Turkey
Zelensky Flies to Istanbul as Russian Strikes Kill 10, Testing Turkey’s Mediation Leverage
Ukrainian president's surprise diplomatic visit coincides with overnight bombardment, creating dual escalation-engagement dynamic ahead of potential ceasefire talks.
Turkey’s $135 Billion Gold Gambit Signals New Era of Reserve Weaponization
Ankara's pivot from traditional FX defense to gold monetization marks the first major test of de-dollarization under geopolitical stress.
US Drops Iran Sanctions Case Against Turkey’s Halkbank With Zero-Fine Deal
Deferred prosecution agreement ends criminal case against Turkish state bank months after Ankara's role in Gaza ceasefire, raising questions about sanctions enforcement as geopolitical currency.
Who Controls Germany’s Engine Room?
Cem Özdemir's narrow victory in Baden-Württemberg puts a Turkish-German politician in charge of Germany's €500 billion industrial heartland at a critical juncture for automotive transition.
Iran’s Arash-2 Drones Hit Azerbaijan Exclave, Dragging South Caucasus Into Wider War
Four civilians wounded in Nakhchivan as Aliyev orders army to 'Iron Fist' readiness and Turkey pledges support, raising stakes for BTC pipeline and regional energy security.
CIA Arms Kurdish Forces in Iran as Nuclear Diplomacy Collapses
Washington's covert plan to weaponize Kurdish insurgents marks a strategic pivot from airstrikes to protracted proxy warfare—with Turkey, Iraq, and regional stability as collateral.