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PISA 2025: Türkiye’s Educational Rise Sparks Debate in Europe

PISA 2025: Türkiye’s Educational Rise Sparks Debate in Europe

Türkiye’s lead over France in all three PISA subjects has prompted Le Figaro to examine the country’s education reforms. But the significance goes beyond its position in the rankings: can Türkiye turn progress in the classroom into scientific, economic and technological strength?

Türkiye’s Intelligence Chief in Athens, Bayraktar Drones over the Aegean: War or Rapprochement?

Türkiye’s Intelligence Chief in Athens, Bayraktar Drones over the Aegean: War or Rapprochement?

The unannounced visit of Türkiye’s intelligence chief İbrahim Kalın to Athens for talks with his Greek counterpart suggests that both countries are trying to contain the crisis behind closed doors. Yet Bayraktar drone activity over the Aegean is intensifying, Athens is arming itself with the Israeli-built Achilles Shield, and competing sovereignty claims are resurfacing through rival marine parks. Diplomacy between Türkiye and Greece continues, but military developments on the ground tell a very different story.

The Mecca Alliance vs. the Achilles Shield: Are Two Rival Alliances Emerging in the Region?

The Mecca Alliance vs. the Achilles Shield: Are Two Rival Alliances Emerging in the Region?

As the Mecca Alliance took its first steps towards institutionalisation in Istanbul, Israel and Greece deepened their military partnership through the €3 billion Achilles Shield agreement. If Türkiye’s defence industry, Pakistan’s deterrent capabilities and Saudi Arabia’s financial power are reinforced by new members, a far more consequential alliance could emerge, one capable of reshaping the regional balance of power.

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