Turkey's Erdogan says he'll visit Saudi Arabia in February Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's planned visit to Saudi Arabia comes as Ankara seeks to mend ties with several Gulf countries. Al-Monitor Staff | Saudi Arabia | Jan 3, 2022 Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan adjusts his earphone during his final press conference on the second day of the G20 Leaders Summit in Buenos Aires on Dec. 1, 2018.
Qatar’s presence in eastern Mediterranean benefits Egypt, Turkey Qatar is enhancing its presence in the eastern Mediterranean that is rich in oil and gas reserves at a time when tensions are ripping through the region over the maritime borders and excavation rights. Mohamed Saied | Egypt | Dec 15, 2021
Turkey's good relations with Qatar may not be enough for Erdogan Erdogan’s Qatar visit failed to produce agreements that could help the ailing Turkish economy, but he wants to maintain Turkey’s partnership with Qatar, including military ties, while making efforts to reconcile with Gulf rivals. Fehim Tastekin | Turkey | Dec 8, 2021
Erdogan says Turkey seeks to clear up 'misunderstandings' with Gulf states President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made the remarks ahead of a two-day visit to Qatar. Al-Monitor Staff | Turkey | Dec 6, 2021
Israel wants Erdogan to act on Hamas For Jerusalem, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's intentions for better relations need to be backed up with actions. Rina Bassist | Israel | Dec 2, 2021
Erdogan to visit UAE next year Turkey and the United Arab Emirates appear to have repaired their relationship after years of strained ties over Syria, Libya and more. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Nov 29, 2021
Erdogan, MBZ meet for first time in nearly a decade Separate agreements in trade, energy and the environment were inked. Al-Monitor Staff | Turkey | Nov 24, 2021
How Ankara-Abu Dhabi detente could affect Libya Negotiations between Turkey and the UAE have focused mostly on increased trade, but several factors may lead Abu Dhabi to back away from supporting the Libyan insurgency. Emily Przyborowski, Kathryn Gerry, Mary Beth Long | Gulf | Nov 15, 2021
Iraqi Kurdish leader helps ease Turkey-UAE tensions Iraqi Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani helped facilitate a recent phone call between Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Amberin Zaman | Turkey | Aug 31, 2021
How far might Turkey, UAE reach in fence-mending bid? Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's reception of the UAE national security adviser has raised the prospect of a reset in acrimonious bilateral ties. Fehim Tastekin | Turkey | Aug 26, 2021
Erdogan’s rapprochement with Egypt comes at expense of Brotherhood Turkey's strong support for the Muslim Brotherhood has created a robust diaspora of its members in Turkey, but it is fast becoming a burden on Turkish foreign policy. Pinar Tremblay | Turkey | Jul 1, 2021
Reports on Turkey-Qatar military training accords questioned by Erdogan critics A military education agreement between Turkey and Qatar drew backlash from opposition members in Ankara after local media reporting misrepresented its content, though rumors persist. Diego Cupolo | Turkey | Jun 29, 2021
Can Erdogan seize on Israeli-Palestinian crisis to make diplomatic gains? The flurry of diplomacy over the Israeli-Palestinian escalation has helped Erdogan break his diplomatic isolation, but he could hardly hope for far-reaching gains to help his bid at fence-mending with Arab heavyweights. Fehim Tastekin | Turkey | May 14, 2021
Erdogan’s reset with Egypt and the Gulf won’t be smooth The Turkish president wants a change in relations, but his efforts are seen as the result of a failed regional strategy and poor ties with the Biden administration. Week in Review | Turkey | May 8, 2021
Turkey faces rough road to normalization with Egypt Turkey’s reconciliation with Egypt is not likely to be easy, but progress after the first high-level meeting between the two sides could mark a new course in Ankara’s foreign policy and pave the way for its reconciliation with the Gulf heavyweights as well. Fehim Tastekin | Turkey | May 7, 2021
Egyptian archaeologists unwrap Amenhotep I mummy, rewrite history Mohamed Saied | Culture | Jan 8, 2022
Sultan Qaboos’ environmental legacy hits economic roadblock in Oman Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Jan 7, 2022
Erdogan hopes fence-mending trip to Saudi Arabia eases financial woes Fehim Tastekin | Turkey | Jan 7, 2022
Attacks on US in Iraq meant to send ‘harsh’ message — without spilling blood Ali Hashem (Iran Pulse) | Iraq | Jan 6, 2022
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan adjusts his earphone during his final press conference on the second day of the G20 Leaders Summit in Buenos Aires on Dec. 1, 2018.
