rail Tourism Flourishes

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Middle East Affairs • Sep 30, 2026 • 5 min read

Iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Set to Arrive in Istanbul as European Luxury Rail Tourism Flourishes

ISTANBUL — The legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, widely celebrated as one of the most iconic and luxurious trains in…

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When Enforcement Meets Fragility: How Federal Immigration Surges Collide with America’s Housing Crisis

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Middle East Affairs • Sep 30, 2026 • 9 min read

When Enforcement Meets Fragility: How Federal Immigration Surges Collide with America’s Housing Crisis

Darren Hightower spends most of his nights sleeping in the back seat of an old Chevy Trailblazer. To…

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