Turkey and Israel to re-establish diplomatic representation

Tehran ahs called allegations they sought to attack Israeli citizens in Turkey 'baseless allegations used to destroy relations between Turkey and Iran'

Israeli FM expected in Turkey on the same day as Saudi leader’s visit

Israel and Saudi Arabia have made significant moves towards normalization in the lead up to a visit by the US president next month

Saudi crown prince expected to visit Turkey next week

Turkey's declining economy is said to have motivated the government of Turkey to mend relations with Riyadh

Turkey arms embargo may end if NATO membership approved: Swedish FM

Ankara has cited Sweden and Finland’s support for the PKK as its reason for blocking their NATO applications

Russia FM visits Turkey, puts forward plan to ease wheat crisis

Russia claims Soviet-era mines placed in the Black Sea by Ukraine are preventing safe passage of grain exports to the world

Venezuelan president arrives in Turkey to begin regional tour

Nicolas Maduro touched down in Ankara just hours after Russian FM Sergei Lavrov arrived in Turkey for a visit

Turkey bombs northern Syria, including positions held by US coalition

The bombardment came just hours after the Turkish president said his troops 'will clean up Tel Rifaat and Manbij'

Turkey doubles down on refusal to allow Sweden and Finland into NATO

Turkish officials have called on Stockholm and Helsinki to 'change their laws' and to stop supporting 'terrorist groups'

Turkish FM: If Israel seeks to export gas to Europe, the only outlet is Turkey

This is the first visit by a Turkish foreign minister to Israel in nearly 15 years

Israel-Turkey normalization have positive effect on peace process: Turkish FM

In his visit to Israel, the Turkish foreign minister agreed with his Israeli counterpart to step up economic and energy relations between both states

Turkish FM will travel to Israel in first foreign ministerial visit in 15 years

Ankara has come under harsh criticism for its push towards full normalization of ties with Israel

Turkey swings west: the Ukraine war and domestic elections

Ankara’s rapprochement with the US has been accelerated by events in Ukraine. These ties will also shape Turkey domestically, with or without a 2023 Erdogan electoral win.

By restricting Moscow’s moves, Erdogan is playing Russian roulette

If closing part of Turkish airspace to Russian planes is an indication of Ankara's new direction, it may prove fatal for Turkey across several fronts.

Hamas members deported from Turkey at Israel’s request

This comes as Turkey has been involved in efforts to strengthen relations with Israel

Ankara seeks permanent relationship with Israel: Turkish FM

Palestinian resistance groups have repeatedly condemned Turkish-Israeli relations as a betrayal of the Palestinian people

Israel and Turkey: a return to opportunism

Last month's reset in Turkish-Israeli relations coincides with several geopolitical developments that bring the two countries even closer together.

Turkey-Israel gas pipeline cannot undercut Russian exports in short term: Turkish FM

Despite its attempts to avoid burning bridges with Moscow, Turkey seeks to undercut the Russian energy market using Israel as a partner

Turkey and Armenia renew efforts to end decades of friction

This is the first time in over ten years that the foreign ministers of both countries have held face-to-face talks

Turkey hosts mediation talks between Russia and Ukraine

While Turkey has opposed sanctions on Russia and maintains close relations with Moscow, it has supported Kiev with drones both recently and in the past despite its role as mediator

Turkey, Jordan look to ease path for voluntary repatriation of Syrian refugees

Turkey and Jordan propose return of Syrian refugees to Syria, despite Russian and Syrian claims that the US intentionally blocks return of refugees as a political tool

Turkey provides Ukraine with new shipment of Bayraktar drones

Ankara's ongoing support of the Ukrainian army comes despite recent attempts to toe the line between its NATO obligations and its deep economic ties with Moscow

Turkey warns all countries against warships passing through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles Straits

The blanket warning comes just a day after Ankara declared Russia's special military operation in Ukraine a 'war'

Turkey declares Russia’s special operation in Ukraine a ‘war’

Over recent days Turkey has been hoping to toe the line between its NATO allies and Russia, with whom it holds very deep energy and trade ties

Turkey ‘may’ close the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits to Russian warships

Nonetheless, Ankara has made it clear that Russian warships will be allowed through the straits if they are returning to their military bases

The twists and turns of Erdogan’s foreign policy

A deeply NATO-entrenched Turkey is heading east, but not in the way you think. Erdogan's 'Asia Anew' strategy is all about Turkic primacy, and will likely be at odds with Chinese and Russian-driven integration plans

Turkey and Qatar agree on deal for management of Kabul airport

The Taliban government of Afghanistan will have the final say on the agreement

A silent Turkish-Russian standoff in Kazakhstan

Turkey's dream of a common army for Turkic countries may have been dashed by the quick Russian-led CSTO operation to subdue violent unrest in Kazakhstan early this year.

Turkish president to visit Saudi Arabia in February

The souring of relations between Riyadh and Ankara over the Khashoggi murder case have led to a drop in Turkish exports to Saudi Arabia

Two years on, the Soleimani spirit gathers clout

The US may have assassinated Soleimani, but the illegal aggression has not thwarted the Quds Force general's plans for West Asia one bit, and may even have accelerated them

Turkey, Qatar reach mutual understanding on Kabul airport operation

Turkey and Qatar have not yet announced the terms of the deal, which is said to include four other airports in Afghanistan