TURKEYSource
Oct 6, 2026
Beyond tariffs: The US–Turkey trade relationship needs a bigger bargain
By
Leo Ayala
To reach their longstanding $100 billion trade ambition, the United States and Turkey should look beyond tariffs toward a broader economic bargain.
TURKEYSource
Aug 20, 2026
To stop escalation in the Black Sea, Turkey needs a new regional strategy
By
Yevgeniya Gaber
As strikes continue to grow on shipping throughout the Black Sea, Turkey must reevaluate its approach to shipping and security in the region.
TURKEYSource
Aug 11, 2026
Turkey wants a bigger role in NATO. Its defense industry will be key.
By
Alp Ozen
With the NATO Summit in Ankara behind it, Turkey’s defense sector now faces the challenge of turning political momentum into action—from defense-industrial cooperation to diplomatic initiatives and NATO capability development.
Programs
Within the Atlantic Council’s longstanding commitment to strengthening the transatlantic relationship, the Atlantic Council Turkey Program conducts research, provides thought leadership, and offers a platform for strategic dialogue between the US, Turkey, and NATO allies to address the region’s toughest challenges and explore opportunities, including in the fields of energy, business & trade, technology, defense, and security.
