Turkey

Turkey is a longstanding NATO ally and member of the transatlantic community, strategically occupying the alliance’s southeastern flank. As an important ally in a turbulent region, Turkey has a crucial role to play in tackling many of the world’s most pressing challenges such as the war in Syria and relations between the West and Russia. Turkey is also a valuable partner for Washington on energy cooperation, business, regional relations, and migration.

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TURKEYSource

Aug 14, 2023

The United States can’t offset its rivals in Central Asia alone. Turkey can help.

By Ali Mammadov

Turkey is well-positioned to counter US rivals in Central Asia by expanding its influence and diversifying the region's partners.

Central Asia Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Aug 8, 2023

Yevgeniya Gaber joins CNN to discuss the Black Sea grain deal and ongoing counteroffensive.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

In the News

Aug 7, 2023

Rich Outzen joins Al-Monitor’s Jack Dutton to discuss Saudi Arabia agreeing to produce Turkey’s Baykar drones

Defense Technologies Drones

MENASource

Aug 4, 2023

Turkey’s defense industry is on the rise. The GCC is one of its top buyers.

By Ali Bakir

The rising defense industry cooperation between Turkey and the GCC states shows immense strategic and economic growth potential.

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

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

Blog Post

Aug 3, 2023

State of the Order: Assessing July 2023

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Aug 2, 2023

Rich Outzen quoted by Shepard News (UK) in an article on TF-X/Kaan fighter

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

In the News

Aug 1, 2023

Defne Arslan quoted by Al-Monitor for an article on UK-Turkey trade deal

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Aug 1, 2023

Yevgeniya Gaber quoted by Kyiv Post for an article on the West needs to keep the Black Sea open

Eastern Europe Europe & Eurasia

TURKEYSource

Jul 26, 2023

A new Black Sea natural gas project could be a game changer for the region—and a challenge for Putin

By Arnold C. Dupuy

Romania's efforts to develop Black Sea gas can weaken Moscow's influence. Here's how.

Eastern Europe Energy & Environment

Experts