Monday, August 31, 2026

Turkey, Iran & Iraq

Iran’s New Gas Find Runs Into Sanctions, War and Investment Constraints

Iran has announced a 7.5tn-cubic-foot natural-gas discovery in southern Fars province, but sanctions, war damage and chronic underinvestment could...

Turkey’s Industrial Climb: From Assembly Lines to Strategic Technology

Decades of export integration and supplier development turned Turkey into a major manufacturing economy. Ankara is now attempting a...

The Funeral of Khamenei: A Reading in Political Sociology and Mass Mobilization

July, 2026 witnessed an unprecedented political and military spectacle: the funeral procession of late Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei,...

Turkey’s Botas Signs 10-Year LNG Deal with France’s TotalEnergies

In a significant move to secure long-term energy supplies, Turkish energy company Boru Hatları ile Petrol Taşıma AŞ (Botas)...

Turkey’s Path to Self-Reliance in Air Defense: A Bold Move with variable challenges

Turkey is finally ready to protect its skies using its own gear. This decision marks a significant milestone for...

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