Türkiye

OPINION

What Will Happen to the S-400s?

The future of the S-400 air defense systems that Türkiye purchased from Russia—and that ultimately led to its removal from the F-35 fighter jet program—has remained one of the most debated issues in the country for years.

Defense

Türkiye and Egypt Are Moving Closer: Why It Matters for Greece and Israel?

The normalization between Ankara and Cairo is no longer merely a diplomatic thaw; it is evolving into a new regional power equation stretching from the Eastern Mediterranean to Gaza, and from Libya to Sudan.

Defense

The 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara Changed the West’s Perception of Türkiye

The 2026 NATO Summit established Ankara not merely as the host of a major diplomatic gathering, but as one of the rising centers of the West’s evolving security architecture.

Interviews & Analysis

“The World Will Witness Türkiye’s Rising Power”

On July 6, 2026, I shared my analysis with TGRT Haber on the NATO Summit held in Ankara.

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.

Interviews & Analysis

“In the Eyes of the European Union, We Are BRICS’ Trojan Horse”

On September 19, 2024, in an analysis for Türkiye Gazetesi, I examined Türkiye’s application for BRICS membership and its repercussions.

Interviews & Analysis

“Türkiye Rejects Lectures from the U.S. and the European Union”

On October 26, 2021, I took part, as a Türkiye specialist, in the debate program 28 Minutes, broadcast on the Franco-German channel Arte.

Interviews & Analysis

“From Paris to Diyarbakır: A Message of Support”

On 24 TV, I shared my emotions after meeting with the Mothers of Diyarbakır.

Articles & Programmes

Türkiye–EU: Intersecting paths and destinies

With millions of citizens of Turkish origin living in European Union (EU) countries, and with its ever-growing importance in defence, migration, security and energy, Türkiye has long ceased to be a country the EU can keep waiting in the wings.

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