Turkey

Murat Kurum: What to expect from the president-elect of COP31

The Turkish environment minister wants to drive the global energy transition forward. If Turkey steps up, it could give climate diplomacy a boost.

By David Goeßmann

Türkiye: COP31 host sends conflicting signals on phasing out fossil fuels

As host of COP31, Türkiye is sending mixed signals: While it intends to support the international phase-out of fossil fuels, it remains unclear how actively it will pursue the issue. There is still no national plan to phase out coal.

By Selin Ugurtas

Türkiye: EU seeks closer cooperation

Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos used a visit to Ankara to signal an initial step toward rapprochement.

By Antonia Zimmermann

Somaliland: How the security architecture on the Red Sea is undergoing a realignment

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is part of a larger shift in the axes of power in the strategically important Red Sea. Regional players are reorganizing their alliances, while lines of conflict between status quo maintainers and revisionists are solidifying.

By Arne Schütte

South Korea: Closer partnership with Turkey

South Korean President Lee seeks to raise his country’s diplomatic profile. In Ankara, he laid the groundwork for South Korean investment in Turkey’s nuclear energy sector.

By Marcel Grzanna

COP31: Turkey to host, Australia to negotiate

By Lukas Knigge

Uyghurs: A ‘security risk’ in Turkey

Even in exile, Uyghur refugees fear being deported to China. Those living in Turkey are especially afraid, according to Human Rights Watch.

By Marcel Grzanna

Turkey: Merz could clear the way for Eurofighter deliveries

When Friedrich Merz meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday, one item on the agenda will be Eurofighter fighter jets that Turkey wants to buy from the UK.

By Lisa-Martina Klein

Moderate Turkish Cypriot politician wins presidential election in first round

The center-left politician Tufan Erhurman has won the Turkish Cypriot presidential elections. The surprisingly clear election victory could revive the UN talks on the reunification of Cyprus.

By Redaktion Table

COP31: Unusual ideas in dispute over venue

Turkey and Australia continue to compete for COP31, with Australia appearing to be the favorite. But a withdrawal is hardly an option for Turkey. If the two countries fail to reach an agreement, it could be Germany's turn again.

By Selin Ugurtas and Nico Beckert