Turkish-Ukrainian Defense Cooperation: Drones, Engines, and More
The Russia-Ukraine War was a stark reminder for Turkey that complex aerospace and defense programs are important assets in foreign…
The Hedgehog’s Dilemma: Turkey’s Position between the West and Russia After the Invasion of Ukraine
The international system’s multipolar nature gives Turkey a stronger hand in pursuing its balancing strategy.
How Realistic Is It to Go Retro in Turkey-Syria Relations?
Compelling factors and actors push Turkey and Syria into a rapprochement course, but the facts on the ground may impede…
Time to Think Deeper about the PYD’s Istiklal Street Terror Attack
Al-Bashir is of Afro-Arab Syrian origin, and her involvement in a terror attack was intended to provoke the Turkish public.
How Greece Obstructs the Settlement of Aegean Maritime Disputes
By closing the doors to negotiation, Greece opts for pressuring Turkey through political and military backing by the US and…
China and the Middle East: Is Turkey a Gateway for a New Political Alliance?
China is ready to take a step further and broaden the scope of its integration strategies.
Karabakh: Azerbaijani-Armenian Borders Witness Serious Clashes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has called on all parties to the conflict to practice self-restraint
Why Is Turkey Received So Well in the Balkans?
Turkey’s influence in the Balkans should be examined in relation to the question of how Ankara has become a reliable…
A Memorable Conclusion: Konya 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games
The Konya 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games were concluded in August 2022, yet their end marks the beginning of a new…
Turkey’s Slow-Motion Encircling and Elimination of the YPG
The YPG hangs the Syrian flag as a ploy when Turkey suggests a fresh operation, but whether they are aware…
Can Turkey, Russia, and Iran Bring Permanent Security to Syria?
Ultimately, the Astana Process reflects the nature of politics today.
Russia, the Grain Deal with Ukraine, and the Global South Effect
Maintaining the Grain Deal will be very challenging for Ukraine, Turkey, and the UN.
The Tehran Summit: What Is Next for Turkey, Russia, and Iran?
The Tehran Summit will have serious regional and international implications.
Why Is the German Government Cooperating with the Turkish Opposition?
Three coalition parties of the German government are closer to the Turkish opposition than to the Turkish government because of…
The New Politics of Alliance: Allies, Proxies, and Adversaries Have Become Hard to Tell Apart
The vital question then is, “Who is whose enemy and who is whose friend?”
Negotiating a New Chapter in Saudi-Turkish Relations
Until MBS visited Turkey on June 22, Saudis preferred to talk with Turkey behind the scenes and extend the negotiation…
Sweden and Finland NATO Membership: The Calculus of Alliance Politics
A reason for the Turkish reservations about Sweden’s and Finland’s membership is the arms embargo on the Turkish defense industry.
Turkey’s Kizilelma Armed Drone and Beyond
The Kizilelma is an armed Turkish drone, powered by a single turbofan engine. It is the latest member of the…
