Interview with ret. Major General Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güray Alpar By Yıldıran Acar, Political Scientist As the international system undergoes one of the most significant upheavals of the post-Cold War era, global power balances are also being reshaped. The war in Ukraine, U.S.-Russia competition, Europe’s quest for security, the future of NATO, and the rise of new power centers constitutes ...
Main political events in Türkiye in the last week. Last week, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s surprise visit to Russia topped the agenda. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s meeting with Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew was another widely discussed development. Meanwhile, preparations for the NATO Summit to be held on 7-8 July in Ankara, continued at full speed. Foreign Minister’s visit to Moscow ...
A comparison of the S-400 air defense system and the US F-35 planes. By Ceren Ceviz Türkiye’s negotiations with the United States over the F-35 program remain complicated due to Ankara’s possession of the Russian S-400 Triumph air defense system. This article examines why Türkiye considers the S-400 essential and why it is unwilling to forgo it in exchange for ...
For Türkiye, the S-400s have become something far greater than air defense assets. They are a measure of strategic resolve. By Yıldıran Acar, Political Scientist Türkiye’s acquisition of the Russian-made S-400 air defense system has long ceased to be a technical or even military issue. In Russian media and expert circles, it is now treated as a strategic resilience test—one ...
The context of ceasefire negotiations and the Turkish perception of these attacks. By Onur Sinan Güzaltan Ukraine has claimed responsibility for attacks on Russian tankers in Türkiye’s Exclusive Economic Zone in the Black Sea. Therefore, these attacks constitute an open violation of Türkiye’s sovereignty by Ukraine. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a statement on this matter and ...
“Generous offers”, US Treasury officials in Türkiye, LNG agreement with the US, EU’s TurkStream decision Türkiye’s natural gas import contracts with Russia are set to expire at the end of 2025, and negotiations have accelerated as the deadline approaches. According to Turkish media reports, alongside both governments, Russia’s Gazprom and Türkiye’s state pipeline operator BOTAŞ are still at the negotiating ...
“With this move, Europe is shooting itself in the foot.” On October 15, European Union energy ministers reached a draft agreement to ban Russian energy imports as of January 1, 2028. For the draft to take effect, it still needs approval from the European Parliament, with the process expected to be completed by the end of the year. Under the ...
The connection between Cyprus and Crimea. Israel expands its military presence in Cyprus. Israel has taken a series of strategic steps under agreements that also involve the US and Greece. Using the pretext of protecting the exclusive economic zone declared by the Greek Administration of Southern Cyprus, Israel has launched joint naval patrols and deployed its advanced Barak MX air ...
How George Friedman, founder of Stratfor, see Türkiye’s future role in the region. George Friedman, founder of Stratfor, known as the “shadow CIA”, has published an article examining the impact of global and regional developments on Türkiye’s foreign policy. Beyond offering an analysis of the current landscape, the article lays out a roadmap for Ankara’s foreign policy. Unsurprisingly, this roadmap ...
A coordinated approach involving Türkiye and Russia may thus present a viable pathway for Syria. By Erkin Feyyaz Eşli On the night of 19 May 2025, a military installation of the Syrian Arab Army located at the Tishrin Dam in eastern Aleppo province came under a significant attack. According to sources affiliated with the 76th Division, the assault involved the ...