Turkey's defense blitz

Turkey’s defense diplomacy dominated the week, from courting rival Libyan factions and training Syria’s army to deepening ties with Japan.

Amberin Zaman
Amberin Zaman
Aug 22, 2025
Turkish corvette TCG Kinaliada is seen in this undated image.

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It’s August, things ought to be slow. But, no, not in Turkey, alas.

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