Turkey
Iran-inclined Baghdad will balance US and Turkish ties
Iraq’s prime minister is paying and receiving high-level visits
IraqTurkey’s defence industry is set for growth
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is leveraging the defence industry to boost Ankara’s regional stature
TurkeyLimits to Russia’s ties with Turkey will persist
Economic ties with Turkey have grown in importance over the past two years, despite significant foreign policy tensions
TurkeyThe EU’s phase-out of Russian gas is not guaranteed
The EU has enough alternatives to phase out Russian gas, but pro-Moscow governments in the east could be an obstacle
EUTurkey may quietly moderate Israel trade threats
After six months of the Gaza conflict and domestic criticism, Ankara has moved to ban some exports to Israel
TurkeyAnkara will firmly focus on the economy
With elections not until 2028, the ruling AKP will have time to focus on the economy and reverse its fortunes
TurkeyPolls will moderate Turkish president’s ambitions
Results of the March 31 elections are a blow to the president’s hopes to amend the constitution
TurkeySomalia and Turkey may struggle to realise oil deal
Somalia and Turkey have signed new deals to cooperate on maritime security and energy exploration
Somalia
