Amid regional upheaval, Turkey looks to energy to secure strategic autonomy

Turkish Energy Benefits from Global Upheaval

Three years ago, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin floated the idea of creating a European gas hub in Turkey shortly after three leaks were discovered in Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines designed to ship natural gas to Germany. Not surprisingly, Turkey expressed a willingness to play along, "It is the first time we heard of the issue of supplying Europe through alternate routes, mentioned by President Putin in his speech. Therefore, it is too early…

Amid regional upheaval, Turkey looks to energy to secure strategic autonomy

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has sought to position Turkey as an energy hub, connecting gas producers to its east and south and markets to the west. Turkey’s geographical position and infrastructure give it an advantage. But becoming an energy center also requires Ankara to dust off a long-abandoned foreign policy approach: “zero problems with neighbors” and the West. Amid changing regional dynamics, Ankara sees an opportunity to achieve that …

Europe's security unimaginable without Türkiye: President Erdogan

Türkiye sees its EU membership process as 'strategic priority,' as it is an 'inseparable part of Europe,' says Recep Tayyip Erdogan - Anadolu Ajansı

The intense dust wave entering Türkiye from Syria will continue its effect for 3 days.

Greek-Turkish relations were mentioned, among others, by Recep Tayyip Erdogan, addressing the ambassadors of foreign countries in Ankara, during a traditional iftar dinner, with which Muslims break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Specifically, the Turkish president stated: "We wish to maintain stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean. We are in favor of maintaining the positive climate that we have created with mutual s…

Europe's security unimaginable without Türkiye: President Erdogan - Türkiye Today

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated Monday that Europe’s security is unimaginable without Türkiye, emphasizing that the country’s European Union (EU) membership remains a strategic priority. Speaking at a gathering of foreign ambassadors in Ankara during an iftar meal, Erdogan underscored Türkiye’s integral role in Europe’s stability and security. “Türkiye sees its EU membership process as a strategic priority, as it is an inseparable part of …