Why Turkey has few options to protect Black Sea shipping The Russia-Ukraine drone war is hitting Turkish commercial interests, exposing the limits of Ankara’s ability to protect shipping while remaining outside the conflict. Turkey
Analysis Saudi Arabia's Houthi crisis tests alliances with Trump, Turkey and Pakistan As the Houthis tighten their grip on the Bab al-Mandeb, Saudi Arabia is turning to new regional alliances while Washington resists calls to intervene. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Istanbul Behind Turkey’s diplomatic doors Also this week: Hona’s six-seat counter, Galerist at 25 and Contemporary Istanbul’s return. By Nazlan Ertan In Izmir and Istanbul, reporting on culture
Newsletter: Turkey Turkey’s test in Yemen As regional tensions mount, Turkey is balancing new defense commitments with its own security interests. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Analysis With Hurjet test, Turkey seeks defense dominance beyond drones By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Turkey raises year-end inflation forecast to 65%, amid economic headwinds The projection has been raised from 58% in July due to weakening global economic activity and oil volatility. Turkey
Turkey, Iran FMs warn over Israel's expansion of Gaza war, disagree on oil boycott As Turkey and Iran are signaling unity on joint warnings over expansion of the Israel-Hamas war, Tehran’s call for a boycott against Israel has not been echoed in Ankara. Turkey
US deploys B-1B bombers to Turkey for 'long-planned' exercise amid Gaza war The Pentagon's show of force came as Iran's top diplomat visited Ankara amid threats by Tehran and its proxies to pile on Israel's war in the Gaza Strip. Iran
Iran’s FM heads to Turkey as Erdogan slams 'Israel's barbarity' The Turkish Foreign Ministry has announced that Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will pay an official visit to Turkey on Wednesday. Turkey
Turkey's 500-year-old hammam unveils Istanbul's Ottoman secrets The 16th-century Zeyrek Cinili Hammam, commissioned by corsair-turned-admiral Barbarossa and built by imperial architect Sinan, has found second life after surviving fires, earthquakes and suspicious sultans who feared hammams could be hotbeds of rebellion. Turkey
Israel recalls diplomats from Turkey after Erdogan’s 'grave' statements The move came after Erdogan called Israel a "war criminal" earlier Saturday, and marks a backsliding in bilateral ties that had been fully restored just last fall after more than a decadelong break. Turkey
Explainer: Why Turkey's Erdogan finally initiated Sweden’s NATO ratification Turkish officials caution that ratification of Sweden's accession to NATO is not a done deal and that the process remains littered with challenges. Turkey
Turkey ends unpopular bond scheme in latest fiscal policy change Turkey’s fiscal policy has reversed since President Erdogan won reelection in May, most notably with regards to interest rates. Turkey
Erdogan’s dreams of eclipsing Ataturk unfulfilled as Turkish republic turns 100 On the centennial of the Turkish Republic, its citizens are debating the country's evolution and how it measures up to the vision of modern Turkey's deeply secular founder. Turkey
Official boycott, sit-ins target Starbucks in Turkey amid protests against Israel The decision by Turkey’s state-run rail company to stop selling Starbucks products in its dining cars marked the first official boycott targeting an international brand over the Israel-Hamas war. Turkey
Turkey’s Central Bank hikes interest rates to 35% The bank cited geopolitical risks for the move along with a larger than expected increase in inflation in the third quarter. Turkey
Qatar ‘hopeful’ about hostage talks with Hamas as Turkey warns of regional shockwaves As Qatar expresses hope for the release of more Israeli hostages, Turkey’s top diplomat has warned Israel against a ground invasion. Turkey