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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, with its strategic position between Europe and Asia and an insurance sector that has been steadily expanding, offers opportunities in both traditional and specialty lines. Insurance Business
• [New] Turkey now faces its most credible opportunity for a durable peace. The Conversation
• [New] Turkey where the road transport is frequently preferred has serious potential because of its position and natural structure about to create transportation network between different modes most particularly including reliable and cheaper marine shipping. Elsevier BV
• [New] Recognizing the vulnerabilities of manned platforms, Turkey emphasizes the development of autonomous systems within a fully integrated ecosystem of platforms, propulsion, weapons, and avionics optimized for unmanned and autonomous operations. Defense Update: - Military Technology & Defense News
• [New] Ankara's approach to Russia's special military operation in Ukraine marked a new stage in Turkey's balancing between the West and Russia and in hedging the growing foreign policy risks. Russia in Global Affairs
• [New] Disruptions in supply chains and foreign payments from Russia created additional economic problems for Turkey. Russia in Global Affairs
• [New] Ukraine hoped to use Turkish technology in the production of Sokol-300 drones at the Luch Design Bureau. Russia in Global Affairs
• [New] Turkey's strategic hedging originated from its desire to influence the regional order and asymmetry in geopolitical potentials indirectly, through other regional actors. Russia in Global Affairs
• [New] Middle-income countries, such as Cuba, Colombia and Turkey, could be the hardest hit, with falling fertility compounded by rising emigration to wealthier nations. Scientific American
• [New] In the next 50 years, Turkey will be a country that not only meets its own needs but also leads the world with its technology. PBS News
• [New] Turkey and the UAE are US allies and major players in Somalia, with major defence and economic investments at risk. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] The US effort to integrate the SDF into Syria would prevent future rounds of conflict between the Kurdish-dominated SDF and Turkish-backed factions, which could seriously imperil Syrian stability and provide openings for ISIS to resurge. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Turkey's strategic importance to both regional and global powers grants Erdogan an indispensable role on the international stage, one that he skillfully uses to project strength and maintain political relevance at home. FDD
• As the drone warfare and maritime threats evolve, Turkey is investing heavily in autonomous and counter-autonomous technologies. Kuwaittimes
• Although the advantage gap against the EU has narrowed, Turkey has the opportunity both to capture volumes lost by Asian countries and to compete in high value-added production similar to the EU. Sourcing Journal
• Significant economic revitalization is expected in Istanbul, Izmir, Denizli, Kahramanmaras, and Gaziantep, where Turkey's apparel production is concentrated. Sourcing Journal
• Russia's digital ruble rollout and Turkey's crackdown on decentralized exchanges highlight the growing risk of fragmented, protectionist policies that could destabilize global crypto markets. Ainvest
• Climate comfort along Turkey's Mediterranean, Aegean and Marmara coasts will deteriorate significantly between 2026 and 2050. hurriyetdailynews.com
• The EU should forge West-East corridors that link the Mediterranean, Black, and Caspian Seas - circumventing Russia and including Turkey, which EU plans have thus far avoided. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• Erdogan is deeply grateful to Trump for suspending sanctions against Syria, which could help stabilize Turkey's long border with its southern neighbour. The Washington Institute
• Russian oil not bought by India could easily be picked up by China, Turkey, Italy, Malaysia and others. The Conversation
• Looking ahead through 2025 and beyond, US-Turkey trade relationships will likely continue evolving in response to policy adjustments and economic pressures. The Global Statistics
• The textile sector represents one of Turkey's most significant export categories to the United States, with 2025 data showing both challenges and opportunities. The Global Statistics

Last updated: 08 September 2025