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.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits Egypt Wednesday (Feb 14), after more than a decade to mark a reset in ties between the two regional powerhouses. The Israel-Hamas war is expected to top the agenda. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
Turkish warplanes continue to pound U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in Syria that are fighting Islamic State militants. As Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul, Turkey’s assault is fueling speculation among observers that Washington could be preparing to cut back its support for Kurdish forces in Syria.
The Ukraine war, sanctions on Russia, and attacks by Houthis triggered by the Israel-Hamas conflict are making the Middle Corridor project more attractive to Turkey and prompting a big turnaround in Ankara’s relations with Beijing. Dorian Jones reports.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is due to visit Turkey on January 24 for a summit with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with the Israel-Hamas war topping the agenda. The two leaders have been vocal in their support for Hamas, but rivalries remain. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
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