Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits Turkey on May 13 for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The leaders hope to ease tensions that have brought the two NATO members close to armed confrontation several times in recent years. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul. Camera: Berke Bas.
Turkey’s decision last week to stop all trade with Israel until Israeli leaders reach a permanent cease-fire in Gaza is likely to hit Israel’s economy hard. Adding to those concerns are signs Turkey is encouraging other nations in the Islamic world to do the same. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
The U.S. and Turkey have resumed security cooperation talks, and analysts say Turkish forces are poised to fill a vacuum should U.S. forces pull out of Syria. Pentagon officials say there are no plans for a withdrawal, but analysts point to signs it may happen. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Efforts are part of Erdogan’s bid to stem domestic criticism of Turkey’s stance on the war in Gaza. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
A group of activists hopes to break Israel's blockade of Gaza with a flotilla of aid vessels set to sail from Istanbul shortly. Fourteen years ago, Israeli forces intercepted a similar Turkish flotilla in a deadly raid. There are warnings this attempt may trigger a new crisis. Dorian Jones reports.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan travels to Iraq next week for the first time in 12 years. Erdogan is looking for Iraqi support in his war on Kurdish rebels based in Iraq and as Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul, the visit also aims to counter Iran’s influence.
Turkey has announced trade restrictions with Israel and Turkish Airlines has suspended flights to the country because of the war in Gaza. As Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul, the moves come as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reverses rapprochement efforts that were unpopular among voters.
Erdogan’s shock defeat in nationwide local elections signals a new direction for Turkey, analysts say
Turkey holds nationwide local elections Sunday, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party looking to regain control of Istanbul, Turkey's main city and his onetime stronghold. As Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul, the outcome of the local elections could set all of Turkey on a different path.
Ankara got a boost this month in its war against the PKK when Baghdad banned the Kurdish group
Istanbul police are now using some of the world's most expensive sports cars as part of Turkey’s new bid to crack down on organized crime. Ankara hopes to escape international scrutiny over money laundering as it works to attract foreign investors. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Ankara is poised to deepen its ties with Moscow with a second nuclear reactor while eyeing China for a third
Turkey's defense industry claims to have entered the exclusive club of stealth jet manufacturers with last month's first flight of its Kaan fighter jet. But as Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul, analysts say the stealth jet is yet to prove itself.
Turkey's new naval agreement with Somalia places the Turkish navy in a strategically vital region, underlining Ankara's growing naval ambitions. However, analysts warn that the agreement threatens to escalate current tensions with Somalia’s neighbor Ethiopia. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Gas export agreement eases Europe’s energy deficit and takes Ankara closer to achieving its dream of becoming a key energy supplier, but Moscow could be an obstacle. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Turkey and Italy are seeking to expand their influence in Africa, economically and diplomatically. Analysts say both nations see opportunities as French influence on the continent declines, creating common ground for cooperation between Rome and Ankara. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s political allies want to regain control of Istanbul in hotly contested local elections in March, and opposition media are warning about tactics they are using, including artificial intelligence and deepfake videos in ads. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
As Israeli forces close in on the Gaza Strip's last main population center and international pressure grows for cease-fire, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is eyeing a key role in the postwar future of the Palestinian enclave. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
The U.S. offer to Turkey to buy F35 stealth jet puts the future of Turkey's controversial purchase of Russian missiles in doubt as the battle over Turkish allegiance accelerates. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Turkish security forces are detaining hundreds of people in the aftermath of an Islamic State attack on an Istanbul church. Authorities are warning of further attacks against Jews and Christians. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
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