Israel

Middle East·10 min read

Israel vs Turkey: Can Old Allies Avoid a Clash?

In 1958, Turkey was one of Israel's secret partners. In 2026, Israeli jets struck a Syrian air base 70 km from Turkey's border. How did old allies become rivals, and can they step back?

Africa·8 min read

Why Israel Wants a Base in Somaliland

Somaliland's coast lies 260 km from Yemen, where the Houthis fire at Israel from 2,000 km away. Here is why Israel recognised Somaliland, what a base near Berbera could do, and why Somalia, Turkey and the Houthis object.