The new defense pact between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia appears set to grow. Egypt is also expected to join. The question is to what extent the countries are prepared to act in defense of one another, says Aras Lindh at FOI.
WorldThe US and Israel are trying to foment an armed uprising in Iran, according to information provided to several media outlets. Since last year, weapons have reportedly been smuggled into the country for Kurdish groups. The Kurds are being used as pawns in a very clear way, says analyst Aras Lindh.
WorldTurkey has suddenly released journalist Joakim Medin. Both the stick and the carrot may have been used to achieve the release, assesses Turkey expert Paul Levin.
SwedenThe decision to imprison the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoğlu, is no surprise. But the Turkish regime's action also appears to be an attempt to divide the opposition, says analyst Aras Lindh.
WorldThe Kurdish terrorist-labeled organization PKK is to be dissolved. "I urge to lay down the weapons and I take on the historical responsibility for this appeal", announces the group's imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan. It is still unclear what consequences the statement may have.
WorldThe Kurdish terrorist-labeled organization PKK is to be dissolved. "I urge to lay down the weapons and I take on the historical responsibility for this appeal," announces the group's imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan. It is still unclear what consequences the statement may have.
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