Nicoletta Kouroushi

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in October 2025.
Middle East Forum Observer
Are Turkey’s Courts Eviscerating Erdoğan’s Opposition?
Courts Have Weighed in on Party Matters Before, but They Rarely Step in to Overturn the Results of an Internal Congress
May 23, 2026
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
A Ukrainian soldier readies a drone in Donbas.
Middle East Forum Observer
When Ukraine’s War Reaches the Mediterranean
A Difficult Question Emerges for the West: How Far Can Support for Kyiv Expand Before It Brings New Complications?
May 22, 2026
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in a 2025 visit to Russia.
Middle East Forum Observer
Turkey, Israel, and the Contest for the Eastern Mediterranean
Ankara Seeks to Challenge a Trilateral Framework That It Views as Strengthening Israel’s Position
May 9, 2026
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
Xanthi, Greece,
Middle East Forum Observer
Turkey Seeks Stewardship over the Muslim Community in Greece
Ankara Often Links Identity, Religion, and Diaspora Communities to Foreign Policy, Presenting Itself as a Protector
May 6, 2026
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
An offshore gas and oil exploration platform off the coast of Cyprus.
Middle East Forum Observer
Cyprus, Energy Routes, and U.S. Interests in the Eastern Mediterranean
Rather than Pursuing Large-Scale Infrastructure, States Increasingly Rely on Flexible Arrangements Built Around Existing Systems
April 16, 2026
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
A Royal Air Force Boeing CH-47 Chinook fying over Akrotiri, one of two British-controlled territories retained after Cypriot independence.
Middle East Forum Observer
Cyprus, the British Bases, and the Limits of Military Access
The Objective Is to Reshape How the Bases Function in Practice, Particularly During Regional Instability
April 12, 2026
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
A Turkish navy warship and the new Baykar Bayraktar TB3 armed unmanned aerial vehicle.
Middle East Forum Observer
Baykar, Production Power, and Europe’s Defense Dilemma
Turkey Has Secured Access to the European Aerospace Market and Now Seeks to Enter a European Union Security Program
April 2, 2026
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
A power plant that produces electricity for southern Greece and the islands.
Middle East Forum Observer
France and Greece Move Toward Nuclear Cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean
Nuclear Infrastructure Would Depend Less on Contested Offshore Resources and Be Less Exposed to Geopolitical Friction at Sea
March 19, 2026
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
French President Emmanuel Macron in a 2023 photo.
Middle East Forum Observer
France’s Strategic Turn in the Eastern Mediterranean
Washington Has Encouraged European Allies to Assume Greater Responsibility for Regional Security
March 11, 2026
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
A Royal Air Force Boeing CH-47 Chinook flies over Akrotiri in Cyprus in September 2025.
Middle East Forum Observer
Is the United States Prepared to Defend Cyprus After the Iranian Drone Attack?
Cyprus Hosts Sovereign British Bases but Exercises No Operational Authority over Their Use
March 2, 2026
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
Investigations in several countries have examined contacts between China-linked actors and individuals with access to defense expertise, cybersecurity platforms, and more.
Middle East Forum Observer
China’s Expanding Intelligence Presence in the Eastern Mediterranean
Traditional Distinctions Between Commercial Engagement and Strategic Rivalry Have Blurred, Leading States to Evaluate Partnerships
February 24, 2026
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
Nikos Christodoulides, president of Cyprus, in Berlin in November 2025.
Middle East Forum Observer
Cyprus-India Relations Should Be a U.S. Strategic Interest
Nascent Cyprus-India Relations Reflect Wider Shifts in Trade Geography Linking the Mediterranean, Middle East, Europe, and South Asia
February 14, 2026
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
A panoramic view of Pigadia Bay, Karpathos Island, Greece.
Middle East Forum Observer
No Strategic Convergence in the Greece-Turkey Dialogue
The Stakes Are High for the United States, Which Seeks to Maintain Cohesion Among Regional Partners and Avoid Escalation Between Allies
February 2, 2026
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
A supercomputer in a data center.
Middle East Forum Observer
Cyprus and U.S. Technology Cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean
An Agreement with Nvidia for a Computing System Reflects a Broader Trend of Deepening U.S.-Cyprus Technology Alignment
January 31, 2026
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
Eleftheria Square, the main square in central Nicosia, the capital city of Cyprus.
Middle East Forum Observer
Will Cyprus’ European Union Presidency Change Policy Toward the Middle East?
Proximity to the Middle East Gives Cyprus Both a Stake and a Voice to Reframe How the European Union Engages with the Region
January 13, 2026
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
A view of Nicosia, Cyprus, in November 2025.
Middle East Forum Observer
U.S. and Cypriot Security Interests Should Converge in Any New Cyprus Peace Talks
Cyprus Is a Predictable Partner That Can Anchor Cooperation Across the Eastern Mediterranean
January 3, 2026
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
Rich in history and culture, Cyprus is a connector between European institutions and Middle Eastern partners.
Middle East Forum Observer
The Year in Review: Cyprus and Greece in the Eastern Mediterranean
Both Countries Undertook Initiatives in Security, Energy Resilience, and External Relations—Ties That Will Be Tested in the Coming Year
December 28, 2025
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, president of the United Arab Emirates.
Middle East Forum Observer
Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates Tighten Ties
The Partnership Now Represents a Long-Term Framework with Institutional Depth and Regional Reach
December 25, 2025
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
The Greek Orthodox Basilica of St George in Madaba, Jordan, is famous for its 6th-century mosaic floor with a map of the Holy Land.
Middle East Forum Observer
Why Greek Orthodox Communities Matter for the Middle East’s Future
In States Emerging from Conflict, the Presence of Diverse Religious Communities Can Help Rebuild Trust and Stability
December 13, 2025
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
A liquified natural gas tanker is anchored outside Salamina, Greece.
Middle East Forum Observer
How Greece Became Central to U.S. Energy Policy in Europe
Greece Provides a Reliable Channel for Transporting Liquified Natural Gas to Europe, and Restricts Russian and Turkish Influence in a Sensitive Region
December 10, 2025
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Nicoletta Kouroushi
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