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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] Israel may be even considering scenarios in which a potential confrontation with Turkey could spill into the eastern Mediterranean and involve Cyprus. Algemeiner.com
• [New] China is forecast to be among the top five destination markets in terms of visitor spending (along with the United States, Spain, Thailand and Turkey). The Diplomat
• [New] Last month, Saudi Arabia entered into a new defence pact with Pakistan and Turkey, an early indication that stalwart American allies might seek new security arrangements. The Fort Morgan Times
• [New] In Europe, Greece continued to benefit from Turkey's vulnerability to the Iran War. DFNI
• [New] The Turkish-Israeli quasi-war in Syria will continue at a low pitch. The Washington Times
• [New] Athens argues that different treaty regimes apply to different islands, maintains that it retains the right to self-defence and says its defensive preparedness is necessary because of regional instability and what Greece regards as continuing Turkish threats. Nordic Monitor
• [New] Alongside targets for electrification, energy efficiency and the circular economy, Turkey set a goal of halving growth in global waste by 2035. Lowy Institute
• [New] Buyers in China, India, Turkey, Hungary and Slovakia would gain greater access to non-sanctioned crude, reducing their willingness to accept the legal, financial and operational risks associated with Russian barrels without demanding even steeper discounts. Rystad Energy

Last updated: 07 September 2026