In first, Libya’s rival armies to join drill in Turkey: What to know The move follows the first joint exercise inside Libya amid renewed international efforts to unify the country. Turkey
Turkey’s military spending jumps to $30B, leads Mideast growth in 2025 Newly released data shows Ankara’s military spending hit $30 billion, while Saudi Arabia remained the region’s top spender and Israel’s outlays declined in 2025. Turkey
Analysis Why Saudi Arabia, Egypt are wary of Turkey’s proposed 4-way defense pact with Pakistan The proposed framework faces major hurdles and fault lines, ranging from NATO constraints to Israeli opposition and weak military integration. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Turkey’s Baykar tests K2 swarm kamikaze drones for first time: What to know Baykar tested its K2 and new loitering drones, featuring AI-driven swarm capabilities and the ability to operate under GPS jamming. Turkey
Newsletter: City Pulse Istanbul Contemporary art takes over restored Byzantine cistern By Nazlan Ertan In Izmir and Istanbul, reporting on culture
Analysis Italy’s TB3 drone deal signals turn toward Turkey amid US-NATO tensions By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Analysis Turkey counts risks, rewards of Harris or Trump win as Erdogan hedges Ankara remains cautious in the face of a tight US presidential race, aware that the election outcome could reshape cooperation on key issues like defense, Israel and Syria. By Nazlan Ertan In Izmir and Istanbul, reporting on culture
PKK claims responsibility for TUSAS attack in Turkey’s capital The Kurdish militant group said the attack was to send a message to Turkey about its conduct toward it. Turkey
Turkey pummels Kurds in Syria over Ankara attack amid overtures to PKK leader Ocalan The timing of the attacks has spurred speculation that hawks on both sides are seeking to torpedo efforts to end the conflict between the Turkish army and the PKK. Turkey
Turkey says 2 PKK members behind TUSAS attack, ramps up airstrikes in Iraq, Syria With funerals for victims underway, Turkish officials identified the attackers as operatives of the Kurdish militant group. Turkey
At least 7 killed, 22 injured in attack on Turkey’s defense company TUSAS A series of explosions and gunshots were heard at TUSAS, Turkey’s state-run aerospace and defense company, in an attack Turkey’s defense chief blamed on the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party. Turkey
In shift, Erdogan's top ally says Ocalan’s life sentence can be reassessed if PKK disbands Devlet Bahceli also suggested that the conditions of the militant leader’s life sentence without parole be reconsidered if he agrees to make such a call. Turkey
How death of Fethullah Gulen, Erdogan's nemesis, could impact US-Turkey ties The death of the infamous US-based preacher will likely impact US-Turkey relations after years of extradition disputes. Turkey
Turkey: Support for EU on rise as trust of US, China, Russia remains low A recent survey reveals an increase in favorability for the EU and NATO in Turkey, while perceptions of the United States, China and Russia continue to falter. Turkey
Analysis Can Turkey-Germany summit produce breakthrough on Eurofighter sale? Eurofighters for Turkey are expected to top Olaf Scholz's meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. A senior Turkish defense industry official told Al-Monitor that local production of some of the parts might be an option. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Turkey’s Fidan meets Hamas political leaders in Istanbul after Sinwar's killing The meeting came a day after the killing of Yahya Sinwar, the militant group's leader, was confirmed and coincided with the top Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Turkey. Turkey
Turkey’s Erdogan meets KRG President Barzani ahead of Iraqi Kurdistan vote Barzani’s visit comes just amid Turkey's nascent attempt to use diplomacy, alongside ongoing military measures, to solve the 40-year-old Kurdish conflict. Turkey
Iran’s FM Araghchi mobilizes against Israel in visits to Jordan, Egypt, Turkey Iran’s foreign minister has paid visits to several countries in the region in the past weeks, with the latest stop taking him to Jordan, amid Israel’s expected retaliation for Iran's missile attack. Iran