Turkey detains 233 ahead of NATO summit, including LGBTQ+ activist Yildiz Tar The operation included alleged militant suspects as well as LGBTQ+ and leftist activists, raising concerns over the scope of the crackdown. Turkey
Culture Turkey’s Erdogan meets Orthodox patriarch amid push for reopening Halki Seminary The meeting comes ahead of US President Trump’s expected attendance at next month's NATO leaders’ summit in Turkey, after Trump personally urged his Turkish counterpart to reopen the Halki Seminary. Turkey
Turkey’s Fidan heads to Moscow as S-400 sanctions issue returns to fore The visit comes weeks before Turkey hosts NATO leaders, on the sidelines of which Ankara hopes to reach a deal with Washington over CAATSA sanctions over its purchase of Russian S-400s. Turkey
Explainer Turkey-Israel tensions flare over Syria, Lebanon, East Med: What to know The Turkish president has accused Israel of threatening Turkey through its military actions in Syria, Lebanon and the Eastern Mediterranean, triggering a sharp exchange with the Israeli prime minister. Turkey
Analysis Turkey looks to NATO summit for breakthrough on US F-35s acquisition By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
NATO talks clouded by latest Turkey-Sweden friction A satire show broadcast on Sweden’s state TV has cast clouds over a new round of Turkey-Sweden talks on NATO’s Nordic enlargement. Turkey
Why Erdogan’s Shanghai ambitions are risky business President Erdogan’s statement that NATO-member Turkey is targeting membership in the Shanghai club is more geared toward domestic consumption than reality, particularly after a top Russian diplomat said NATO and the SCO are incompatible. Turkey
Turkey renews veto threat on Sweden, Finland NATO bids Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking a meeting with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next week. Turkey
NATO gaffe sign of bigger strife between Turkey, Greece The recent Turkish-Greek row over Twitter might be a taste of things to come Turkey
Swedish, Finnish NATO bids face test as officials meet Turkey’s representatives Lack of movement on extradition of “terrorist” suspects still poses threat to Nordic states joining alliance. Turkey
US approves Sweden, Finland NATO bid as Turkey warns of conditions Turkey's President Erdogan warned again this week that his government would block the two Nordic countries' bid to join NATO unless they take action against Kurdish leftist groups. Washington Pulse
Many Swedes unsettled by NATO deal with Turkey The Swedish government has come under fire for its concessions to Turkey in return for Ankara’s support for Sweden’s NATO membership, and the angst among Swedes of Kurdish origin is palpable. Turkey
Erdogan says Sweden's, Finland's NATO memberships not done deal The Turkish president says that while the two countries are invited to join NATO, the possibility of a veto remains if they don't keep their promises. Turkey
Pentagon 'fully supports' F-16 sale to Turkey The Biden administration publicly endorsed a plan to sell Turkey fresh fighter jets just a day after Ankara dropped its objection to Sweden and Finland joining NATO over ties to Kurdish groups. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Analysis The Takeaway: Turkey still has final say on Sweden, Finland NATO bids Israel awaits Biden message on Iran; Egypt gains Saudi and Arab League support on Nile Dam dispute; Egypt’s chicken showdown; Hamas seizes Israeli surveillance balloon. By Andrew Parasiliti , Elizabeth Hagedorn
Deal with Sweden, Finland over NATO membership sees Turkey’s Erdogan hailed at home Pro-government voices see agreement as Nordic countries bowing to Turkish demands, but opponents remain critical. Turkey
NATO blinks as Turkey maintains threats to block Sweden, Finland from alliance Turkey's strategy in blocking Sweden's and Finland’s NATO memberships could soon start to pay off. Turkey
