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WHAT'S NEXT?: Uncertainties over Turkey's eventual political position abound. With EU decisions in doubt, recent crackdown on opposition parties causing concerns, and being embroiled in complex Middle East politics and fighting terrorism on its borders and internally, which way will she swing?

• [New] Turkey and Saudi Arabia, two of the most significant regional powers, will likely cooperate more closely. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] Turkey will preserve Syria's territorial integrity - which is a euphemism for military action against the Kurdish-dominated SDF - if the Syrian transitional government and the SDF fail to complete an integration agreement. Critical Threats
• [New] Among the major economies tracked by the OECD, only Turkey - with growth of 3.2% in 2025 and 2026 - is expected to outpace Australia. The Age
• [New] Turkey is still one of NATO's 32 members and has a long-standing tradition of cooperation with the West, a sharp turn in foreign policy is not expected. Modern.az
• Turkey will still require at least eight additional reactors and 5 GW of small modular reactors to bolster its energy security and guarantee affordable electricity. Caliber.az
• Once fully completed, Akkuyu is expected to supply around 10% of Turkey's electricity demand. Caliber.az
• The Akkuyu facility, a $20 billion project with a planned capacity of 4.8 gigawatts across four reactors, will make Turkey one of the few countries to generate civil nuclear energy. Caliber.az
• Turkey is starting to work with the United States and South Korea on the construction of its second nuclear power plant in Sinop on the Black Sea coast, a project that was previously expected to go to Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom. Nordic Monitor
• The Beylikova rare earth deposit, located near Eskisehir in central Anatolia, represents a significant opportunity for Turkey to become a major player in the critical minerals supply chain. Discovery Alert
• For Turkey, alignment with the US offers access to advanced processing technology and potential investment that could accelerate development of the Beylikova deposit. Discovery Alert
• Turkey's dialog with China and Russia, and its relations with the SCO and BRICS, will not change their form with one meeting. Modern.az
• During the Trump era, there are new opportunities for cooperation both bilaterally and within the NATO framework. / Turkey Modern.az
• Turkey's stance against terrorist organizations in Syria and Iraq will not change in the short term. Modern.az
• Turkey plans to become a net external debt payer starting in 2026, focusing more on domestic borrowing to reduce exposure to international financial volatility. Daily Sabah
• Turkey's 2026 national budget is projected at TL 2.71 trillion ($65 trillion), with a budget deficit-to-GDP ratio anticipated to be 3.5%. Daily Sabah
• The 2025 national average composite wholesale price for a frozen whole hen turkey will be $1.32 per pound, up 4 cents per pound from last month's forecast and up 38 cents per pound, or 40%, from the 2024 price of 94 cents. American Farm Bureau Federation
• Turkey, sharing a border with Iran (which hosts a population of over 90 million) and wary of Kurdish insurgents, fears the collapse of Iran's central authority. European Union Institute for Security Studies
• The localized engineering expertise, modular production capabilities, and export potential they generate could position Turkey as a key player in the global clean energy transition. Turkiye Today

Last updated: 20 October 2025