Turkey's increasing focus on Central Asia threatens Russia's sphere of influence but provides rare common ground between Ankara and Washington
Members of Turkey's civil society are voicing concerns for their future as international funding declines. As Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul, significant donors have been ending or cutting back support after Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan continues his crackdown on dissenting voices.
At the same time, Turkey remains a vital energy transit route for Israel. The gap between rhetoric and action is part of what analysts say is Ankara's effort to play a diplomatic role
Iran’s foreign minister visited Ankara Wednesday amid growing regional rivalry as Turkey seeks to expand its influence from the Caucasus to Central Asia. But for now, the conflict in the Middle East is providing common ground. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
This week on The Inside Story, our continuing coverage of the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Plus, Israel's Prime Minister has rejected calls for a cease-fire, while President Biden faces domestic pressure regarding his support for Israel’s retaliation.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is ramping up his support of Hamas, prompting Israel to withdraw its diplomats. Erdogan has taken a step to ratify Sweden's NATO membership, but experts warn Erdogan may have miscalculated. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Fears of a new conflict are growing as Turkey and Azerbaijan demand a corridor through Armenian territory after last month's forced exodus of ethnic Armenians from the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. As Dorian Jones reports, the demands come as Iran hosts peace talks between Yerevan and Baku.
Tensions between the United States and Turkey are growing, with each side accusing the other of posing a security threat. The war of words follows the U.S. downing of a Turkish drone that Washington said was threatening American forces in Syria. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
However, analysts say Russia could derail the plans
Turkey is offering to mediate the crisis in Israel. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces growing international scrutiny for hosting senior members of Hamas, designated by the U.S. and others as a terrorist organization. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
That alliance, observers say, is challenging Russia’s grip on the Caucasus as Moscow is distracted by its full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Sweden's bid to join NATO is heading for a delay as Turkey's parliament starts a new session this Sunday without the NATO enlargement vote on the agenda. As Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul, delaying a vote on Sweden's NATO membership puts Turkey on a collision course with the U.S.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, boosting hopes of a rapprochement between the countries. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
With world leaders gathering in New York for the United Nations General Assembly this week, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is stepping up his efforts to save the Ukrainian grain deal and bring Russia back into the agreement. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to repair relations with Syria’s Bashar al-Assad. But Assad is refusing talks until Turkey withdraws its forces from Syria and Russia may be key to breaking the impasse.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, are pledging deeper economic cooperation as the list of international sanctions on Russia grows. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Yoruk Isik’s website, bosphorusobserver.com, has become important go-to monitoring resource, helping expose Russia's exports of stolen Ukrainian grain and coal from Russian-occupied ports on Black Sea
It started as one man’s hobby, but watching Russian cargo ships on the Bosphorus Strait and spotting those that are busting sanctions by carrying illegal cargo from occupied ports in Ukraine has become a crucial resource for global media and others who monitor compliance.
Historic rivals Greece and Turkey are working to improve ties after the two countries’ leaders received election mandates this year. Next week, Turkish and Greek foreign ministers are scheduled to meet in Turkey, but analysts warn that obstacles remain. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, faces one of its worst droughts and now record-high temperatures, blamed on climate change. With many of the city's reservoirs nearly empty, experts warn Istanbul could face water shortages in just weeks if more rain doesn’t come. Dorian Jones reports.
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