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Turkey's attempt to join BRICS, a bloc that seeks to undermine the foundations of the Western world order, is only one of many transgressions against the interests of its ostensible allies in NATO, the US,
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The National Interest on MSNShould the US Let Turkey Back Into the F-35 Program?Reintegrating Turkey into the F-35 program could lower costs, improve NATO airpower, and contain Russian influence, if Ankara complies with safeguards on its S-400 system and realigns with alliance standards.
Greetings from a sweltering Ankara.This week in Turkey was one of striking contrasts: While peace talks with Kurdish militants gained momentum, the government intensified its crackdown on the main opposition.
One year on, Ankara's wish to become a full member to the club lost steam as tensions with India spiked over Turkish aid to Pakistan
In 1947, the ‘Agreement on Aid to Turkey’ was signed. With this agreement, the training and equipment of the army would become dependent on the United States. The next stage of the process, which began with the aid provided under the Truman Doctrine, was Turkey's accession to NATO.
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The National Interest on MSNTurkey and Spain Are Building Europe’s Largest Aircraft CarrierThe carrier will be constructed at shipyards in Istanbul, thereby relying upon Turkey’s already impressive defense industrial ecosystem—while augmenting it with such an ambitious project.
NATO’s recent decision to mandate its members to spend at least 5% of their GDP on defense presents Turkey with new possibilities in planning and acquisitions.
Viewing Turkey–Israel dynamics through a zero-sum lens risks fuelling strategic miscalculations and regional instability.
Authorities in Turkey have arrested three opposition mayors from southern cities. According to state media, the mayors, all from the Republican People’s Party or CHP face allegations of bribery and organized crime.
At her Senate confirmation hearing for the US Ambassador position in Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle faced pointed questions on Greece and Turkey.