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…
Turkish-Made Bayraktar TB2 Drones Play Important Role in Ukraine
Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones are playing a force multiplier role for Ukraine in its war with Russia. According to several Turkish defense experts, the way Ukrainian forces have used these…
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…
U.S. CAATSA Sanctions Hurt Turkey’s Defense Agreements with Third Parties
In April 2021, the U.S. government started imposing the Countering American Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) on Turkey because of Turkey’s purchase of S-400 missile systems from Russia, making Turkey…
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,…
New France-Greece Strategic Alliance Becomes First Intra-NATO Defense Pact
In October, France and Greece announced a “Strategic Partnership on Defence and Security,” following several defense deals including Greece’s purchase of three French warships and 24 Rafale combat planes. The…
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…