Armenia looks to reopen border with Turkey as potential gateway to the West
Joint military exercises between US and Armenian forces are the latest steps in Yerevan's efforts to shift away from Moscow. The potential reopening of the Armenian border with Turkey could also prove...
View ArticleChina signs billion-dollar deal for car factory in Turkey
China’s car giant BYD’s announcement to build a billion-dollar factory in Turkey represents a significant turnaround in bilateral relations. However, concerns persist regarding human rights issues and...
View ArticleTurkey seeks to reassert regional influence following Abbas visit
In a bid to break out of increasing international isolation, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week hosted Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara – positioning Turkey as a key...
View ArticleGrowing military buildup in Azerbaijan and Armenia a concern for peace talks
Fears are rising that Azerbaijan and Armenia are entering an arms race, which could undermine US-backed peace talks and trigger a new conflict. Azerbaijan showcased its military might in a grand parade...
View ArticleTurkey enters fray mediating Ethiopia and Somalia's high-stakes dispute
Turkey is stepping up its efforts to mediate between Somalia and Ethiopia as tensions rise between the two Horn of Africa nations. This diplomatic initiative is part of Ankara's broader strategy to...
View ArticleTurkey and Egypt bury the hatchet with a dozen new bilateral deals
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visited Ankara this week, signalling the end to years of animosity with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two leaders committed themselves to a...
View ArticleTurkey flexes naval muscles as neighbours fear escalating arms race
Turkey is undergoing an unprecedented naval expansion, positioning itself as one of Europe’s largest naval powers. While some neighbours are alarmed, Ankara insists the build-up is defensive and meant...
View ArticleTurkish youth finds common cause in protests against trade with Israel
In Turkey, a student-led campaign highlighting trade with Israel is putting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an increasingly tight spot. While the president has officially declared an embargo over...
View ArticleErdogan's anti-Israel rhetoric falters as Turkey loses regional clout
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has used the United Nations General Assembly to criticise Israel and its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But as Erdogan tries to lead opposition to Israel,...
View ArticleTurkey deepens Somali ties with energy push, but rising Ethiopia tensions...
Turkey's deployment of an energy research ship accompanied by a naval escort to Somalia is the latest step in deepening bilateral ties. However, rising Ethiopian-Somali tensions threaten Turkey's...
View ArticleTurkey fears new wave of refugees as Israel continues Lebanon offensive
More than 400,000 people have fled to Syria to escape Israel's military operations in Lebanon, according to the United Nations. With the numbers expected to grow as Israel steps up its offensive,...
View ArticleFrance faces credit downgrade as Moody's readies verdict on €3.2 trillion debt
Earlier this month, U.S. credit rating agency Fitch upheld its AA- rating for French debt, but shifted the outlook from "stable" to "negative." On 25 October, Moody’s is set to deliver its assessment....
View ArticleEgypt and Turkey's closer ties spark hope for peace among Libya’s rival factions
The recent rapprochement between Egypt and Turkey, long-standing supporters of rival factions in Libya, offers a potential pathway to easing tensions in the North African country. Libya resumed oil...
View ArticleUN rapporteur says Israel's war in Gaza is 'emptying the land completely'
A year of war in Gaza has undermined international law and threatens to make the strip uninhabitable, according to the United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories,...
View ArticleTurkey eyes US presidential race that stands to shake up mutual ties
With the presidential election in the United States only days away, Turkey is watching the vote closely. While Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan enjoyed a close working relationship with Donald...
View ArticleHarris and Trump double down in Pennsylvania on eve of US election
As the United States stands on the brink of what many are calling the most consequential presidential election in recent history, the nation is focused on the battleground state of Pennsylvania, where...
View ArticleTurkish President Erdogan ready to rekindle friendship with Trump
With Donald Trump on course to begin his second term as US president, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is eyeing renewed opportunities for collaboration – hoping to rekindle the close...
View ArticleTurkish radio ban is latest attack on press freedom, warn activists
The banning of an Istanbul-based independent radio station has sparked political condemnation and protests in Turkey. With a mission to bridge the country's cultural divides over the last 30 years,...
View ArticleTurkey witnesses wine boom, despite government restrictions and tax hikes
In Turkey, hundreds of new producers are growing the country's wine industry, and its international reputation – despite increasing taxation and controls by President Erdogan's religious, conservative...
View ArticleTurkey seeks Gaza ceasefire role despite US criticism over Hamas ties
Turkey is positioning itself as a key player in efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire, despite its close ties with Hamas, which have drawn criticism from Washington. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan...
View ArticleSuccess of rebel groups in Syria advances Turkish agenda
The capture of Syria's major cities by rebel groups Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the Syrian National Army, fighting against the forces of President Bashar al-Assad, offers Turkey the opportunity to achieve...
View ArticleAs Erdogan celebrates Turkish role in ousting Assad, uncertainty lies ahead
Ankara, one of the principal backers of some of the Syrian rebels who ousted President Bashar al-Assad, is being seen as a winner in the overthrow of the Assad regime. However, analysts warn much of...
View ArticleGaza’s powerful war narratives make their way to the Oscars
As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, a collection of films titled From Ground Zero, created by Gaza-based filmmakers, has earned a place at the Oscars. The project, overseen by Palestinian filmmaker...
View ArticleTurkey steps up military action against Kurds in Syria as power shifts
Turkish-backed forces have launched a new offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime. The Syrian National Army, supported by Turkish air power, is pushing...
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