Opinion – Turkish Foreign Policy after the 2023 Elections
Turkey’s assertive diplomatic style and preference for a transactional foreign policy has occasionally brought Ankara to the diplomatic brink with the European Union and the United States.
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Iraq’s Prime Minister Seeks Aid From United Nations
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani hopes to persuade the world that he can solve Iraq’s problems when he addresses the U.N. General Assembly this week.
Erdogan asks Musk to build Tesla factory in Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has asked Tesla CEO Elon Musk to build a Tesla factory in Turkey, according to the state-owned Anadolu Agency news agency.
Turkey says could ‘part ways’ with EU if necessary
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that Ankara could abandon its long-running EU membership process in response to a report from Brussels condemning Turkey’s “downward spiral in terms of human rights.”
U.S. Aims New Sanctions at Russian Military Supply Chains
The sanctions are intended to deprive President Vladimir V. Putin of equipment and technology “he needs to wage his barbaric war on Ukraine,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.
Erdogan urges long-time advisors to resign, overhauls his team: Report
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revamped his team of advisors on Thursday, asking many to resign to open the way for a change of staff, two sources familiar with the issue told Middle East Eye.
UK coroner warns of cosmetic surgery abroad after woman dies in Turkey
Melissa Kerr died in Istanbul hospital after injected fat entered a vein during Brazilian butt lift procedureA woman who died after travelling to Turkey for buttock enlargement surgery was not given enough information to make a safe decision about the …
Sweden aims to boost military spending by nearly 30%, hitting NATO spending target
Citing its planned military commitment, Stockholm says it “will be a credible, reliable and loyal member of NATO.”
Seriously ill US explorer describes his ‘crazy adventure’ after Turkey cave rescue
Mark Dickey back on the surface after spending more than a week inside Morca cave where he developed stomach problems A US explorer has been rescued from a Turkish cave more than a week after he fell seriously ill, in an unprecedented operation he desc…
Turkish president, Armenian PM agree to continue efforts toward lasting peace in Caucasus region
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have exchanged views on the situation in the South Caucasus and agreed to continue diplomatic efforts to reach lasting peace in the region, the press service of the Arm…