Europe

Defense

What Does Hosting the NATO Summit in Ankara Mean for Türkiye?

The 2026 NATO Summit will be held in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, on July 7–8, 2026.

Interviews & Analysis

“Faced with Russian and Chinese Threats, Europe Needs Türkiye More Than Ever”

On April 7, 2021, I was invited to the Franco-German channel Arte to take part in 28 Minutes, a debate program devoted to Türkiye-EU relations.

Defense

Europe’s Security Crisis Is Making Türkiye Indispensable

A new analysis published by IRIS, one of France’s leading think tanks, argues that, in the face of the European Union’s structural shortcomings in the field of defense, Türkiye should no longer be viewed merely as a neighbor or a NATO ally, but as a potential strategic partner.

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Europe

Why Is the War in Ukraine Still Not Ending?

After more than four years of conflict, hundreds of thousands of military casualties, millions of refugees, devastated cities, and dozens of diplomatic initiatives, the Russia-Ukraine war has still not reached a conclusion.

Economy & Energy

Israel’s IMEC Plan Falls Through: The Hejaz Railway Returns

A century after remaining one of the Ottoman Empire’s greatest unfinished geopolitical projects, the Hejaz Railway is returning to the stage of history.

In the media

Who is Öznur Küçüker Sirene? She grew up without a father and represented Türkiye in France

Öznur Küçüker Sirene is a name that stands out for the experience she has gained both in Türkiye and abroad.

Diplomacy

“Partner to Be Contained”: Europe’s Dilemma Over Türkiye

Ursula von der Leyen’s reference to Türkiye alongside Russia and China as one of the powers whose influence should be limited has reignited a long-standing debate within the European Union: what should Europe do with Türkiye?