Analysis Turkey’s military shake-up: Adapting to new threats or political meddling? A new personnel law reflects growing political influence over military decision-making, raising concerns about the military's meritocracy and autonomy. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Turkey’s Fidan to visit Egypt with Libya, Gaza on agenda The top Turkish diplomat’s Cairo visit comes as Ankara-Cairo engagement deepens amid shifting power balances in North Africa and shared concerns over Gaza. Turkey
Turkey’s inflation falls to four-year low of 33.5%: What to know Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on X that annual inflation had fallen to its lowest level in 44 months. Turkey
Turkey secures $2.8B green financing for Azerbaijan railway: What to know The 223-kilometer railway will connect to the existing train route that joins Turkey’s northeastern city of Kars and the Georgian and Azerbaijani capitals of Tbilisi and Baku. Turkey
Analysis With over 85% imported, Turkey braces for energy ripples of Iran-Israel war By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Turkish taxpayers outraged at cost of lira protection scheme Turkey’s Treasury faces a hefty bill from a controversial plan to defend the Turkish lira, even as the scheme has failed to make a major impact in reducing dollarization. Turkey
Turkish tourism sector scrambles to minimize fallout of Ukraine war Bracing for a big loss of Russian and Ukrainian holidaymakers this summer, Turkey’s tourism industry is looking for replacements in Europe and the Middle East. But few are hopeful that the gap can be closed. Turkey
Analysis Russia-Ukraine war recasts Turkish policies and priorities Erdogan sees opportunity in Ukraine crisis, including enhanced global role and dramatic reset in ties with Israel, as he weighs next steps in Libya and elections next year. By Week in Review
Turkish minister’s pledge to foreign investors causes uproar at home As foreign investments decline, Nureddin Nebati's promise to "take the bureaucracy down" raises concerns at home and abroad about evading the rule of law. Turkey
Israel-Turkey rapprochement complicates Ukraine mediation efforts Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seem to be competing for a mediator role between Russia and Ukraine, but are they? Israel
UK loans $2.3 billion to Turkey for high-speed rail line Turkey and the United Kingdom have gotten closer economically recently, which is in part related to tensions with the European Union. By Al-Monitor Staff
How Erdogan could emerge stronger from war in Ukraine Senior bureaucrats believe Erdogan will "wipe the opposition off the table" in next year's elections, excelling as he does in every major crisis. Turkey
Dizzying fuel hikes fan popular grievances in Turkey With Turkey’s consumer inflation already at 54.4%, price increases on fuel alone threaten to add two percentage points to the monthly inflation rate in March. Turkey
Israel's president exchanges friendly gestures in Turkey After years of cold, even hostile relations between the two countries, Israel's President Isaac Herzog was warmly welcomed today in Ankara by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Israel
Israeli President set for first official visit to Turkey in 15 years Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits Ankara on March 9. Israel
How Ukraine crisis undermines Turkey's economic program Ankara’s economic program has hit a deadlock under the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, marked by a stream of fuel hikes, canceled tourism bookings and textile orders, and shortage fears in the food sector. Turkey
Turks rush to buy sunflower oil as Ukraine war menaces food prices Despite official assurances over supplies of basic items, a holdup of imports from Russia and Ukraine has already sparked panic buying of sunflower oil. Turkey
