Ankara has balanced relations with Russia, Ukraine, the EU and NATO, making it an ideal mediator. By Ceren Ceviz February was a volatile month for the European oil market. Ukrainian drone attack on a pumping station of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), a major route for supplying Kazakhstan and exporting to the global market, reduced oil flows of the route ...
Prof. Mesut Hakkı Caşın in interview. By Yunus Soner The US president seeks talks with Russia and a ceasefire in Ukraine, while European countries and Britain are advancing their support for Kyiv and discussing the permanent deployment of armed forces. A crucial role plays, due its geographic location as well as diplomatic ties to both Moscow and Kyiv, Türkiye. The ...
On the idea of Turkish soldiers being deployed to Ukraine as a peace force. By Erkin Feyyaz Eşli Türkiye is once again taking over Russian-Ukrainian narrative by considering deployment of its combatants to Ukraine as a peacekeeping force. According to sources close to Türkiye’s Defense Ministry the initiative will be discussed by all interested parties if such a step is ...
The report forecasts a divergence of Türkiye’s relations with Russia and Iran. The Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA), known as a think tank close to the government in Türkiye, published its predictions for Türkiye’s foreign policy in 2025. The report titled “SETA Security Radar: Türkiye’s Geopolitical Environment in 2025” included assessments on how global developments will be ...
The “strategy of mutual survival” versus complying with sanctions. We conducted an interview with Deniz Tansı on the sanctions on Gazprombank. Türkiye’s position regarding the sanctions. Tansı, relating the topic in a broader context, shared his views why Türkiye “should not compel to the sanction policy of the US” drawing its possible implications on Türkiye and Syria’s territorial integrity. Here’s ...
Main political events in Türkiye in the last week. Last week, the main agenda in Türkiye was the developments in Syria. Politicians, security officials and journalists are discussing moment by moment the developments and Türkiye’s position. Also, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the meeting, the wars in Ukraine and Palestine were discussed. Minister ...
Turkish expert Recep Erçin describes in interview with UWI consequences and ways out. By Yunus Soner On November 21, The United States announced applying sanctions against the Russian Gazprombank, an entity until today excepted from Washington’s pressure. Why is the Gazprombank important? What role does it play it the Turkish-Russian relations? And even further than that, for European countries? And ...
The difficult geopolitical situation gives the Republic of Türkiye an opportunity to solve its economic problems. It is not necessary to blindly follow the deceitful allies, but to act in its own interests. By Ihsan Sefa (retired colonel, Turkish Armed Forces) The situation in the Turkish economy in recent years is far from ideal. According to the Central Bank of ...
Implications of a change in school text books. Türkiye’s Ministry of National Education has decided to replace the term “Central Asia” with “Turkistan” in school textbooks. The ministry justified its decision by stating the goal of raising future generations with a sense of Turkish identity, national consciousness and patriotism. So, what is the purpose? Why now? How will nations and ...
Technical and political dimensions of the S-400 system, and the key questions raised in Türkiye and abroad. Türkiye’s purchase of the S-400 air defense system from Russia sparked great tension with the US. It still remains unresolved. It is reported and discussed in the press that Washington continues to put pressure on Türkiye. In Türkiye, questions frequently arise about the ...