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The Ukraine-Turkey defense partnership with the potential to transform Black Sea and Euro-Atlantic security

MENASource Mar 15, 2024

Turkey and Egypt bury the hatchet, marking an end to emerging third axis in the Middle East

By Borzou Daragahi

The carefully choreographed and worded meeting between Erdogan and his Egyptian counterpart, President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi, served as a final burial ceremony for what was once an emerging third axis in the Middle East.

Conflict Crisis Management

TURKEYSource Mar 11, 2024

Why Washington’s approach to Black Sea security may be about to change—for the better

By Arnold C. Dupuy

The NDAA signals a wider shift in Washington’s strategy towards the critical Black Sea region and cooperation with littoral partners.

Conflict Defense Policy

TURKEYSource Mar 5, 2024

The Ukraine-Turkey defense partnership with the potential to transform Black Sea and Euro-Atlantic security

By Pınar Dost

An expanded defense partnership between Ukraine and Turkey has great potential to secure the Black Sea and help bolster NATO’s efforts in the region.

Conflict Defense Industry

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TURKEYSource

Mar 5, 2024

The Ukraine-Turkey defense partnership with the potential to transform Black Sea and Euro-Atlantic security

By Pınar Dost

An expanded defense partnership between Ukraine and Turkey has great potential to secure the Black Sea and help bolster NATO's efforts in the region.

Conflict Defense Industry

In the News

Mar 2, 2024

Shaffer quoted in Nikkei Asia on Asian gas exports

Central Asia China

In the News

Feb 29, 2024

Yevgeniya Gaber joins Voice of America to discuss the role of Turkey in the future de-occupation of Crimea, Ankara’s diplomatic efforts between Ukraine and Russia

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Katz in The Russia Program: What Underlies Moscow’s Good Relations with the US’s Middle East Partners in the Ukraine War Era?

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Iran

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Özkizilcik in Anadolu Agency: How the PKK is becoming Syrian

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Middle East

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Bakir for the Arab Center: Turkey’s “Guarantor System” for Ending the Gaza War Has Limitations

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

TURKEYSource

Feb 22, 2024

Listen closely to Putin: His imperial ambitions could include Turkey

By Yevgeniya Gaber

The historical revisionism, imperial ambitions, and arbitrary interpretation of state borders displayed in Putin’s interview with Tucker Carlson should ring a warning bell for Ankara.

Conflict International Norms

MENASource

Feb 20, 2024

Here’s what an uncoordinated US withdrawal from Syria would look like. It’s bad for many partners, but especially Turkey.

By Ömer Özkizilcik

An uncoordinated withdrawal from Syria by the United States could pose significant risks for Turkey, leaving the country alone against Iran and Russia.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 7, 2024

Tahir in the Wilson Center’s Viewpoints: Turkey’s recovery path one year after the quake

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Turkey

The Big Story

Feb 2, 2024

Where Erdogan loses balance

Turkey’s president has become a central player in world affairs by balancing competing interests. But in the conflict roiling the Middle East, he risks being left out of the game.

Conflict Israel