Turkey

The 2026 NATO Summit highlighted the imperative to increase the alliance's defence investment, expand defence industrial production, and continue the support for Ukraine.

Türkiye’s growing defence footprint in the Gulf reflects the convergence of strategic interests and expanding indigenous defence capabilities.

Türkiye has positioned itself as a critical logistics and energy hub linking Asia, the Gulf and Europe.

Türkiye has positioned itself as a critical logistics and energy hub linking Asia, the Gulf and Europe.

Mutual security, economic and regional interests continue to sustain the EU–Türkiye cooperation despite persistent political and normative disagreements.

In the wake of the US–Israel war on Iran, Ankara’s strategic space is narrowing due to conflict escalation, energy disruptions and renewed uncertainties relating to the Kurdish question.

In the wake of the US–Israel war on Iran, Ankara’s strategic space is narrowing due to conflict escalation, energy disruptions and renewed uncertainties relating to the Kurdish question.

Türkiye’s President Erdoğan’s February 2026 visit to Cairo consolidates the structured strategic engagement between Türkiye and Egypt.

Erdoğan’s October 2025 visit to Kuwait, Qatar and Oman signalled Ankara’s intent to deepen defence and economic relations with the Gulf.

Türkiye’s Steel Dome air defence system aims to reduce foreign dependence and protect critical infrastructure.