Politics & Diplomacy
Lavrov says Turkey has not asked Russia to transfer its S-400 systems
Russia says Ankara has made no request to move its S-400 systems abroad, and Lavrov says Moscow’s consent is required…
Desk
Turkey
Turkish politics, foreign policy and military developments, Erdoğan’s government and Ankara’s regional ambitions.
Analysis
Fidan invokes NATO Article 5 to defend Makkah pact, but the comparison misses its test
Hakan Fidan compared the Makkah defence pact with NATO’s rarely invoked Article 5 on September 21. The analogy overlooks NATO’s…
Politics & Diplomacy
Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani chiefs meet in Riyadh as Erdoğan clarifies Makkah pact
The Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs met in Riyadh to implement the Makkah defence pact as Erdoğan explained that…
News
Turkey moves 51st Commando Brigade opposite Greek island — Greece signals it will respond militarily to any threat
Turkey’s decision to station the 51st Commando Brigade in Söke, opposite the Greek island of Samos, is adding a new…
Greece
Mitsotakis announces €5,000 annual support measure for Kastellorizo
New support measures for Kastellorizo include a €5,000 annual allowance intended for permanent residents and public-sector employees on the island.
Economy & Energy
Fidan promotes Gulf–Europe corridor through Syria and Turkey
Turkey’s foreign minister has promoted transport and energy links connecting the Gulf to Europe through Jordan, Syria and Turkey.
News
Ankara condemns Saudi drone attack but does not activate Mecca Defense Agreement
Turkey condemned drones launched from Iraq against Saudi Arabia but made no reference to activating the Mecca collective-defence agreement.
Opinion
Riyadh under fire, its ‘partners’ absent: Turkey and Pakistan ‘play China’ as Saudis pay for ‘multipolarity’
The Houthi escalation is testing Saudi Arabia’s multi-alignment strategy, China ties and the new Mecca defence agreement with Turkey and…
Military & Defense
Double trouble for Turkey: Mitsotakis visits Ro and Strongyli as Ankara protests U.S. arms policy for Cyprus
Mitsotakis visits the military outposts on Ro and Strongyli as Turkey protests the renewed U.S. arms-transfer policy for the Republic…
News
Chikli Frames Israel–Greece–Cyprus Partnership as Counterweight to Turkey
Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli has portrayed cooperation with Greece and Cyprus as a united front against regional extremism…
News
Turkish C-130 Landing in Pakistan Sparks Concerns Over a Growing Axis Against India
A Turkish C-130 military aircraft (serial number 68-01606, flight code TUAF509) was observed flying towards Pakistan over the Arabian Sea…
News
Germany halts Eurofighter jet deal with Turkey over Imamoglu arrest
The German caretaker government has frozen the planned export of around 30 Eurofighter jets to Turkey, following the arrest of…