Regional View Turkey committed to NATO but skeptical of alliance's future under incoming chief Turkey used the recent NATO summit in Washington to reiterate its role as a committed member of the alliance but also underlined its expectations of the upcoming NATO chief. Turkey
Quick Take Turkey’s Erdogan arrives in US for NATO summit: Defense sales, PKK ties in focus The Turkish president said cooperation against terrorism and removing defense sale obstacles against his country will top his agenda during his trip. Turkey
Quick Take Middle East crises loom in background as NATO leaders gather in Washington While this year's summit is expected to focus largely on the ongoing war in Ukraine, Iran's military support for Russia and Turkey's strategic balancing act with Moscow are expected to weigh on NATO leaders gathered in Washington. Washington Pulse
Quick Take Erdogan meets Xi, praises Turkey’s ties with China-led SCO bloc The Turkish president reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepening cooperation with the China-led bloc. Turkey
Interview NATO's deputy chief says Iran helping Russian 'threat to European security' With Mircea Geoana NATO Deputy Secretary-General
Analysis Can Turkey help Europe build effective air and missile defense system? By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Regional View Three main disagreements constrain Turkey-Greece ties following Mitsotakis visit Turkey
Regional View As wars rage, Turkey's military industry sees boom in fighter jets, drone sectors Turkey
Pentagon rushes more reinforcements to Kabul airport as panic disrupts evacuations US troops regained control of the runway Monday afternoon after masses of Afghans rushed onto the tarmac hoping to escape. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
More US troops arrive at Kabul airport to bolster Turkish mission Pentagon says forces could potentially remain in Kabul beyond original withdrawal deadline. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Turkey ‘still in lead’ as US surges troops back to Kabul airport for evacuation The Pentagon is readying as many as 8,000 troops to facilitate the withdrawal of American and Afghan personnel. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Turkey’s defense minister discusses Afghan security in visit to Pakistan President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggested yesterday he may meet with Taliban leadership. By Al-Monitor Staff
Turkey's Erdogan says he may meet with Taliban leadership The speed of the Afghan insurgents' advances is "really troubling," Erdogan told CNN Turk. By Al-Monitor Staff
Will Erdogan’s Afghan gambit pay off in Washington? The general impression is that Ankara’s commitment to protect Kabul airport is only aimed at winning favor with Washington. By Semih Idiz
Afghan refugee influx stokes tensions in Turkey Fresh refugee influx from Afghanistan to Turkey has stoked political and social tensions in the country where the refugee crisis is becoming more politicized. By Metin Gurcan
US reaffirms stance on Turkey’s S-400, support for Syria’s Kurds The White House has maintained the previous administration's demands that Ankara dispose of the Russian missile defense system. By Al-Monitor Staff
Erdogan takes Taliban's warning in stride Turkey's leaders are brushing off the Taliban's warnings over extending its mission in Afghanistan. By Al-Monitor Staff
Turkey shrugs off Taliban warning over Kabul airport Flights to evacuate Afghan interpreters will begin by the end of July, the White House said today. By Al-Monitor Staff
The Takeaway: Erdogan weighs risks of Afghan mission against benefits for US ties Also: Gulf airline race takes off; Islamic State steps up Iraq attacks; Fortnite fatwa riles Egyptian gamers; is Israel’s army too small?; child beggars in Gaza’s cemeteries; Iraq unearths 4,000 year old city; and more! All in only about 1,500 words. By Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell
Taliban renew demand that Turkey leave Afghanistan American and Turkish officials are still ironing out the last details on how to secure Kabul's airport. By Al-Monitor Staff