Israel bombed the Abu al-Duhur airbase in the Idlib countryside of northwestern Syria on August 18, just 70 kilometers from Türkiye, citing the presence of Turkish troops as justification. On August 19, telling an army radio podcast, Netanyahu said that Israel had initially sent a message “in general terms” against a Turkish military presence at an airfield near Aleppo. “Apparently ...

By Dr. Doğu Perinçek, Chairman of the Vatan Party, Türkiye The international conference entitled “The Alliance to Prevent a Great War,” organized by the World Civilizations Initiative Research Center, was held at the Meyra Palace Hotel in Ankara on 18–19 July 2026. UWI will present the speeches held on the conference during the coming days. The conference, which featured presentations ...

The Myth of NATO’s Umbrella By Mehmet Enes Beşer For decades, NATO has provided Türkiye with a type of strategic insurance by offering it its membership. The reasoning behind it is simple: Türkiye is located in a dangerous neighborhood, which is why it requires the protection of the strongest possible alliance. From this point of view, joining NATO makes sense ...