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U.S. Sends Aircraft Carrier towards Israel to Deter Iran
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

U.S. Sends Aircraft Carrier towards Israel to Deter Iran

The Biden administration moved the USS Dwight Eisenhower (CVN-69) aircraft carrier toward Israel to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran.

French Aircraft Carrier Goes Under NATO Command
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French Aircraft Carrier Goes Under NATO Command

France’s only aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle (R91), will come under NATO’s command for the first time.

Turkiye Withdrew From the CFE
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Turkiye Withdrew From the CFE

Turkiye withdrew from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), where Russia withdrew in 2023.

Senegal Elections: France to Leave Former Colony in Africa
Country Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Senegal Elections: France to Leave Former Colony in Africa

Anti-Colonialist candidate in Senegal, Faye, announced its victory, which is another call for France to leave the former colony country in Africa.

EU: United for Europe, Divided about Defence
Investment Regional / Strategy

EU: United for Europe, Divided about Defence

The EU is divided into northern and southern countries regarding the proposal to issue a Eurobond for EU defence support.

EU Allocates €5 Billion to Support Ukraine Militarily
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EU Allocates €5 Billion to Support Ukraine Militarily

The EU Council increased the financial ceiling of the European Peace Facility (EPF) by €5 billion for Ukraine and established the Ukraine Assistance Fund (UAF).

New Term New Relations in Niger
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New Term New Relations in Niger

Niger abolished the military agreement with the U.S., and presidents of the alliance of Sahel states congratulated Vladimir Putin for winning the elections.

Stoltenberg Supports Turkiye’s Efforts in Defence Industry
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Stoltenberg Supports Turkiye’s Efforts in Defence Industry

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg welcomes the Turkish defence industry to invest in new high and advanced capabilities.

NATO Published 2023 Annual Report
Investment Regional / Strategy Defence Politics

NATO Published 2023 Annual Report

NATO's Secretary General's Annual Report is published. The report underlines that without NATO, there is no security in Europe.

Ambassador Flake: Türkiye is an important NATO Ally
Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Ambassador Flake: Türkiye is an important NATO Ally

U.S. Ambassador to Ankara Jeffry Flake states that Türkiye is an important NATO Ally and cooperation with Turkiye is essential for the NATO Alliance.

Turkish-Egyptian Relations Brings New Terms in the EEZ
Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Turkish-Egyptian Relations Brings New Terms in the EEZ

Turkiye’s relations with Egypt improves. The new relations create room for new developments concerning the 28th Meridian and the EEZ at the Mediterranean Sea.

NATO Supports Türkiye’s Montreux Strategy at the Black Sea
Regional / Strategy Defence Politics

NATO Supports Türkiye’s Montreux Strategy at the Black Sea

The NATO Defence Ministers supported the Turkish approach to the mine clearance activities based on the Montreux Convention in the Black Sea.

AFP Announces $35 Billion Worth “Re-Horizon 3” Programme
Country Regional / Strategy

AFP Announces $35 Billion Worth “Re-Horizon 3” Programme

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced the “Re-Horizon 3” modernisation program to address evolving security threats.

Nuland Mentions Green Light for F-35 in Case Turkiye Solves S-400
Air Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Nuland Mentions Green Light for F-35 in Case Turkiye Solves S-400

U.S. Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland stated that Turkiye could be an F-35 customer once the S-400 problem is solved.