Barin Kayaoglu

Barin Kayaoglu an Associate Professor of World History at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS), and a non-resident fellow in the Strategic Foresight Initiative at the Middle East Institute (MEI) in Washington. The opinions expressed in these articles are personal and not shared by AUIS or MEI. He most recently published the article “Turkey-United States Relations” for the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of American History. You can follow him at www.barinkayaoglu.com, on Facebook, and on YouTube. On Twitter: @barinkayaoglu

Turkey | May 5, 2024

Analysis

Can warmer Germany-Turkey ties bring Ankara Eurofighters along with Airbuses?

Experts believe Turkish-German defense ties will see some strides following the German president’s much-hyped Turkey visit.

A Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 belonging to the Royal Air Force shortly after takeoff.

Turkey | Apr 28, 2024

Analysis

As Russia's footprint slumps, can Turkey anchor Armenia, Azerbaijan to West?

Russia’s declining footprint in the South Caucasus presents an opportunity for Turkey to anchor Azerbaijan and Armenia to the Western fold.

This photograph taken on Sept. 22, 2023, shows an Armenian flag fluttering near the border with Azerbaidjan near Kornidzor.

Turkey | Apr 21, 2024

Analysis

As Qatar’s frustrations grow, can Turkey lead Gaza diplomacy between Hamas, Israel?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has always kept the long game in mind in his approach to Gaza and Hamas.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (L) and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan salute the lawmakers of Erdogan's Justice and Development Party at the parliament in Ankara, Jan. 3, 2012.

Turkey | Apr 14, 2024

Analysis

Will Turkey’s merchant class circumvent latest trade restrictions on Israel?

The Turkish government’s recent export restrictions against Israel will complicate their political relations, but even as bilateral trade declines, experts note that merchants on both sides will look for ways to circumvent the new measures.

A cargo ship sails out into the Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey, April 19, 2020.

Turkey | Apr 7, 2024

Analysis

The long road ahead for Kaan, Turkey’s nascent fifth-generation fighter jet

Turkey’s aspiring ruler of the skies will need to overcome various challenges before it can truly become a fifth-generation fighter, analysts say.

Turkey | Mar 31, 2024

Analysis

From PKK to corridor project: Ambitious agenda awaits Turkey’s Erdogan in Iraq

Security cooperation and transport corridor plans are expected to top the agenda of the Turkish president’s visit to Iraq in April, the first of its kind since 2011.

Turkey | Mar 24, 2024

Analysis

Turkey's military scorecard: Naval and aerial advances but lacks money, speed

If Turkey wants to play in the "big leagues" with the United States, Russia and China, it has to provide its military-industrial complex with greater pace and resources.

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023, in Istanbul shows a Bayraktar TB-2 drone and helicopters on the Turkish navy's L-400 Anadolu warship, during a naval military parade on the Bosphorus to mark the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic.

Turkey | Mar 10, 2024

Analysis

New visits, full momentum: Can Turkey and US go beyond transactionalism?

US-Turkey ties are heading in a positive direction, but it’s too soon to be optimistic, according to one expert.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken takes part in a meeting with Turkey's foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, in Washington, DC, on March 8, 2024.

Turkey | Mar 3, 2024

Analysis

Beyond Ethiopia & Somaliland, Turkey-Somalia defense deal fuels UAE rivalry

The latest deal between Ankara and Mogadishu emerges as a potential friction point for Turkey and the UAE as they vie for influence in Somalia.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ( L) stands beside Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud upon his arrival at the Aden Abdulle international airport in Mogadishu on Jan. 25, 2015.

Turkey | Feb 24, 2024

Analysis

What message is Turkey signaling to China over Uyghurs' espionage arrests?

Turkey has sent a clear message to China through the latest bust against the suspected individuals working on behalf of Chinese intelligence, a prominent former Turkish intelligence officer says.