sanctions, Ankara openly declared that Turkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems is a “done deal” and cannot be canceled.
Military Escalation in North Hama: A Deal or a Dilemma?
Moscow is trying to intensify pressure on Ankara to resolve its position on the S-400 deal, and to sabotage the understandings emerging between Turkey and the U.
An Iron Curtain on the Eastern Mediterranean: Will the US Isolate Turkey?
While the only consideration for Turkey is the suggestion that F-35s should not be delivered if Turkey goes through with the purchase of S-400s.
A Tale of Two Erdogans: How The West Went Rogue on Turkey
As Turkey is among the most prominent and strong nations seeking to balance relations between the major powers of the west and those of Eurasia, Ankara has been singled out for specific harassment, particularly when it comes to Turkey’s decision to buy S-400 missile defence systems from Russia.
Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Equation
This came at a time when Russia is conducting energy deals with Israel, boosting its military capacity in the region with military ships and as S-400 installations near Latakia are taking place.
How Durable are Relations Between Turkey and Russia?
Separately, it is worth noting the projects that have become a symbol of bilateral relations, such as the first Turkish nuclear power plant “Akkuyu,” the “Turkish Stream” gas pipeline and cooperation in the defense industry, which will start after the delivery of the Russian air defense systems S-400 to Turkey at the end of this year.
Ending the Confusion over U.S. Withdrawal from Syria
Without admitting a policy failure, the U.S. will not be able to achieve meaningful cooperation with Turkey. That will neither…
The Link Between Brexit and Turkey’s Dashed Hopes of Being an EU Member
And let’s not even get onto the subject of arms procurement and Russian made S-400s.
Diplomatic Savagery: An Interview with Ferhat Unlu on the Jamal Khashoggi Murder
We have many ties with Russia at the moment, including the S-400s and cooperation in Syria, etc.
Damage Control in Turkey-US Relations
Provided that the Turkish administration ultimately receives the S-400 systems at the end of 2019, the U.
The Unnamed War in Turkey-US Relations
In fact, due to the cases of S-400s, Jerusalem, Syria, Iraq and Iran, they are far apart regarding opinion.
US-Turkey Ties on the Brink of Collapse?
and Turkey continue to fundamentally diverge over the PYD’s position in northern Syria, the Turkish purchase of the Russian S-400s, and arms transfers.
Dispute on Twitter over Pastor’s detention: Brunson put under house arrest
Citing Brunson’s case and Turkey’s plan to buy the S-400 missile system from Russia, U.
Turkey’s Post-election Foreign Policy Agenda
The S-400, F-35, and pastor Brunson case are probably points that can turn into a major crisis while there is continuing agreement over Manbij.
What Can the F-35 Crisis Further Lead To?
Turkey’s intention to purchase Russian S-400 air missile defense systems, and the detention of the American pastor, Andrew Brunson,-- who has been accused by the Turkish court for serving the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) following the July 15 coup attempt-- are stated to be the major reasons behind the American resentment.
F–35 Case: Not the First Time, Won’t be the Last
Congress is once again utilizing the punishment methodology on its strategic partner and wants Turkey to be sanctioned if Ankara completes the purchase of Russia’s S-400s.
Can Turkey and the US Open a New Page with the Manbij Deal?
The current disagreements over the issues of S-400 aerial missile defense systems and F-35 fighter jets expected to be delivered in 2019 complicates the agreement outcomes for both Ankara and Washington.
Erdogan’s New Way in Turkish Foreign Policy
These include the PYD-PKK issue between Ankara and Washington, S-400s, Turkey-EU relations, Syria, the PKK in Syria, and so on.
Is the Turkey-US Agreement Still Valid in Manbij?
Through this meeting, S-400s, Russia, and other regional topics were also put on the table.
A Divided Europe and Turkey
With this agreement, Turkey made it clear that it does not intend to remain dependent on a single country in the field of defense, and that Ankara aims to diversify its security and foreign policies by procuring similar weapon systems from its European allies in addition to the S-400 air defense systems purchased from Russia.