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Public Event Fri, March 21, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

US-Turkish relations under the new era

A half-day conference exploring the future of US-Turkish relationship and the implications of changing policy dynamics under the three pillars of defense and security, energy, and trade and business.
Conflict Eastern Europe Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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Defense Journal

The Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY provides independent expert analysis regarding the full spectrum of defense issues involving primarily the United States and Turkey as well as the region, covering strategic, geopolitical, political-military, operational-technical, and defense technological and industrial affairs.

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Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY Dec 3, 2024

NATO in an evolving geopolitical landscape

By Atlantic Council Turkey Programs

The fourth issue of the Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY explores the future of NATO in the context of changing transatlantic relations and regional security issues.
Conflict Defense Industry
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Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY Jun 24, 2024

US-Turkey relations in an era of geopolitical conflict

By Atlantic Council Turkey Programs

The third issue of the Defense Journal by Atlantic Council IN TURKEY explores developments in bilateral defense cooperation and industrial advancements presenting new and potential opportunities.
Conflict Defense Industry

TURKEYSource

TURKEYSource provides analysis and insight on Turkey and related developments with coverage from Turkish, regional, and international experts. This blog offers timely news and commentary on key issues related to transatlantic relations, energy, business, security, and key players.

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TURKEYSource May 7, 2025

Time to adjust the US approach to the South Caucasus

To foster stability, enhance connectivity, and promote long-term strategic balance in the South Caucasus, the United States must reassess its posture in the region.

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TURKEYSource Apr 14, 2025

There are signs that Turkey is growing closer to Indonesia—and to ASEAN

By Adinda Khaerani Epstein

The Indonesian president’s latest visit to Turkey is only one sign that relations between the two countries are strong—and growing.
Defense Policy Economy & Business
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TURKEYSource Mar 25, 2025

How Germany’s incoming government will work with Turkey

By Hürcan Aslı Aksoy

A stronger German focus on national interests, security, and leading the EU may reshape Germany-Turkey relations to be more transactional in the years ahead.
Defense Policy Elections

Recent events

Public Event Fri, March 21, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

US-Turkish relations under the new era

A half-day conference exploring the future of US-Turkish relationship and the implications of changing policy dynamics under the three pillars of defense and security, energy, and trade and business.
Conflict Eastern Europe Economy & Business Energy & Environment
Online Event Tue, January 7, 2025 • 1:30 pm ET

Report launch and panel: NATO and US-Turkey defense cooperation in a new era

The launch of the fourth issue of the Defense Journal and a discussion on the future of NATO and US-Turkey defense relations.
Defense Policy Defense Technologies Europe & Eurasia Middle East
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In-depth research & reports

From energy relations to issues related to Syrian refugees in Turkey, the Atlantic Council in Turkey’s in-depth research serves to enlighten transatlantic policymakers and business leaders on issues about Turkey.

Issue Brief

Jan 17, 2025

Syria’s energy sector and its impact on stability and regional developments

By Brenda Shaffer

An analysis of Syria’s energy resources and infrastructure, and outlook on the future of Syrian energy production and trade.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Report

Sep 13, 2024

A sea of opportunities: Exploring cooperation between Turkey and the West in the Black Sea

By Atlantic Council Turkey Programs

In the political sphere, the interests of Turkey and the West in the Black Sea largely overlap.

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Featured documentary

Do Seagulls Migrate?
An Atlantic Council documentary

As the Syrian civil war marks a decade of destruction and displacement, millions of refugees are forced to endure harrowing journeys and create new lives from scratch. Do Seagulls Migrate?, the Atlantic Council’s first ever documentary, chronicles the lives of four Syrian women who fled their war-torn homes to seek survival, prosperity, and a new life in Turkey. Do Seagulls Migrate? reveals the refugee experience first-hand as Reem, Khloud, Inam, and Reem M. share their emotional journeys, forge new experiences, care for their families, and build new careers.

Do Seagulls Migrate? has been selected for screening at four film festivals: Prague International Film Festival 2021, 10th Antakya International Film Festival, Germany International Film Festival 2023, Nice International Film Festival 2023, and the 7th Golden Tree International Documentary Film Festival.

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Related resource

Mon, November 8, 2021 • 5:30 pm ET

Premiere of Do Seagulls Migrate?

Read about the official premiere of Do Seagulls Migrate?, hosted at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

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Experts

Fellow

Mark Mowrey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Atlantic Council in Turkey

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Expert

Defne Arslan

Senior Director, Atlantic Council In Turkey

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Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Fellow

Pınar Dost

Nonresident Fellow

Atlantic Council in Turkey

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Fellow

Arnold C. Dupuy

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Atlantic Council in Turkey

Turkey Energy & Environment

Staff

Zeynep Egeli

Project Assistant

Atlantic Council in Turkey

Digital Policy Energy & Environment

Fellow

Yevgeniya Gaber

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Atlantic Council in Turkey

Eastern Europe English
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Event Recap

May 4, 2018

Changing international order and shifting geopolitics: focus on Turkey

By Grady Wilson

On April 19, the Atlantic Council IN TURKEY, in partnership with the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD), hosted a panel titled “Changing international order and shifting geopolitics: focus on Turkey” in Istanbul. Moderated by Atlantic Council Turkey Representative Defne Sadıklar – Arslan, the panel, featuring Council of State of Spain member, former Minister of […]

Europe & Eurasia International Organizations

In the News

Apr 12, 2018

Bryza Quoted in The Economist on Turkey and Greece Ratcheting up Tension

By Matthew Bryza

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Greece Turkey

Event Recap

Mar 26, 2018

Turkey’s growing presence in Africa, and opportunities and challenges to watch in 2018

By Pınar Dost

A high-level Turkish government and business delegation headed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently returned from Africa after visiting Algeria, Mauritania, Senegal and Mali. This trip is the continuation of a series of visits and initiatives undertaken by Turkey as part of its official policy of “Opening to Africa” which began in 2005. As Turkey’s […]

Africa Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 22, 2018

Arslan Quoted in BESA on Transporting Levantine Gas to Europe

By Defne Arslan

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Turkey

In the News

Feb 20, 2018

Arslan Quoted in NewEurope on Russia’s Turkish Stream

By Defne Sadiklar-Arslan

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Turkey

In the News

Feb 3, 2018

Arslan in Ekathimerini: A New Perspective to Turkey-EU Relations

By Defne Arslan

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Turkey

New Atlanticist

Dec 15, 2017

Turkey Takes Important Steps Toward its Renewable Energy Future

By Grady Wilson

Twin billion dollar tenders in 2017 showcase Turkey’s renewable energy potential In 2017 Turkey has made tremendous strides in the development of its renewable energy sector, notably the allocation of over two billion dollars for the production of wind and solar energy. These sources of funding, or tenders, are part of Ankara’s ambitious plans for […]

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

New Atlanticist

Apr 28, 2017

Atlantic Council’s Istanbul Summit Affirms Transatlantic Engagement

Speakers at the Atlantic Council’s Istanbul Summit on April 27 emphasized the importance of strengthening transatlantic bonds to the Middle East with the goal of jointly addressing challenges and harnessing opportunities. “We all need each other, and we are strong when we can work together, and pull in the same direction, and address the many […]

Energy & Environment Turkey

Press Release

Nov 23, 2016

Atlantic Council Global Energy Center Expands Scope, Announces New Staffing Changes

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council today announced several staffing changes within the Global Energy Center, designed to leverage the center’s expanding work and integrate it with the Council’s flagship events in the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Poland.   

New Atlanticist

Nov 10, 2016

In Trump, Turkey Sees Hope for a New Era with the United States

By Pinar Dost-Niyego and Grady Wilson

Donald Trump’s electoral victory has been welcomed in pro-government circles in Turkey. This is not surprising when one takes into account the US president-elect’s past comments on Turkey and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Following the attempted coup in Turkey in July, Trump, in an interview with the New York Times, described Erdoğan as a […]

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