President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday U.S. sanctions over Turkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 missiles would be disrespectful to a NATO ally, after sources said Washington was poised to take the step …
An Assertive Turkey Muscles Into Russia’s Backyard
Ankara’s push into Russia’s sphere of influence in the Caucasus shows how it is emerging as a major power player at the crossroads between Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Erdogan Says Caucasus Platform Can Turn New Page in Turkey-Armenia Ties -NTV
Broadcaster NTV quoted Erdogan as telling reporters on his return flight from Baku that the regional platform – which will include Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran and Ar …
With Trade Dipping, Turkey Works to End Isolation
Turkish exporters say they have become a casualty of what analysts describe as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s aggressive foreign policy. Turkey’s relations with its Saudi partners suffer as a result …
Perspectives | What did Turkey gain from the Armenia-Azerbaijan war?
Azerbaijan’s clear victory on the ground did not provide the clear geopolitical benefits Ankara had hoped for, writes @NicholasDanfort …
Iran summons Turkish ambassador over Erdogan remarks in Baku
Iran on Friday summoned Turkey’s ambassador to Tehran over the Turkish president’s remarks during a visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, which Iran deemed offensive and said support …
Iran protests to Turkey over ‘meddling’ poem recited by Erdogan
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Turkey’s ambassador over what it said was “meddlesome” remarks by Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a visit to Azerbaijan …
EU approves sanctions on Turkey for gas drilling
European Union leaders agreed to impose sanctions against officials in Turkey and their entities for gas drilling off waters claimed by Cyprus, bringing a retort from Turkey and disappointment from …
Turkey: shaky economy destabilises Erdoğan’s authoritarian presidency
All is not looking rosy for Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey’s authoritarian president. Once feted for presiding over what was generally considered a regional success story, his stock is falling rapidly …
EMERGING MARKETS-Turkey’s lira falls past 8 per dollar; FX, stocks eye 6th week of gains
* Turkey’s lira tumbles on U.S. sanction threat * EU extends sanctions on Russia by another six months * Sri Lankan dollar bonds slide after S&P rating cut By Shashank Nayar and Sruthi Shankar …