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Turkey in post-Assad Syria: Balancing PKK, Jihadist threats & opportunities

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For Turkey, can Turkic OTS be an alternative to BRICS?

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Will Turkey host Hamas leaders after consequential Qatar departure?

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As Erdogan hails Trump's return, what awaits Turkey-US ties?

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10.11.2024 6

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Turkey slated to boost defense exports after major arms fair sees $6.2B in contracts

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03.11.2024 9

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With Gulen dead, Turkey sees chance to weaken group, improve US ties

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27.10.2024 6

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Can Turkey-Germany summit produce breakthrough on Eurofighter sale?

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Turkey's hydrocarbon mission to Somalia extends its Africa influence

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13.10.2024 10

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US revival of Turkey’s F-35 deal complicated by Russia, political climate

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29.09.2024 6

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Following defense deal, can Turkey, US split difference over Cyprus, east Med?

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22.09.2024 10

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What to make of Turkey’s ambitious naval buildup

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15.09.2024 10

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Turkey's BRICS ambitions hinge on India, China accepting Ankara's bid

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08.09.2024 10

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Even as Erdogan befriends Putin, Turkey and Ukraine ink major free trade deal

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01.09.2024 8

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What Turkey's latest cruise missile means for defense industry, regional posture

Turkey hopes to bolster its deterrent capabilities through a growing arsenal of ballistic and cruise missiles, but without triggering a new regional...

25.08.2024 10

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Turkey's Steel Dome defense system: Vast potential, tricky implementation

After years of vacillating between Chinese and US air defense systems and then purchasing two batteries of Russian-made S-400s,  Turkey is finally...

18.08.2024 9

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With its ally Haniyeh gone, how will Turkey approach Sinwar-led Hamas?

The election of Hamas’ Gaza Strip leader Yahya Sinwar as new political chief for the armed group took regional and international capitals by...

11.08.2024 9

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As Assad softens tone, can Turkey and Syria normalize relations?

As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been openly seeking dialogue with Damascus, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who used to demand the...

06.08.2024 60

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Will Turkey’s military presence in Somalia lead to conflict with Somaliland?

Despite drawing harsh reactions from the breakaway Somaliland region, Turkey’s growing military presence in Somalia is unlikely to lead to regional...

06.08.2024 10

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How Turkey-US ties could shift if Trump wins in November

Amid President Joe Biden’s poor debate performance in late June and drop in pre-election polls, many Turkish commentators are now entertaining the...

21.07.2024 20

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Turkey committed to NATO but skeptical of alliance's future under incoming chief

Turkey has the second-largest standing army in NATO, but that hardly papers over the considerable differences between Ankara and its allies, as...

14.07.2024 30

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In managing water crisis, can Turkey and Iraq bridge gap without Syria?

Turkey and Iraq do not want to end up high and dry in the age of climate change, so they are pushing ahead with their bilateral talks on how to manage...

07.07.2024 8

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What's next for Turkey-UAE ties as economic cooperation hits record-high?

Turkey and the United Arab Emirates are working to take their commercial and economic relations to new heights amid fast improving bilateral ties....

30.06.2024 8

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What will Turkey gain from the F-16 deal with the United States?

Turkey has many good reasons to seek the Lockheed Martin F-16 “Fighting Falcon” multirole jet fighter from the United States, even as it...

23.06.2024 10

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Joining BRICS comes with limitations for Turkey: No alternative to NATO

Turkey’s newfound interest in the BRICS group of nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) does not jeopardize its ties with the West...

16.06.2024 10

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After Modi's win, can Turkey-India ties grow despite Kashmir, IMEC differences?

India's election results may not seem to be good news for Ankara-New Delhi ties, as there is no love lost between Turkish President Recep Tayyip...

09.06.2024 5

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Can Turkey help Europe build effective air and missile defense system?

Turkey's move, along with Greece, to join the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) last February has prompted some experts to assess that...

02.06.2024 20

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How Raisi’s death will impact Turkey-Iran geopolitical rivalry

ANKARA — Turkey’s declaring a national mourning day and its praise for Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein...

26.05.2024 20

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Three main disagreements constrain Turkey-Greece ties following Mitsotakis visit

ANKARA — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' visit to Turkey underlined a paradox in Turkish-Greek ties: The people of Turkey have the most...

19.05.2024 30

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As wars rage, Turkey's military industry sees boom in fighter jets, drone sectors

ANKARA — While public attention largely focuses on systems such as Bayraktar TB2 and National Jet Fighter (MMU) “Kaan,” Turkish aviation...

12.05.2024 50

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Can warmer Germany-Turkey ties bring Ankara Eurofighters along Airbuses?

ANKARA — Germany's president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, recently visited Turkey, a testament to the maturity of Turkey-Germany relations — a blend...

05.05.2024 40

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As Russia's footprint slumps, can Turkey anchor Armenia, Azerbaijan to West?

ANKARA — While Turkey has thrown its support behind Azerbaijan against Armenia in the territorial conflicts between the two South Caucasian...

28.04.2024 70

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As Qatar’s frustrations grow, can Turkey lead Gaza diplomacy between Hamas, Israel?

ANKARA — The visit to Turkey on Saturday by Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh is turning the international spotlight on Ankara’s ties with the...

21.04.2024 20

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Will Turkey’s merchant class circumvent latest trade restrictions on Israel?

ANKARA — Turkey’s decision to impose export restrictions on Israel will complicate, but not end, Turkish-Israeli trade, which is conducted...

14.04.2024 30

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The long road ahead for Kaan, Turkey’s nascent fifth-generation fighter jet

ANKARA — Turkey’s national fighter plane (MMU), nicknamed Kaan, offers many opportunities and advantages to Turkey’s air force and its booming...

07.04.2024 10

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From PKK to corridor project: Ambitious agenda awaits Turkey’s Erdogan in Iraq

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's expected visit to Iraq in mid-April will likely advance discussions on an ambitious transport corridor...

31.03.2024 20

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Turkey's military scorecard: Naval and aerial advances but lacks money, speed

A new official report showcases how far Turkey has advanced its defense industry, but it also points to the lack of resources for the country’s...

24.03.2024 8

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New visits, full momentum: Can Turkey and US go beyond transactionalism?

The consecutive visits to the United States by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin are signaling a mending of...

10.03.2024 20

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Beyond Ethiopia & Somaliland, Turkey-Somalia defense deal fuels UAE rivalry

Turkey’s announcement that its new defense and security cooperation agreement with Somalia on Feb. 8 also covers maritime security is likely to...

03.03.2024 20

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What message is Turkey signaling to China over Uyghurs' espionage arrests?

Turkey sent a series of messages to Beijing when it publicized a bust against a network suspected of spying for China against Uyghur targets in the...

25.02.2024 10

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Can Turkey and Iraq pull off the ‘Dry Canal’ project?

ANKARA — As security concerns over the Red Sea have expedited the so-called Dry Canal project aiming to connect the Persian Gulf to Turkey, experts...

18.02.2024 20

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From East Med to Ethiopia, can Turkey's Erdogan, Egypt's Sisi form regional axis?

Speaking a week before Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Egypt, which is scheduled for Wednesday Feb. 14, Turkish Foreign Minister...

12.02.2024 4

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From East Med to Ethiopia, can Turkey's Erdogan and Egypt's Sisi form regional axis?

Speaking a week before Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Egypt, which is scheduled for Wednesday Feb. 14, Turkish Foreign Minister...

11.02.2024 20

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Four factors driving Turkey's calculus to trade Russian S-400s for US F-35

US Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland encouraged Ankara to give up its Russian-made S-400 air defense system for its return to the...

04.02.2024 20

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Can Turkey, US finally clean the slate after Sweden’s NATO ratification?

Turkey’s approval of Sweden’s request to join NATO can provide an opening to resolve the outstanding issues between Ankara and Washington,...

28.01.2024 10

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What's behind Turkey's muted response to Iran-Pakistan escalation?

Turkey has found itself in an unexpected tough spot following the attacks against Iran by a Pakistan-based militant group, the Iranian retaliation on...

21.01.2024 7

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New Black Sea mission could score Turkey points with NATO

A trilateral agreement inked between Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania to jointly tackle the problem of stray mines in the Black Sea is not only important...

14.01.2024 10

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How Turkey contained Super Cup crisis with Saudi Arabia

Despite vicious jabs by detractors in the wake of a canceled soccer match between two Turkish teams in Saudi Arabia on Dec. 29, the Turkish...

06.01.2024 10

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Is Turkey-Egypt rapprochement turning into a long-term defense partnership?

As Egypt’s appetite for defense materiel looks to once again grow, Turkey stands out as a major regional supplier amid rapidly expanding military...

25.12.2023 20

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Turkey’s military-industrial complex is booming, but long road ahead

At a time when US defense giants such as Boeing, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon experienced a drop in combined revenue, Turkey’s...

10.12.2023 40

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Will US pressure on Turkey over Hamas, Russia access to finance matter much?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shows no sign of toning down his criticism of Israel over Gaza, but Ankara will likely put more scrutiny on...

03.12.2023 10

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