Turkish Military Operation in Syria Risks Clash with Iran
The Turkish Government’s plan to launch a fifth military operation into Syria is back on the table. The stated goal is to create a 20-mile “safe zone” along Turkey’s border…
Turkey Tightens Grip on Black Sea amid War in Ukraine
Turkey has seized on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to increase its control of the Black Sea by closing it to foreign warships, stepping up natural gas exploration efforts, and holding…
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Detrimental to Turkey
The accompanying articles highlight that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine poses significant risks to Turkey’s already troubled economy, energy security, and defense industry regardless of Turkey’s position in this conflict as…
Ukraine’s Use of Turkish Drones Escalates Turkish-Russian Tensions
Turkey’s recent sale of combat drones to Ukraine is complicating its working relationship with Russia. In October, the Ukrainian army released footage of its first use of the Turkish-made Bayraktar…
More African Countries Eye Turkish Combat Drones
Turkey continues to expand its military and security cooperation in Africa, particularly with its growing niche as an exporter of armed drones. As the accompanying articles note, Algeria, Angola, Ethiopia,…
Increased Military Cooperation in the Caucasus Raise Concern in Iran and Russia
In early October, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia held Eternity 2021, a five-day military exercise to enhance military capabilities and protect strategic energy infrastructure in the South Caucasus. This exercise coupled…
Impact of Taliban’s Return to Power on Syrian and Turkish Extremists Still Unknown
The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan after 20 years of waging an insurgency has raised a debate about how extremist movements in other regions would react. The accompanying article…
Turkish Armed Forces Acquire Technologically Advanced Drone
On 29 August, the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) added a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) named Akıncı to its inventory. As the accompanying article from Turkey’s state-owned news agency Anadolu…
Turkey’s Balancing Act With Its Allies and Russia
On 29 September, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for the first time in 18 months in Sochi, Russia. According to the first article from…
Russia Warns Turkey to Remain Neutral in the Black Sea
On 20 July 2021 Russia issued a statement highlighting that external powers are escalating tension in the Black Sea. The statement came shortly after NATO concluded its “Sea Breeze” multinational…