Israeli navy prepares for East Med crises with new missile boats
The vessels, commonly known as the “Saar 6,” will be at the forefront of Israeli efforts to protect its 200-mile exclusive economic zone.
Author: M Barbu
Missile war of the cities in Armenia and Azerbaijan escalates – analysis
Azerbaijan said that it had “liberated” seven villages on Saturday, which led to cheers in Baku.
Sunday has brought more escalation between Armenia and Azerbaijan as the countries continue to rely on missiles and rockets to shell each other over the last few days. The attack on the Armenian controlled town of Stepanakert on Saturday was followed by a long-range missile attack on Ganja in Azerbaijan.
Gantz says Turkey opposed to regional peace
“Definitely the question of Turkey is a very complicated one, because Turkey is part of NATO,” the defense minister said.
Is Pompeo changing tack on Turkey? – Analysis
For the first time, the US appears to be confronting Turkey over its fueling of conflict all over the Middle East.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has paid a visit to the eastern Mediterranean, where he met Greek leaders. He was also in Cyprus on September 12. Turkey has been threatening Greece and Cyprus and causing tensions in the eastern Mediterranean. Ankara’s challenge has caused Greece, Cyprus, Egypt and Israel to work together more closely.
In a Multipolar World, Will the EU Be Seated at the Table—or Served on It?
Something about the idea of Europe becoming a strategic actor in global affairs brings to mind the old Irish saying: May you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows you’re dead.
Will Either Macron or Erdogan Back Down in the Eastern Mediterranean?
French President Emmanuel Macron has clearly decided to up the ante in a standoff with Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean, where France is backing Greece and Cyprus in their dispute with Ankara over natural gas reserves and maritime boundaries.
Italy Is Using the Pandemic to Keep More Migrants From Its Shores
The Mediterranean Sea is still the principal corridor for migrants trying to enter the European Union, and Italy is in effect its front door.
Russian bases in Syria keep balance of power in region: Assad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said the continued presence of Russia’s major naval and air bases in his country help counter the influence of Western powers in the region as the battle to crush foreign-backed terrorists was winding down.
Iraq’s Islamist parties use quota hiring system to consolidate clout
Over the years, a solid network of religious parties and clerics has formed, controlling a large part of the employment process in government departments.
M4 highway | Turkish army amasses troops in west Idlib countryside
Reliable sources have informed the Syrian Observatory that Turkish forces have blocked Latakia-Aleppo international highway (M4), near Muhambel town in the western countryside of Idlib, while Turkish troops were seen on high alert there. It is expected that Turkish forces will patrol the M4 highway alone.