Author: Panagiotis Kouparanis

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Symbolic image: EU and Turkey. The EU heads of state and government will meet for a summit in Brussels on 10 and 11 December. The meeting will also discuss possible sanctions against Turkey over its controversial search for natural gas in the eastern Mediterranean (photo: Reuters)

Turkey expert Gunter Seufert

"Turkey is aware of how dependent it is on the EU"

Sanctions against Ankara are being considered at the EU summit. The number of those in favour has risen. It remains unclear how Germany will behave. But would such measures have any impact on Turkey?More

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Middle East analyst Stephan Roll is head of the Middle East and Africa research division at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. Roll's areas of expertise include Egypt, Saudi Arabia, elites and social mobilisation in Arab countries (photo: SWP)

Interview with Middle East analyst Stephan Roll

"Egypt's leadership feels markedly threatened by Turkey"

The dispute about maritime territories between Turkey and Greece is heating up. Egypt's involvement has added a new dimension to the conflict, says Middle East analyst Stephan Roll. Interview by Panagiotis KouparanisMore

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Most Recent Photo Essay

It's a man's world: photos and videos emerging from Afghanistan show bustling activity returning to the streets of cities – as at this restaurant in Herat, where customers are being welcomed back. But there is one conspicuous difference from before: at the tables are men and men alone, often wearing the traditional knee-long tunic. Women have become a rarity in the urban landscape

Afghans' altered life under the Taliban

Despite all the drama around the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan, daily life carries on there. But that day-to-day life has certainly changed – particularly for women. By Claudia Dehn & Sonja Angelica Diehn