May 15, 2012

AMMAN [MENL] -- Middle East states, despite quiet cooperation, have been
cautious over endorsing U.S. plans for expanded military relations.

May 20, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has been debating Turkey's request
for the Predator unmanned aerial vehicle.

May 21, 2012

ANKARA [MENL] -- After a delay of several months, Israel has shipped
advanced unmanned aerial vehicles to Turkey.

May 22, 2012

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Gulf Cooperation Council states have opened a weapons
line to Sunni rebels in Syria.