Türkiye

What Can Türkiye Do?

Continuing with the last work in our five-article series on the current war on Iran, we are adopting the strategic lens of Türkiye. In this article, we put ourselves in the position of the Turkish state to understand what it can do within this war. As Türkiye is multidimensionally affected by this war, we will...

Türkiye Expands Artificial Intelligence And Drone Technologies

Türkiye is expanding the development and application of artificial intelligence (hereinafter: AI) technologies across multiple sectors, including defence systems, startup ecosystems and national digital infrastructure. Recent announcements include the introduction of an artificial intelligence-enabled unmanned aerial vehicle by the defence company Baykar and initiatives to establish sovereign artificial intelligence infrastructure aimed at supporting domestic companies...

Türkiye’s Military Alignment: NATO, an Islamic Army or the Turan Army?

Türkiye’s debate on military alignment is increasingly narrated as a civilisational choice: remaining anchored in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (hereinafter: NATO) or turning towards alternatives often invoked in public discourse as a “Turan Army” or an “Islamic Army”. This framing is politically evocative, but analytically misleading. NATO is an existing alliance with decades of...

Türkiye Marks 74 Years In NATO As Bayraktar TB3 Debuts In Alliance Exercise

Türkiye marked the 74th anniversary of its accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (hereinafter: NATO), reaffirming its participation in the alliance since joining in 1952. Official statements highlighted Türkiye’s role in NATO’s collective defence framework and its participation in alliance missions and operations. As reported by Yeni Şafak, Turkish officials underlined the nation’s military...

Türkiye And Nigeria Deepen Strategic Partnership On Trade, Security And Investment

Türkiye and Nigeria have agreed to deepen cooperation across industry, trade, investment, security and defence, setting an ambitious bilateral trade volume target of more than 4€ billion and signing nine framework agreements during Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Ankara. The leaders of both nations reaffirmed longstanding diplomatic ties and outlined expanded institutional...

Türkiye Export Growth Driven by Defense Surge and Strategic Partnerships

Reports show an expansion in Türkiye’s international trade performance, anchored by a surge in the defence sector and strengthened bilateral ties across Sub-Anatolia and Central Asia. The data highlights a 30% rise in defence exports and ambitious new trade targets with key regional partners, sending positive signals for the national economy. Defence Sector Reaches Record...