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The Real Test of Türkiye and Pakistan’s Friendship
People in Pakistan and Türkiye often describe each other as “brothers.” The word gets thrown around so much in official statements that it can...
Armed Forces Face-Off Across the Euphrates, Putting Syria at Risk of Rupture
Similar to much of its contemporary history, Syria once again finds itself staring down a perilous crossroads. Nine months after the fall of Bashar...
The Mehter March in Turkish Foreign Policy
The Mehter, which shook enemies with the drums of the Ottoman Empire, is one of the world's oldest military bands. Today, the Mehter still...
Erdogan: Talks With Trump Yield ‘Meaningful Progress’
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington produced “meaningful progress” on trade and defense. The two leaders...
225 Boeing Planes: Turkish Airlines Inks Record-Breaking Deal After Erdogan-Trump Talks
Turkish Airlines confirmed an order for 225 Boeing planes, including 75 Dreamliners and 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The deal, years in the making,...
Trump–Erdogan Talks: Sanctions Relief on the Table, Russian Oil in the Spotlight
President Donald Trump indicated that the U. S. might lift sanctions on Turkey and allow it to purchase F-35 jets as he began discussions...
Trump & Erdogan: Can Cordial Relations Fix Structural Issues Between Turkey and The U.S.?
When U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to the White House this week, the optics will be warm. The two leaders...
U.S.–Turkey Defense Talks: Erdogan’s Push for F-35s Tests Sanctions and Alliance Politics
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s first visit to the White House in six years signals Ankara’s renewed attempt to restore access to U.S. defense...
Energy Shift: Turkey Strikes Long-Term Deal for American Gas
Turkey has signed a 20-year deal with Mercuria to purchase U. S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.
This agreement...
The Politics Behind the Tehran–Islamabad–Istanbul Link
The plan to bring back the Tehran–Islamabad–Istanbul rail corridor feels like one of those big regional ideas that’s been floating around for ages but...