From C5 to C6: Turkey’s Geopolitical Reach Expands Toward China’s Western Frontier
The consolidation of the Central Asia–Azerbaijan format, the growing institutional weight of…
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Sign Landmark Mutual Defence Pact in Mecca
Trilateral agreement declares an attack on one country an attack on all…
As Israel Becomes a Liability, Turkey Becomes Indispensable: Baniyas Marks the Latest Shift
Israel’s Cold War value rested on its ability to contain Soviet-backed Arab…
Blocked by Politics, Turkish Defence Firms Enter Europe Through Industry
Turkish defence companies are increasingly seeking a new route into Europe’s expanding…
NATO in Adana, NATO at the Straits: Turkey and the Geography of the Next War
For years, Turkey’s relationship with NATO has been described in contradictory terms:…
Why Washington Cannot Afford to Leave Iran’s Regime Standing
Trump’s latest statements should be understood not merely as diplomacy, but as…
Hakan Fidan’s Two-Week U-Turn on Iran
Two weeks is a long time in geopolitics—until you see how quickly…
The Collapse of the Regime in Iran Could Be Ankara’s Biggest Strategic Gain Since the Collapse of the USSR
The widespread fear in some circles in Ankara—and among many analysts—is that…
Vance in the Caucasus: The Maturation of America’s Eurasian Strategy
United States vice president J.D. Vance’s February 2026 trip to Armenia and Azerbaijan was not Washington “rediscovering” the South…
The Gülen Diaspora and the Return of a Calvinist Moment in Islam
In Turkey, an odd unanimity has settled in: from Erdoğanists to segments…