Will Trump Restore Turkey’s F-35 Program? Geopolitics, NATO, and Israel’s Role

Donald Trump’s potential return to the U.S. presidency raises the possibility of Turkey’s reintegration into the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet program, a move that would require navigating intense opposition from the U.S. Congress and strategic concerns from Israel. The decision hinges on whether Turkey abandons the Russian S-400 missile system. The F-35 program is … Read more

Is Israel Protecting Drug Smuggling Strongholds in Southern Syria?

Recent military developments in southern Syria have drawn international attention to the province of Sweida, where shifting local power dynamics and regional security concerns have intersected. Following the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime in December 2024, the region has seen the rise of Druze militia groups, identified as the “National Guard,” which consolidated control … Read more