The Alliance gathers in Turkey under pressure to convert its 5% defence pledge into weapons, industrial capacity, and a clearer answer to Washington’s demands.
Erdoğan’s recent address formalises Ankara’s proactive strategy of shaping its neighbourhood through military and diplomatic means, raising tensions with Greece while signalling long-term regional ambition.
Construction of Islamic worship centers funded by Turkey, Qatar, and Iran has been welcomed by Western politicians eager to court the Muslim immigrant vote.
As Israel defends its strict maritime blockade and accuses activists of supporting Hamas, leaders from Turkey and Ireland have strongly condemned the interception of the 50-boat Global Sumud mission.
A report from the Bucharest Ministry of Finance has led to the dismissal of Romania’s top anti-money laundering officials following the discovery of repetitive transits of over a billion euros across the country.
