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Can warmer Germany-Turkey ties bring Ankara Eurofighters along Airbuses?

ANKARA — Germany's president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, recently visited Turkey, a testament to the maturity of Turkey-Germany relations — a blend...

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As Russia's footprint slumps, can Turkey anchor Armenia, Azerbaijan to West?

ANKARA — While Turkey has thrown its support behind Azerbaijan against Armenia in the territorial conflicts between the two South Caucasian...

28.04.2024 20

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As Qatar’s frustrations grow, can Turkey lead Gaza diplomacy between Hamas, Israel?

ANKARA — The visit to Turkey on Saturday by Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh is turning the international spotlight on Ankara’s ties with the...

21.04.2024 20

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Will Turkey’s merchant class circumvent latest trade restrictions on Israel?

ANKARA — Turkey’s decision to impose export restrictions on Israel will complicate, but not end, Turkish-Israeli trade, which is conducted...

14.04.2024 30

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The long road ahead for Kaan, Turkey’s nascent fifth-generation fighter jet

ANKARA — Turkey’s national fighter plane (MMU), nicknamed Kaan, offers many opportunities and advantages to Turkey’s air force and its booming...

07.04.2024 10

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From PKK to corridor project: Ambitious agenda awaits Turkey’s Erdogan in Iraq

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's expected visit to Iraq in mid-April will likely advance discussions on an ambitious transport corridor...

31.03.2024 20

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Turkey's military scorecard: Naval and aerial advances but lacks money, speed

A new official report showcases how far Turkey has advanced its defense industry, but it also points to the lack of resources for the country’s...

24.03.2024 8

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New visits, full momentum: Can Turkey and US go beyond transactionalism?

The consecutive visits to the United States by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin are signaling a mending of...

10.03.2024 10

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Beyond Ethiopia & Somaliland, Turkey-Somalia defense deal fuels UAE rivalry

Turkey’s announcement that its new defense and security cooperation agreement with Somalia on Feb. 8 also covers maritime security is likely to...

03.03.2024 7

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What message is Turkey signaling to China over Uyghurs' espionage arrests?

Turkey sent a series of messages to Beijing when it publicized a bust against a network suspected of spying for China against Uyghur targets in the...

25.02.2024 10

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Can Turkey and Iraq pull off the ‘Dry Canal’ project?

ANKARA — As security concerns over the Red Sea have expedited the so-called Dry Canal project aiming to connect the Persian Gulf to Turkey, experts...

18.02.2024 10

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From East Med to Ethiopia, can Turkey's Erdogan, Egypt's Sisi form regional axis?

Speaking a week before Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Egypt, which is scheduled for Wednesday Feb. 14, Turkish Foreign Minister...

12.02.2024 4

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From East Med to Ethiopia, can Turkey's Erdogan and Egypt's Sisi form regional axis?

Speaking a week before Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Egypt, which is scheduled for Wednesday Feb. 14, Turkish Foreign Minister...

11.02.2024 8

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Four factors driving Turkey's calculus to trade Russian S-400s for US F-35

US Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland encouraged Ankara to give up its Russian-made S-400 air defense system for its return to the...

04.02.2024 10

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Can Turkey, US finally clean the slate after Sweden’s NATO ratification?

Turkey’s approval of Sweden’s request to join NATO can provide an opening to resolve the outstanding issues between Ankara and Washington,...

28.01.2024 10

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What's behind Turkey's muted response to Iran-Pakistan escalation?

Turkey has found itself in an unexpected tough spot following the attacks against Iran by a Pakistan-based militant group, the Iranian retaliation on...

21.01.2024 5

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New Black Sea mission could score Turkey points with NATO

A trilateral agreement inked between Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania to jointly tackle the problem of stray mines in the Black Sea is not only important...

14.01.2024 8

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How Turkey contained Super Cup crisis with Saudi Arabia

Despite vicious jabs by detractors in the wake of a canceled soccer match between two Turkish teams in Saudi Arabia on Dec. 29, the Turkish...

06.01.2024 9

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Is Turkey-Egypt rapprochement turning into a long-term defense partnership?

As Egypt’s appetite for defense materiel looks to once again grow, Turkey stands out as a major regional supplier amid rapidly expanding military...

25.12.2023 5

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Turkey’s military-industrial complex is booming, but long road ahead

At a time when US defense giants such as Boeing, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon experienced a drop in combined revenue, Turkey’s...

10.12.2023 20

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Will US pressure on Turkey over Hamas, Russia access to finance matter much?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shows no sign of toning down his criticism of Israel over Gaza, but Ankara will likely put more scrutiny on...

03.12.2023 10

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Explainer: Why Turkey's Erdogan finally initiated Sweden’s NATO ratification

Although President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sent Sweden’s NATO accession to the Turkish parliament, ratification may not be a done deal, as Turkish...

28.10.2023 4

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After Nagorno-Karabakh offensive, can Turkey play nice with Armenia?

While publicly supporting Azerbaijan's 24-hour offensive into the Armenian-occupied portions of Karabakh, Turkey’s long-term interests and the...

30.09.2023 6

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