Murat Sofuoglu

What’s the holdup in Iran nuclear deal?

Iran is seeking assurance from the Biden administration that a future US government will not go back on the nuclear agreement.

Why is Erdogan’s visit to Ukraine so significant?

Ankara played a critical role in a grain deal between Ukraine and Russia and now the Turkish president aims to convince both sides to reach a comprehensive ceasefire.

Can Europe receive Kazakh oil through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline?

As the Ukraine conflict makes Black Sea shipments difficult, Kazakhstan looks at an alternative route to export its oil to Europe.

Is West’s unease over Russia's launching of Iranian satellite justified?

The West says Russia might use the Iranian satellite for spying purposes in regard to the Ukraine conflict. But experts say Russia already has a powerful reconnaissance capacity.

US Centcom's shielding of PKK goes back to 2003 Iraq invasion

The US and the YPG, the PKK terror group’s Syrian wing, have an open relationship, but long before the YPG’s emergence, the Centcom refused to go against the terror group during the invasion of Iraq.

What will happen to Al Qaeda after Zawahiri’s assassination?

Ayman Zawahiri was largely accepted and respected by Al Qaeda’s different regional branches due to his role in forming the group in the 1980s. But the next leader might have problems exerting such authority, experts say.

‘Istanbul-based centre for Ukrainian grain exports a lifeline to humanity’

Türkiye-based joint coordination centre, which will be operated with Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish and UN officials, aims to ensure safe passage of Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea.

CENTCOM's sympathy for YPG/PKK terrorists contradicts Washington’s pledges

The promise made by the Biden administration and NATO leadership to fight all kinds of terrorism was torn apart at the seams as CENTCOM sent condolence messages to the families of slain PKK terrorists.

July 15: Türkiye’s resolve against foreign intervention

The attempted coup was another extension of how groups based abroad can cause chaos in developing nations.

How a museum keeps the memory of July 15 victims alive

Built in Istanbul's Asian side near the Martyrs Bridge, the museum preserves the sacrifice of 251 Turks who stopped a coup, which is now remembered as Democracy and National Unity Day.

Three key takeaways from NATO’s Madrid meeting

The stakeholders discussed a range of issues, from expanding the bloc's rapid force to reviewing the Nordic states’ NATO membership bids.

Is Greece deliberately keeping the Cyprus issue unresolved?

Athens has long harboured ambitions to make Cyprus part of the Greek territory like Crete and other islands in the Aegean Sea, causing obstacles to resolving old territorial issues with Ankara, according to experts.