Al-Monitor Daily Briefing: With each Erdogan visit, Ankara grows more indebted to Moscow

If you have trouble reading this email, [view it in a browser](. [logo]( [fb_icon]( [twitter_icon]( EDITOR'S PICKS Thursday, August 29 | Daily Briefing [By: Metin Gurcan on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019]( Turkey 1 [With each Erdogan visit, Ankara grows more indebted to Moscow]( Russia’s diplomatic, economic and security gains from its ties with Turkey keep growing amid the conflict in Syria, while Ankara becomes increasingly indebted to Moscow. Washington 2 [Israeli strikes raise questions about US presence in Iraq]( A suspected Israeli strike against an Iran-backed convoy in Iraq has raised political doubts about the long-term American troop presence there. Iran 3 [Tehran stock market rally likely to continue]( Iran’s stock market is recovering dramatically as subsidized exchange rates are reduced, commodities are deregulated and certain prices are brought in line with inflation. Lebanon 4 [Lebanese-Israeli front heats up as Hezbollah vows retaliation]( Hezbollah's leader has promised to retaliate for Israel killing two of its operatives in Syria and bombing the movement's office Lebanon. Washington 5 [Netanyahu’s worst nightmare: a Trump-Rouhani meeting]( The G-7 statement by US President Donald Trump about Iran changing is the worst nightmare Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could have ever imagined. Iraq 6 [Will Iran-backed factions attack US troops in Iraq?]( Pro-Iranian militias in the Popular Mobilization Units are calling for taking strong action against the United States and for even targeting its presence in Iraq. Iraq 7 [Iraq poised for ambitious plan after Babylon listed by UNESCO]( Baghdad lobbied for more than three decades to get Babylon on UNESCO World Heritage List, but the way ahead may be even more difficult. Egypt 8 [Egypt's new NGO law: Better, or ‘repackaged’ tyranny?]( A law governing Egypt's civil society groups underwent numerous amendments before going into effect this month, but is still generating heated debate over its supposed benefits. Iraq 9 [Iraqi Mandaeans fear extinction]( The Mandaean community in Iraq is dwindling to such low numbers that its members fear extinction. Israel 10 [Israel pays the price for sidelining Europe on the Iranian file]( The latest visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Biarritz indicates that France is willing to offer Israel a respite on the Palestinian issue, but not on the Iranian file. Washington 11 [Pentagon may consider Turkey rejoining F-35 if it ditches Russian missile system]( Defense Secretary Mark Esper said today that the United States would “consider” letting Turkey back into the F-35 program if it got rid of the Russian S-400 system. Iran 12 [Tehran says fresh nuclear deal breaches ahead if talks fail]( Iran says it will firmly adhere to its plan to further reduce compliance to the nuclear deal unless there is a breakthrough in talks with European signatories by Sept. 6. Syria 13 [Art imitates life and death in war-ravaged Afrin]( Two Syrian artists, a sculptor and a photographer, agree that the tragedies of war have given them rich fodder for art and opportunities to speak out for life and human dignity. STAY CONNECTED [fb_icon_footer]( [twitter_icon_footer]( [instagram_icon_footer]( [rss_icon_footer]( CONTACT US [Support & Contact]( [Advertise](mailto:advertise@al-monitor.com) NEWSLETTERS [Subscribe]( TERMS OF USE [Visitor Agreement]( [Privacy Policy]( © 2019 Al-Monitor. All Rights Reserved. If you no longer wish to receive these emails you may [unsubscribe or manage your preferences]( at any time. Al-Monitor · 1850 K St NW · Suite 1225 · Washington, DC 20006 · USA