The argument that Israel does not need to normalize its relations with Turkey, too, is quite weak. The Abraham Accords may have strengthened Tel Aviv’s hand, but a fresh nuclear deal between the United States and Iran stands to change the regional balance of power anew. In this sense, Israel would not want to be the last country to pursue normalization with Turkey.

With its new diplomatic engagements, Turkey will create further windows of opportunities to restore its foreign policy

In the light of today's cumulative security challenges, Ankara is likely to give normalization processes with its counterparts more chance

2021 was not filled with many positive stories about Turkish-European Union relations. At the end of 2020, in a report published The Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA), we assessed the conclusion of cautious optimism for 2021. While the side of caution prevails, the optimism has been delayed for yet another year.

Greece has been arming itself aggressively in recent years, attempting to add F-35 fighter jets to its inventory of Rafale fighters, Belharra frigates and corvettes. In 2021, Athens spent 2.5 billion euros ($2.8 billion) on military equipment, quintupling its spending compared to the previous year. By next year, the Greeks will increase their military budget sevenfold anew.

SETA Security Radar 2022 aims to offer a general background of the main dynamics that shaped Türkiye’s geopolitical portfolio in 2021 followed by a prognosis about the foreign policy and strategy that Turkey may follow in 2022.

With Turkey's foreign policy, President Erdoğan aims to protect and foster the country's international and regional interests

While it may be too early to make a precise prediction for the future, the prospect of normalization is promising and vital for the region. Eyes are now on the Armenian prime minister

Erdoğan’s visit to Qatar’s capital took place in the wake of three major developments.

President Erdoğan's recent visit to Turkmenistan provides significant clues about the Turkic world's goals and perspectives

In the post-pandemic order, Ankara seeks to explore new opportunities and find ways to reduce regional tensions

The UAE crown prince's visit has nudged progress to further decrease crises in the Middle East while also cementing bilateral relations

Turkey has never pursued a policy that involved meddling in the internal affairs of any country or attacking them. Nor did it hesitate to use its political and military might, in legitimate ways, to ensure its national security. Let us keep in mind that a fresh and rational reassessment of national interests could make tensions between states go away.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) visited Turkey on Wednesday, concluding 10 agreements on energy, environment, finance and trade. That move was hailed as a “new chapter” in bilateral relations.

With a mutual-interest-based approach, the two countries can further improve their ties at the political, economic and social levels