How Turkey's support for Ukraine is a double-edged sword
Turkish companies are emerging as significant suppliers of weapons to Ukraine and are supporting United States efforts to resolve Kyiv's ammunition shortages. However, this support is a challenge to...
View ArticleTurkey set on rebuilding bridges with China to improve trade
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's visit to China earlier this month is the latest diplomatic effort by Ankara to become a strategic trade hub between Europe and China. But Beijing's suspicions...
View ArticleProtests escalate in Turkey over Azerbaijani oil shipments to Israel amid...
Protests in Turkey are intensifying over Azerbaijani oil deliveries to Israel. Despite Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan imposing a trade embargo on Israel over its war against Hamas, the trade,...
View ArticleCrackdown on organised crime gifts Istanbul police with luxury supercars
Istanbul police now have some of the world's most expensive sports cars – spoils of seized assets in a crackdown on international organised crime. It's part of Ankara's efforts to escape international...
View ArticleDoes the UK's change of leaders spell better relations with the EU?
The EU on Friday congratulated Keir Starmer on Labour's election win in Britain, with European Council President Charles Michel calling it "historic". But Labour's landslide victory doesn't mean that...
View ArticleErdogan and Putin meet at Shanghai summit, reaffirm strong bilateral ties
Turkey's bid to join the BRICS trading group is the latest move in the Turkish President's delicate balancing act between Western and Eastern allies. The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit...
View ArticleTurkey's Erdogan seeks dialogue with Syria's Assad amid tensions over refugees
Facing mounting domestic tensions over Syrian refugees, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is reaching out to Syrian President Bashar Al Assad for dialogue. The initiative, reportedly supported by...
View ArticleTurkey's plan to cull street dogs provokes fury across political lines
A new law that threatens to cull millions of street dogs in Turkey has sparked nationwide anger. While President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insists the strays are a public health risk, critics say the move...
View ArticleArmenia 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....
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