Saeed Abdulrazek

Saeed Abdulrazek
World Demonstrators gather in front of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, eastern France, on March 27, 2025 during a rally in support of Istanbul's arrested mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. (Photo by Frederick FLORIN / AFP)

EU Increases Pressure on Türkiye after Arrest of Imamoglu

The European Union is ratcheting up pressure on Türkiye over the detention of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, as tensions in the country escalate two weeks…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World Turkish-made Hisar air defense system (Turkish Defense Industries website). 

Türkiye Intensifies Steps to Establish Air Base East of Homs

Türkiye is accelerating preparations to establish an airbase in the city of Palmyra, east of Homs, following an announcement by its Ministry of Defense last…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler (Turkish Ministry of Defense)

Türkiye’s Defense Ministry Plans for Military Base in Syria

A Turkish Ministry of Defense source confirmed to Asharq Al-Awsat reports about plans to establish a military base in Syria. The source, who requested…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
World Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters during the Grand Congress of his ruling AK Party in Ankara, Türkiye, February 23, 2025. REUTERS/Cagla Gurdogan

Erdogan Threatens PKK if Ocalan’s Promise Not Kept

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned on Sunday to crush the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) if it refuses to adhere to the call made by its jailed…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
World Erdogan speaks at the eighth ordinary congress of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) at the Presidential Sports Complex in Ankara on Sunday (Turkish Presidency)

Erdogan Reaffirms Commitment to New Constitution, Supports Dialogue with Ocalan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated his determination to draft a new constitution for the country while signaling a willingness to advance…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World Syrian Kurds during a demonstration in Qamishli on February 15, demanding the release of Ocalan on the 26th anniversary of his arrest (AFP).

Ocalan's Message to SDF: A Democratic Solution Within a New Constitution

Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), has sent a message to the leadership of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF),…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R) and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (L) attend a joint press conference after their meeting in Ankara, Türkiye, 04 February 2025. (EPA)

Egypt and Türkiye Agree on Regional Issues, Pledge to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Egypt and Türkiye reiterated their commitment to boosting bilateral relations and coordinating closely on key regional issues, including securing a lasting…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World The foreign ministers, defense ministers, and intelligence chiefs of Türkiye and the Syrian administration during their meeting in Ankara in mid-January (Turkish Foreign Ministry)

Turkish Military Delegation Discusses Defense, Security and Counterterrorism in Damascus

A Turkish Defense Ministry delegation discussed defense and security cooperation with Syrian officials in Damascus, focusing on countering terrorist…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)