Murat Sofuoglu

Meet the incredible Turkish coal miners who helped save so many lives

The powerful earthquakes, which have not been seen in the region in the last century, triggered massive search-and-rescue operations during which Turkish miners showed the world their invaluable skills.

Türkiye quakes: Survivor accounts from the epicentre

The devastating tremors killed thousands and left tens of thousands injured in at least 10 cities in the country's southeastern and Mediterranean provinces.

How will Germany’s new leftist defence minister tackle the Ukraine war?

The Social Democrat politician was against sanctions on Russia in 2014. Now he has to decide whether Germany can send Leopard tanks to help Ukraine challenge Russia.

Russia’s top general has stepped into the Ukraine battlefield. What next?

Valery Gerasimov, the Chief of the Russian Army, has recently gained an additional title being appointed as the commander of military operations in Ukraine. But should he be happy about it?

A battle of psychological value: Can Russia capture Ukraine’s Bakhmut?

The Ukrainian city has resisted heavy Russian attacks since the summer, but Wagner’s mercenaries appear to have gained ground around Bakhmut against Kiev’s forces.

How will Ukraine-Israel ties shape up under Netanyahu?

Tel Aviv needs Moscow more than Kiev, and the Netanyahu government could shift its policy towards the country under siege.

Dutch researcher recounts the horrors of YPG/PKK death threats

Unlike many other Western researchers and journalists, Rena Netjes has provided a profound critique of the terrorist group’s rule in northern Syria.

Why is the Israeli army concerned about the new Netanyahu government?

According to the local media, Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies’ plan to restructure the military has triggered some in the Israeli army to question how it might impact its chain of command.

Will Türkiye-Syria ice-breaking meeting lead to normalisation?

While differences remain between Ankara and Damascus over the Syrian civil war, both sides share concerns about the presence of the YPG/PKK terror group in northern Syria.

2022 was ‘a defining moment’ for Turkish diplomacy

Türkiye has been a top mediating force between Ukraine and Russia, while developing different reconciliation paths with countries from Israel to Egypt.

Year to the ground: Contours of Russia-Ukraine conflict, 10 months on

Since Moscow’s troops and tanks rolled into Ukraine in February, the war has seen many twists and turns.

How the Turkic world can become a global alternative energy source

A recent trilateral meeting between Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan has shown that Ankara can play a critical role in connecting gas-rich Turkic Central Asia with the West.