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Turkey’s expanding military role in Somalia draws scrutiny amid federal rift

Turkey’s expanding military role in Somalia draws scrutiny amid federal rift

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Energy storage keeps Turkey stable, but long war risks fragile economy

Energy storage keeps Turkey stable, but long war risks fragile economy

Energy storage keeps Turkey stable, but long war risks fragile economy Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor...

29.03.2026 8

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Iran war drives Turkey-Gulf defense alignment, but not alliance

Iran war drives Turkey-Gulf defense alignment, but not alliance Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor reporting.

22.03.2026 10

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No strangers to turmoil, Turkey-Iran to maintain ties under Mojtaba Khamenei

No strangers to turmoil, Turkey-Iran to maintain ties under Mojtaba Khamenei Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor...

15.03.2026 10

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Turkey cautious but unfazed by US plan to mobilize Iranian Kurds against regime

Turkey cautious but unfazed by US plan to mobilize Iranian Kurds against regime Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all...

08.03.2026 20

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Why Turkey’s exclusion from Gaza force may be a strategic blessing

Why Turkey’s exclusion from Gaza force may be a strategic blessing Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor reporting.

22.02.2026 30

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Turkey courts Saudi Arabia on Kaan, but stealth fighter deal faces hurdles

Turkey courts Saudi Arabia on Kaan, but stealth fighter deal faces hurdles Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor...

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Moving Iran talks from Turkey to Oman deepens Ankara’s PKK concerns

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07.02.2026 10

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Turkey’s Syria gains come with risks as Damascus pushes Kurdish integration

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24.01.2026 30

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Turkey braces for Iran fallout: Trade disruptions, refugees and shifting geopolitics

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18.01.2026 20

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Turkey casts Israel’s Somaliland move as overreach, but Somalia’s fragility poses risks

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04.01.2026 20

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Turkey's defense sector enters 2026 with naval progress — and unresolved vulnerabilities

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28.12.2025 20

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After Palmyra attack, Turkey adds pressure for SDF deal with Damascus

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21.12.2025 20

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Turkey moves into Somalia’s untapped oil, raises stakes in Horn of Africa

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14.12.2025 20

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Turkey's Kizilelma fighter jet redefines capability in air warfare: What to know

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07.12.2025 20

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Pope Leo in Turkey, navigating faith, politics and Orthodox tensions

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28.11.2025 10

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Pope Leo heads to Turkey, navigating faith, politics and Orthodox tensions

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26.11.2025 10

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Turkey to navigate enduring Iranian influence in Iraq following elections

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16.11.2025 10

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Turkey eyes continuity in Iraq as elections test Sudani’s pro-Ankara momentum

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09.11.2025 20

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Turkey boosts R&D spending to $20B amid push for defense self-sufficiency

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01.11.2025 30

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Turkey strengthens defense, energy ties following Erdogan’s Gulf tour

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Water for influence: Turkey moves to ease Iraq's water shortages ahead of elections

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19.10.2025 20

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From flights to electricity grids, Turkey-Armenia ties slowly advance

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12.10.2025 20

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Jet lag: Turkey weighs alternatives as US sanctions stall Kaan engine imports

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05.10.2025 20

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As US steps back from Europe, Turkey eyes bigger role in NATO defense industry

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21.09.2025 20

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Will Spain’s exit from US F-35 program open the door for Turkey’s fighter fleet?

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14.09.2025 20

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Turkey's Steel Dome air defense system: Game changer or work in progress?

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07.09.2025 20

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Turkey’s power play in Libya tests Greece’s red lines

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31.08.2025 20

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Turkey’s gamble: Syria defense deal signals long road to rebuilding forces

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23.08.2025 20

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US-brokered Armenia-Azerbaijan deal hands Turkey South Caucasus opening

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17.08.2025 20

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Turkey’s military shake-up: Adapting to new threats or political meddling?

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10.08.2025 30

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Can Turkey dismantle PKK, push SDF integration while rewriting rules in Syria?

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03.08.2025 30

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Eurofighters and drones: Turkey's IDEF25 marks leap toward defense autonomy

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27.07.2025 20

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Suwayda clashes stoke Turkey's fears of Kurdish gains, Syria's fragmentation

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20.07.2025 20

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How Turkey can help Syria-Israel normalization — and why it should

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13.07.2025 20

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Turkey’s defense industry eyes $200B opportunity from NATO's 5% push

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06.07.2025 20

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With Iran in decline, can Israel and Turkey align on Syria deconfliction?

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29.06.2025 20

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How Turkey's Erdogan navigated Trump ties and instability risks from Israel-Iran war

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24.06.2025 20

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Rattled by Ukraine's attack on Russia, Turkey rethinks use of small drones

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07.06.2025 20

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Turkey's big Syria play: Rebuild, but only if Gulf can pay for it

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01.06.2025 10

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Can Turkey's Hurjet deal with Spain propel it into NATO’s defense market?

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25.05.2025 20

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With Trump’s Syria sanctions relief, Turkey eyes refugee returns, regional gains

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18.05.2025 10

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How Turkey’s nuclear submarine bid is a game changer for its naval strategy

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11.05.2025 20

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Can Turkey stomach autonomy for Syrian Kurds? Iraq offers cautionary model

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04.05.2025 30

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On Eurofighters, Turkey hedges bets as it awaits Merz's decision in Germany

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27.04.2025 20

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With SDF in sight, Turkey assesses gains as Trump eyes Syria withdrawal

With SDF in sight, Turkey assesses gains as Trump eyes Syria withdrawal Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor...

20.04.2025 10

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With F-35, Eurofighter jets on table, Turkey cools off on F-16 deal

With F-35, Eurofighter jets on table, Turkey cools off on F-16 deal Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor...

13.04.2025 20

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​​Turkey's defense strategy in Syria: Stability, not confrontation with Israel

​​Turkey's defense strategy in Syria: Stability, not confrontation with Israel Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all...

06.04.2025 20

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Drones and diplomacy: Can Turkey help Somalia fight Al-Shabab?

Drones and diplomacy: Can Turkey help Somalia fight Al-Shabab? Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor reporting....

30.03.2025 30

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F-35s back on table? Erdogan courts Trump to revive US-Turkey defense ties

F-35s back on table? Erdogan courts Trump to revive US-Turkey defense ties Subscribe for less than $9/month to access this story and all Al-Monitor...

23.03.2025 10

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