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
Iran hosts Afghan government, Taliban for talks Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif celebrated the looming US withdrawal from Afghanistan during the event. By Al-Monitor Staff
Iraq to enhance cooperation with NATO As Iraq aims to rebuild its security institutions, the cooperation with NATO increases. By Ali Mamouri
Turkey needs to build support for new Afghan mission Turkey’s offer to secure Kabul’s airport might turn into a perilous mission unless it reaches some understanding with the Taliban and secures the critical support of regional actors such as Pakistan and Iran. By Fehim Tastekin In Paris, reporting on Turkish politics
French foreign minister: Turkey and France have a ‘verbal cease-fire’ Jean-Yves Le Drian told a French TV station there is still a long way to go to improve Turkey-France relations, mentioning Syria, Libya and the eastern Mediterranean. The French and Turkish presidents had a cordial meeting earlier this week. By Al-Monitor Staff
Turkish troops to remain at Kabul airport after NATO withdrawal The US president has committed to granting Turkey's requests for support to maintaining troops at Kabul International. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
The Takeaway: Pragmatism is the new watchword in US-Turkey relations Plus: A fresh start for Israel; Iran’s hard-line front-runner on the issues; Egypt’s faltering Palestinian mediation; Saudi-Syria talks; Golani’s makeover. By Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell
Erdogan’s meeting with Biden more spin than substance The two leaders' first meeting as heads of state led to detailed discussions, but there were no breakthroughs. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
At his weakest moment, Erdogan to meet Biden The forthcoming Erdogan-Biden meeting on June 14 comes at a time when Erdogan is experiencing his weakest term in his very long reign. By Cengiz Candar
Intel: US engages Turkey over Kabul airport security Ankara could leave some troops in Afghanistan if Washington provides support. By Al-Monitor Staff
The Takeaway: US looks to Gulf to help break deadlock in Nile Dam dispute Egypt, Ethiopia reshape security alignments in Horn of Africa; Erdogan readies for make-or-break summit with Biden; Lapid emerges as arbiter of Israeli politics; Israeli Arab community split on coalition government; update on Gaza. By Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell
Turkey’s persistent watering down of anti-Russian language leaves NATO in bind Ankara defends its position on Moscow on the grounds that it has to manage its relationship with its powerful northeastern neighbor. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
With ties with West strained, Turkey gets lifeline from Poland Drawing on his rapport with the Polish president and a landmark drone deal with Warsaw, Erdogan seems to be aiming at two goals — strengthening his hand in NATO and having a close ally within the European Union. By Fehim Tastekin In Paris, reporting on Turkish politics