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An introduction to regional perspectives on climate change: Gulf Cooperation Council and Turkey

New Atlanticist Oct 2, 2023

How the Menendez scandal could end up with Turkey getting F-16s—and Sweden getting into NATO

By Grady Wilson

As chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Menendez signaled his opposition to the sale of F-16s to Ankara early and often.

Defense Technologies Economy & Business

TURKEYSource Sep 28, 2023

What’s behind the strengthening UK-Turkey partnership?

By Ilayda Nijhar

As the United Kingdom adjusts to its post-Brexit reality, Turkey is emerging as a key partner with converging interests.

Economy & Business Migration

TURKEYSource Aug 3, 2023

The West must back Ukraine and Turkey to counter Russia’s attempts to control the Black Sea

By Yevgeniya Gaber

Russia’s efforts to gain control in the Black Sea need to be challenged. Here’s how Ukraine and Turkey can push back with the West’s help.

Maritime Security NATO

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Dec 8, 2023

An introduction to regional perspectives on climate change: Gulf Cooperation Council and Turkey

By Dr. Serhat S. Çubukçuoğlu

Turkey and the GCC needs to build on the momentum of growing economic ties to bring collective gains in energy transition.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Report

Dec 8, 2023

How GCC and Turkey can go together toward a sustainable future

By Eser Özdil

While Turkey has ambitious green-energy transition strategies and projects, they need to cooperate with the GCC to overcome the financial and capacity challenges.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

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Dec 8, 2023

Forging a collaborative energy transition between GCC and Turkey

By Mouza Almarzooqi

Turkey and the GCC cannot self-achieve energy transition. Nations need to plan how to join forces for diversifying energy sources and reducing carbon footprints in the region.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

Report

Dec 8, 2023

Charting energy transitions in the Eastern Mediterranean and Arabian Peninsula

By Karim Elgendy

While Turkey and the GCC have different renewable energy motivations, they need to evolve and combine experience and resources for energy security and sustainability.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Report

Dec 8, 2023

EV adoption could drive collaboration for renewable energy in Turkey and GCC

By Melek Öztürk

Turkey and the GCC have ambitious environmental targets. Here is how a collaboration on renewable energy and EV adoption can help with achieving those targets.

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

Report

Dec 8, 2023

Prospects for cooperation in energy transition for a sustainable future: GCC, Turkey, and regional perspectives

By Atlantic Council IN TURKEY & TRENDS Research and Advisory

An essay series exploring partnership between the GCC countries and Turkey to accelerate the energy transition and clean-energy deployment.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

TURKEYSource

Dec 6, 2023

Erdoğan’s rhetoric on the conflict in Gaza puts much more than the Israel-Turkey relationship at risk

By Tulin Daloglu

The president's shifted rhetoric towards Israel may impact Turkey's credibility in the region as a power broker.

Conflict Israel

New Atlanticist

Dec 5, 2023

The Biden administration finally has a Black Sea security strategy. It’s what comes next that matters.

By Arnold C. Dupuy

The Biden administration’s strategy on Black Sea security is coming into focus. It will take time and strong partnerships to execute.

Crisis Management Eastern Europe

TURKEYSource

Nov 2, 2023

The West must learn from Turkey’s transformation from the ashes of the Ottoman Empire to a rising middle power

By Pınar Dost

The Turkish Republic is celebrating its hundredth anniversary. Here is a look back at the centenary and what the new era may bring.

Political Reform Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Oct 30, 2023

Erdogan leans on Israel, pushes for post-war role in Gaza

By Rich Outzen

The Turkish president's ultimate goal is to be present and influential in the post-war settlement regarding Gaza and to be a key player in the mediation and reconstruction process.

Europe & Eurasia Israel