Turkey

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Latest MEF Articles

Showing the 12 most recent of 3,967 MEF articles naming Turkey, the earliest dated September 1, 2004.

Daily Readout Items

Each item restates what a named outlet reported; it is not an MEF finding.

• October 13, 2026 Hurriyet reported that IKBY President Neçirvan Barzani said the "Terörsüz Türkiye" initiative is a significant effort and appears to be moving forward. Readout item
• October 13, 2026 Yeni Safak reported that the PKK withdrew from Hebat, Yajk, Sabri and Sason sites in Metina as part of a new phase in the "Terörsüz Türkiye" process. Readout item
• October 12, 2026 Yeni Safak reported that Israeli media said Turkey has engaged the United States to prevent a planned India Middle East Europe corridor from including Israel. Readout item
• October 12, 2026 Anadolu reported that Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia "in the strongest terms" condemned the Iran-backed Houthis' attacks on Riyadh. Readout item
• October 10, 2026 Hurriyet reported that Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs sharply condemned an attack by the "Iran-backed" Houthi movement in Yemen on two Saudi airports. Readout item
• October 9, 2026 Anadolu reported that İbrahim Kalın, head of Turkey's National Intelligence Organization, held talks in Ankara with Syrian FM Esad Hasan Şeybani. Readout item
• October 9, 2026 Hurriyet reported that Turkey's foreign minister Hakan Fidan held talks with Syrian counterpart Esad Hasan Şeybani in the Turkish capital. Readout item
• October 8, 2026 N12 reported Turkey plans to deploy armed forces, technical teams and air defense crews to Saudi Arabia soon to help defend against Houthi attacks. Readout item
• October 7, 2026 Cumhuriyet reported that the Makkah Agreement's joint statement that "military forces will be rapidly deployed to Saudi Arabia" would still require TBMM approval. Readout item
• October 6, 2026 Karar quoted US Representative Joe Wilson as saying the alliance "could become the NATO of the Middle East" and thanked allies for resisting Iran-backed actions. Readout item
• October 6, 2026 Entekhab reported the Saudi defense minister said the Makkah Covenant committee agreed to activate "collective deterrent measures" against Ansarallah, with Turkey and Pakistan participating. Readout item
• October 6, 2026 Israel Hayom reported that Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia reached an agreement for swift deployment of troops and assets to the kingdom amid the Yemen crisis. Readout item
• October 6, 2026 Asharq Al-Awsat reported that Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey decided to move immediately to implement the Makkah Defense Alliance's commitments and provide forces. Readout item
• October 4, 2026 Yeni Safak reported that Turkey and France signed a Defense Cooperation Roadmap to deepen strategic dialogue and develop mutually beneficial defense cooperation. Readout item
• October 2, 2026 Hurriyet reported that the DMM within Turkey's Presidential Communications office said allegations that Syrian officials and Hezbollah figures met in Turkey under MİT auspices are unfounded. Readout item
• October 2, 2026 Al-Akhbar reported that Ankara has hosted talks that continue to bring the Authority of Sharia and Hezbollah together and were described as "more smooth". Readout item
• October 1, 2026 Sabah reported that an 8-point declaration followed the National Security Council meeting, emphasising the "Terörsüz Türkiye" initiative and fight against PKK, FETÖ and ISIS. Readout item
• October 1, 2026 Diken reported that Russia said contacts with Ankara are ongoing to discuss redeploying the S-400 air defence systems from Turkey to another country. Readout item
• September 30, 2026 Anadolu reported that the Saudi Council of Ministers approved a mutual visa exemption agreement with Turkey for holders of diplomatic and special passports. Readout item
• September 27, 2026 Yeni Safak reported that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Turkey's S-400 systems could be moved to another country, subject to Russian approval and 'friendly relations'. Readout item
• September 27, 2026 Anadolu reported that Iranian President Mesud Pezeşkiyan said the Mecca Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan is a step toward Muslim unity. Readout item
• September 27, 2026 Sozcu quoted Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan as saying Turkey will 'gradually reduce' its presence at the Başika base as Iraq's disarmament roadmap is implemented. Readout item
• September 25, 2026 Halk TV reported that Saudi Arabia summoned Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs for an urgent meeting to discuss backing Riyadh under the joint defense agreement. Readout item
• September 25, 2026 Hurriyet reported that Turkey replied to Netanyahu's UN speech at the third secretary level, saying it "categorically rejects" accusations against Turkey and President Erdoğan. Readout item
• September 24, 2026 Diken reported that Turkey and Iraq agreed the PKK will leave Sinjar and Turkish Armed Forces will hand over its Başika-Zilkan compound. Readout item

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Policy Notes

• October 4, 2026 Designating the Muslim Brotherhood: The Record So Far MEF-PN-2026-03
• October 4, 2026 Hezbollah’s Finance Networks After the War MEF-PN-2026-05
• October 4, 2026 Turkey and Hamas: Sanctuary, Money and U.S. Exposure MEF-PN-2026-06