Antalya Forum: Middle East Tensions, Energy Rivalries and Turkey’s Diplomatic Balancing Act
Ceasefire hopes, regional rivalries and criticism at home shape Ankara’s geopolitical narrative
Ceasefire hopes, regional rivalries and criticism at home shape Ankara’s geopolitical narrative
A growing confrontation over war, democracy, and the moral limits of political power exposes a deeper divide in Western political theology
Third failed attempt to limit presidential war powers raises fears of unchecked military escalation
First offshore drilling in 50 years, potential €5+ billion investments, and a strategic shift toward becoming an energy producer in the Eastern Mediterranean
Amid chronic instability, former president Rumen Radev leads polls, raising geopolitical concerns across Europe
MEPs warn of democratic backsliding, call for compliance with international law, while still stressing Turkey’s strategic importance for EU security and regional stability.