HARDWARE, WEAPONRY & TECHNOLOGY
The Turkish defense complex keeps moving toward the nuclearization of its strategic capabilities, from nuclear powered submarines – SSNs or SSGNs – as well as nuclear weapons. And Israel seems set to confront Türkiye before this becomes an operational reality.
DIPLOMACY, ALLIANCES & TREATIES
Türkiye is attempting to control the global landscape of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) through the United Nations in order to exert coercive policies and pressure on countries within its sphere of influence and interest.
DIPLOMACY, ALLIANCES & TREATIES
In order to show that it favors the US strategy and to present itself as a factor of stability in the region, Türkiye is bringing Ukraine to Syria; that is, to a geographical area that Russia has traditionally used by maintaining bases in order to serve its interests in the Eastern Mediterranean.
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
Decisions and actions related to the establishment of a Multinational Command as well as a NATO Army Corps Command in Türkiye have recently been made known.
DIPLOMACY, ALLIANCES & TREATIES
The Turkish-inspired Sunni axis against Israel, Greece, and Cyprus is being attempted by Türkiye. But can it succeed?
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
Ankara’s strategic balancing act is coming to an end, but can it achieve regional dominance before the cash and support runs out? Will the President risk conflict to forestall collapse?
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
Despite its closeness with Russia, Türkiye is attempting to access European defense funds.
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
President Erdogan’s new measures are leading to the politicization of the Turkish Armed Forces in order to control it to the fullest extent.
STRATEGY & INTELLIGENCE
The Turkish President’s ambitious plans to recreate the footprint of the defunct Ottoman Empire are facing widespread rejection, and dependence on foreign goodwill.
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
...with Israel in the background.
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
SECURITY, UNREST & WAR
Distrust within the Turkish Armed Forces, and between many of its personnel and the President, is a key factor in the emerging conflict situations of the Eastern Mediterranean.