Dassault Rafale vs. F-35: More than Just Selecting a Combat Aircraft
Turkey was also a partner in the program, but was removed by the United States in 2020 due to Ankara's purchase of S-400 air defense systems from the Russian Federation.
AUKUS and Its Potential Implications for the MENA Region
Recent military procurement deals such as the Turkish S-400 acquisition, the Pakistani JF-17 fighter aircraft production contract with China, Saudi-UAE procurements of F-35 aircraft, and THAAD air defense systems from the U.
F-16Vs Instead of F-35s: What’s behind Turkey’s Request?
because of Ankara’s procurement of the S-400 air defense system from the Russian Federation.
Can Turkey’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy Be a Game Changer?
, considering that in many cases, the interests of Turkey and global powers have clashed – for example, in the cases of the F-35s, the PKK/YPG, the S-400s, etc.
Why Is Turkey Involving Itself in Post-US Afghanistan?
Moreover, Washington has sanctioned Turkey over its purchase of S-400 advanced Russian missile defense systems, which the U.
Denmark Is a Wonderland Except for Refugees
Danish Social Democrats are adopting a far-right immigration agenda. Syrian refugees in Denmark are facing a possible threat of deportation…
Russia in the Middle East: From Arms to Mercenaries
Read: Orthodoxy and Russian Foreign Policy: A Story of Rise and FallWith the Qatar blockade lifted, the hype around Middle Eastern countries racing to purchase Russian-made S-400 is subsiding.
Russia’s Changing Relationship with India: Arms Talk
Read: India and the S-400: US CAATSA Sanctions or a Waiver at the Door?U.
Iran’s Accession to the Eurasian Union Will Benefit Russia and Kazakhstan
Read: Public Art in the Service of the State: Political Iconography in IranIt is no secret that the Islamic Republic is interested in purchasing the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft system and SU-30 fighter jets.
Sour Candy in the Mouth: US-Turkey Relations
Read: The S-400 Deadlock Between Turkey and the USThe 9/11 attacks and their aftermath quintessentially reflect the described feeling of sour candies with devastating challenges that have led to the current status of the relations.
Will Biden Upend the Controversial US-UAE Arms Deal?
“The precedent of suspending F-35 sales to Turkey after it purchased Russia’s S-400 missile defense system and announced plans to cooperate with Russia on constructing the S-500 system should be applied to the UAE.
How Does Russia View Turkish-US Relations?
S and Turkey includes Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring in Syria, American support for the YPG in Syria, Turkey’s purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense systems, the U.
Washington Meeting Is a Promising Step to Repair Strained Relations
The content of the meeting largely met with expectations, and some of the key issues discussed included the issue of the YPG, the S-400-F-35 dilemma, the future of Syrian refugees, the FETO problem, the Halkbank case, and the Armenian bill.
The Only Way Out for Russia Is to Let Turkey Weaken the YPG
For instance, the S-400’s air protection system does not cover the Russian forces in east Syria and the financial resources of the regime are limited.
Defense, Trade and Foreign Policy: An Interview with CAST Director Ruslan Pukhov
hen Turkey purchased the S-400 missile defense system from Russia it created a diplomatic furor among some NATO allies, primarily the US, that saw the decision as a threat to NATO solidarity.
Will Turkey and the US overcome their Disagreements over Syria?
Perhaps most immediately and gravely, Turkey’s purchase of the S-400 anti-aircraft system from Russia will, by the letter of American law, incur sanctions that could do serious harm to the Turkish economy.
What Does Russia Want From Syria?
In the context of Russian-Turkish relations, this means that for now in the eyes of Russia, the continuation of dialogue between Moscow and Ankara and the joint large strategic projects (such as the Turkish Stream gas pipeline, Akkuyu NPP, the supply of S-400), outweigh both the failure in the implementation of the Sochi agreement signed a year ago, as well as Turkey’s pursuit of its own policy in Syria, which differs markedly from Russia.
An Alternative Vendor for Turkey’s Missile Defense: Eurosam’s SAMP/T
Short after the dialogue process started between Ankara and Moscow, in October 2016, Russians came up with a S-400 offer to provide their best technology to strengthen Turkeys air and missile defense capability.
Russia’s Escalation in Idlib: What’s the Purpose?
Those arguing that the escalation in Idlib was designed to push Turkey to fulfill its purchase of the S-400 were proven wrong by the continued bombardment despite Turkey’s purchase of the air-defense systems.
Where Does Trump Stand on Sanctions against Turkey?
urkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile system continues to prompt debate in Ankara and Washington.