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Turkey's defense sector enters 2026 with naval progress — and unresolved vulnerabilities

yesterday 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

Turkey's AKP denies rift over SDF

friday 10

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Ezgi Akin

Five exhibitions shaping the 2026 art conversation

Season’s greetings from Al-Monitor Istanbul. As we step into the new year, it has been 14 months since the first edition of Istanbul City Pulse was...

friday 10

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Nazlan Ertan

Eyeing Turkey, Netanyahu boosts Greece, Cyprus ties ahead of US visit

friday 10

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Ben Caspit

Netanyahu works Israel's ties with Greece, Cyprus ahead of Trump talks

friday 10

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Ben Caspit

What Turkey wants from Iraq to renew pipeline deal

22.12.2025 2

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David Obyrne

Turkish team talks SDF integration in Damascus

22.12.2025 2

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Rosaleen Carroll

After Palmyra attack, Turkey adds pressure for SDF deal with Damascus

21.12.2025 10

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Barin Kayaoglu

In Eskisehir, OMM explores memory and belonging through the sofra

Welcome to Al-Monitor Istanbul. This week, we move out of the city once more, to Eskisehir, a UNESCO-listed town we love to cover. We also offer...

19.12.2025 1

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Nazlan Ertan

Turkey readjusts Gaza message

Greetings from Ankara. With no snow on the ground and no pause in the headlines, this week in Turkey was anything but quiet.  This week’s edition...

19.12.2025 1

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Ezgi Akin