U.S. | May 10, 2022 US targets Islamic State financiers in Turkey, Syria, Indonesia The US hit five individuals with economic sanctions over aiding jihadi recruits via money transfer.
Egypt | Apr 28, 2022 Egypt, Russia discuss next steps for nuclear power plant Despite the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and sanctions imposed on Moscow, a Russian delegation visited Egypt to inspect the construction work at the Dabaa nuclear plant.
Egypt | Apr 26, 2022 Will sanctioned Russian oligarchs find haven in Egypt? Its current economic hardships may prompt Cairo to double down on investments with Russia.
Egypt | Apr 13, 2022 Russia, Wagner Group expand ties with Sudan Sudan's military leaders have expanded ties with Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.
Egypt | Apr 3, 2022 SWIFT cutoff leaves Egyptian students in Russia empty handed Russia's exclusion from global payments systems has prevented thousands of Egyptian students in the country from receiving money from their families back home.
Iran | Mar 31, 2022 Iran slams new US sanctions amid nuclear deal uncertainty The fresh sanctions targeted a network of Iranian firms over links to the Revolutionary Guards' missile program and came as an impasse in the nuclear deal talks drags on.
Turkey | Mar 31, 2022 Ukraine war boosts Erdogan's 'new Atlanticism,' but for how long? Turkey’s westward focus may complicate, or complement, Ankara’s previous priority of Eurasia.
Turkey | Mar 28, 2022 Will Ukraine crisis help Turkey dodge Western arms embargoes? Drawing on the role of Turkish drones in bolstering Ukraine’s defense, Erdogan has urged NATO partners to lift restrictions on military sales to Turkey. But US sanctions remain a tough row to hoe.
Iran | Mar 28, 2022 Iran FM says IRGC sanctions 'red line' for Vienna talks Iran’s foreign minister has issued a clarification stating that sanctions on the IRGC must be removed before Tehran agrees to a new Iran deal in Vienna talks.
Turkey | Mar 22, 2022 Turkey, Netherlands patch up relations amid Ukraine crisis Arriving for a top-level visit in Ankara after years of tense relations, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says he would like Turkey to join sanctions against Russia but understands Ankara’s unique position.
Pentagon finds no wrongdoing in 2019 Syria strike that killed civilians Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 17, 2022
Kurdish researcher Giran Ozcan: Understanding the Kurdish people and their aspirations will benefit US’ own interests
