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Drones and radars: Can Turkey-Italy defense trade bring political benefits?

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02.02.2025 10

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As it eyes reconstruction role in Gaza, will Turkey remedy ties with Israel?

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26.01.2025 10

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Disarmament and political shift: What Turkey would accept from Syria's SDF

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19.01.2025 10

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Saudi Arabia, Turkey find early common ground on Syria, will it last?

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13.01.2025 10

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Saudi Arabia and Turkey find early common ground Syria, will it last?

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12.01.2025 9

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Turkey’s dual Syria security strategy: rebuilding army, tackling SDF

05.01.2025 7

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In first, Turkey to export jets, military vessels to NATO allies: What to know

29.12.2024 4

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

22.12.2024 4

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

01.12.2024 2

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Will Turkey host Hamas leaders after consequential Qatar departure?

24.11.2024 4

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

10.11.2024 6

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

03.11.2024 4

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

27.10.2024 2

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Turkey's hydrocarbon mission to Somalia extends its Africa influence

13.10.2024 4

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

29.09.2024 3

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

22.09.2024 3

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

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08.09.2024 4

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

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01.09.2024 3

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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...

25.08.2024 4

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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 2

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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 3

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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 20

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