Analysis How the Iran war is giving Turkey's Erdogan a big boost Opinion polls show Turks turning to Erdogan as a steady hand during the war, even as the country's finances remain fragile. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Analysis Energy storage keeps Turkey stable, but long war risks fragile economy Turkey avoids an immediate energy crunch thanks to storage and diversified supply, but soaring prices and prolonged disruption threaten inflation. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Analysis Oil-price hikes from Iran war threaten Turkey's rate cuts in inflation fight Surging oil prices and regional disruptions could halt monetary easing and widen Turkey’s current account deficit. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
On first Horn of Africa trip in 10 years, Erdogan cautions Ethiopia over Somaliland Turkey opposes Somaliland's recognition to protect its strategic military foothold in Mogadishu and the Red Sea. Turkey
Analysis Turkey courts Saudi Arabia on Kaan, but stealth fighter deal faces hurdles By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Analysis Turkey braces for Iran fallout: Trade disruptions, refugees and shifting geopolitics By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Turkey looks to import gas from Turkmenistan, test exports to Bulgaria Turkey and Turkmenistan are working on a gas deal that will likely extend to Europe in a bid to reduce Western dependency on Russian gas. Turkey
Turkey’s runaway inflation soars to near 79% The Turkish government’s continued failure to stabilize the battered lira raises the prospect of inflation topping 100% in the fall. Turkey
Ankara forces companies to sell hard currency as circle tightens The Turkish government’s latest loan restriction may help the embattled lira recover to some extent, but not without the risk of damaging side effects. Turkey
Currency shocks, wild inflation mark Erdogan’s time as executive president Turkey’s currency has lost 73% of its value against the dollar since Erdogan assumed sweeping executive powers in 2018 and remains prone to fresh shocks amid growing economic fragilities. Turkey
US deputy treasury secretary in Turkey to warn against evading Russian sanctions In a visit to Ankara Wednesday, US Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo plans to remind Turkey that anyone evading US sanctions against Russia will be held accountable. Turkey
Turkey’s growing current account gap exacerbates lira weakness A widening current account deficit, coupled with $181 billion in short-term external debt liabilities and plunging foreign investments, portend further currency woes for Turkey. Turkey
Turkish consumer inflation soars to 73.5% Turkey’s May consumer inflation came in lower than expected, but newly announced gas and electricity hikes bode a renewed resurge in prices across the board. Turkey
Could Turkey-Israel rapprochement lead to gas agreement? The Cyprus conflict stands as a major stumbling block before potential plans to carry Israeli gas to Europe via Turkey. Turkey
Visiting Israel, Turkish foreign minister rehabilitates bilateral ties After two years of Turkish courtship, and with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu now on a historic visit to Israel, Jerusalem is willing to rehabilitate bilateral relations. Israel
Turkey's foreign policy reset sign of Brotherhood's dwindling influence In addition to economic concerns, the Muslim Brotherhood's dwindling influence in the region and new regional order emerged after the Abraham Accords forced Ankara to mend ties with Egypt. Turkey
Turkey’s middle class priced out of home ownership Buying a home has become an elusive dream even for middle-class professionals in Turkey as the country’s economic woes erupt into a perfect storm over the housing market. Turkey
Airport wars flare up in Turkey amid claims of Gulf acquisition A row over the fate of Istanbul’s iconic Ataturk Airport has escalated in Turkey amid opposition claims that a plan to demolish the facility is designed to gratify Gulf investors interested in operating the city’s newer airport. Turkey
