I do not believe NATO is doing well at all. I am not sure to what extent this summit triggered international reactions, but here in Türkiye, it was a big deal. The government used this as an occasion to show off. I have asked both ChatGPT and Perplexity to collect information about this summit. You … Read more
Two new reports tell a similar story about democratic decline inside “the Western alliance”. One tracks the steep fall of academic freedom in the United States. The other shows Turkey sinking to the bottom of the World Press Freedom Index. Together, they suggest that NATO’s “allies” are increasingly aligned militarily, but drifting away from any … Read more
Kürecik and Incirlik bases in Türkiye together form a tightly linked “eyes and fists” system for the US and NATO against Iran: Kürecik is the early‑warning radar, Incirlik is the main operational hub that can act on that data.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Here is an interactive map I created via Perplexity. What Kürecik actually does Function: Kürecik (Malatya) … Read more
As of February 2, 2026, the publicly released Epstein Files include several references to Turkey, focusing on allegations of international trafficking, diplomatic contacts, and broader geopolitical implications. However, as far as I could see, no major scandals so far! Most Turkey-related references in the newly released Epstein Files are incidental or contextual, with only one … Read more
Intentionally or not, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has publicly blamed US congressional restrictions for stalling the delivery of the necessary engines, threatening to delay serial production of the KAAN jet, which was promoted as another artifact of the Turkish sovereign defense industry. Although experts were already aware of the engine issue, many lay citizens … Read more
Gönül Tol (@gonultol) said: Expanding its LNG portfolio and investing in new infrastructure has been a smart play for Turkey, strengthening its push to diversify energy suppliers. The latest deal carries an extra advantage: it doubles as a sweetener for the Trump administration, which may press Ankara to (https://x.com/gonultol/status/1971311587009962295?t=vTGIry1JN0DOu7jZDmNW4Q&s=03) Trump’s joint press conference with … Read more
CHP leader Özgür Özel revealed at a rally in Bahçelievler, Istanbul, on September 17, 2025, that Donald Trump Jr. secretly met with President Erdoğan at the Dolmabahçe Palace working office on September 13, 2025. According to Özel’s claims, Trump Jr. was listed in the presidential log as an anonymous “businessman” without his name being recorded. … Read more
During his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, describing him as “a tough guy” and “very smart.” Trump expressed confidence in his ability to resolve any disputes between Israel and Turkey, emphasizing the need for both sides to be “reasonable” in their dealings. He … Read more
However, getting a visa still takes time. I waited a year for a tourist visa interview last year. A draft circulating inside the administration lists three tiers of countries whose citizens may face restrictions on entering the United States. via
If I were living in the US, I would probably be upset. But back in Türkiye, many people around me are happy with the election outcome. They [Democratic Party leadership] insisted on a weak leader, then moved to Harris, who was not as dynamic as we thought. They ignored younger more militant voter base to … Read more
…not in a good way, I guess. According to the 57-page indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, there are significant alleged ties to the Turkish government. Here are the key points: Connections to Turkish Officials The indictment outlines an alleged scheme involving Turkish government officials and business leaders connected to Turkish President Recep … Read more
Still Turkey? Western news media ignores Ankara’s call to rename ‘Türkiye’ Journo by Paris Sistilli Two months after Turkey officially urged the world to start referring to itself as “Türkiye”, no major Western media outlets have changed the naming in their reporting. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu sent a request to leading international organizations on May 31, … Read more
The amendment would restrict the president from selling or transferring F-16s or F-16 modernization kits to Turkey unless the president can certify to Congress that #Turkey has “not violated the sovereignty of Greece” for at least 120 days prior to the sale or transfer. https://t.co/BXZD1aT20M — John T Psaropoulos (@JTPsaropoulos) July 14, 2022 Really encapsulates … Read more
Biden to warn Turkey’s Erdogan against ‘precipitous’ actions biden görüşmesi sonrası erdoğan…uzun süredir böyle gözlerinin içinin bile güldüğü bir an görmemiştim. ne kadar mutlu pic.twitter.com/vADuu0hgpM — mustafahos (@mustafahos) October 31, 2021 Biden to warn Turkey's Erdogan against 'precipitous' actions https://t.co/T6xt4JyV0C pic.twitter.com/cjSqrQ1h0t — Reuters (@Reuters) October 30, 2021 Erdogan’s critics say demand for expulsions is … Read more
PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN: ‘I have never been in such a position with a US leader before’ Bianet :: English “As two NATO countries, Turkey and the US should be in a very different position,” says President and AKP Chair Erdoğan, Erdoğan: I cannot say that we had a good start with Biden Bianet :: English Referring to … Read more