On 21 April 2026, the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA), and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation jointly organised a high-level programme in Tokyo titled “The Developments in the Middle East and the Future […]
At the press conference following Netanyahu’s fifth visit to the United States in 2025 and his meeting with Trump, critical messages regarding Türkiye stood out. As President Trump repeated the praise for President Erdoğan that we have heard before, he […]
It has been nearly a year since the Trump administration came to power, and during this period we have seen Washington pursue a policy that favors direct engagement with Türkiye. From the transition to a ceasefire and reconstruction phase in […]
Syrian President Sharaa’s visit to the White House carries great significance not only for his country’s relations with the United States but also for the balance of power in the Middle East. His meeting with Trump in September, during the […]
Under AK Party, Türkiye achieved remarkably enduring progress across its social, cultural, political, and economic spheres.
As uncertainty, competition and conflict gain momentum within the international system, Türkiye engages in diplomacy to play a more defining role in global and regional crises. Having stepped up to manage the COVID-19 pandemic and worked toward a cease-fire in Ukraine […]
The grain corridor crisis, a focal point of ideological conflict, escalated as Russia ceased its agreement to export grains, demanding an end to sanctions on its fertilizer companies. While the U.S. accused Russia of weaponizing food, Russia sought to provide free grains to African countries and criticized Western sanctions. Amidst rising tensions, Türkiye, led by President Erdoğan, plays a crucial diplomatic role, advocating for a balanced resolution between the West and Russia, and emphasizing the need for multilateral efforts to address global challenges.
The argument that Hamas bears responsibility for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as put forward by Israel, has not convinced the American public. Unlike previous operations and wars, Israel’s attempts to justify targeting civilians in Gaza and its insensitive remarks […]
This year’s general debate theme, which takes place after the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) expansion and the G-20 summit in New Delhi, India, will be “rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity.”
President Erdoğan’s visit to Budapest highlighted Türkiye’s advanced strategic partnership with Hungary, aiming to increase bilateral trade to $6 billion. Key discussions included NATO, energy cooperation, and regional stability. Erdoğan emphasized Türkiye’s role in global issues, particularly regarding Sweden’s NATO bid and Africa’s stability, showcasing a unique approach differing from other powers and focusing on mutual benefits and peace.
At the 14th Ambassadors Conference, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan outlined Türkiye’s national foreign policy vision, emphasizing a role in shaping the new international system under President Erdoğan’s leadership. This vision includes promoting peace, security, and welfare, and aims for multilateral cooperation. Fidan’s realistic approach, built on Türkiye’s foreign policy experience, focuses on resolving crises and enhancing global status, with the Foreign Ministry playing a key coordination role.
Russia’s refusal to extend the grain corridor agreement, citing Western sanctions, has escalated tensions. The U.S. accuses Russia of weaponizing food, while Russia offers free grain to African countries and seeks alternatives like the Caspian Sea route. Türkiye, under Erdoğan, plays a key diplomatic role, striving for a multilateral solution to the Ukraine war and the broader West-Russia conflict, highlighting the need for a new, more inclusive multilateral world order beyond Western interests.
Kadir Ustun, the Executive Director of SETA DC, was featured on Al Jazeera, where he discussed Türkiye’s stance on Sweden’s bid to join NATO.
We hope that this edited volume will provide the audiences with an informed perspective about the significance of the Russian invasion and annexation of Crimea in 2014. It should not only enrich our understanding of the geopolitical implications of this […]
The AK Party years in Türkiye have been truly transformational. When the party was established in 2001, the country was going through major economic and political crises. Today, under the leadership of President Erdoğan, Türkiye is a middle power with […]
Unfortunately, Türkiye faced a great disaster. The fact that such a severe earthquake swept the country in winter conditions and at a time when everyone was sleeping in the morning caused images that shook us all deeply. In the face […]
In recent days, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made several moves in three areas that captured the attention of foreign governments. First, he vetoed the admission of Sweden and Finland into NATO, citing their failure to comply with the preconditions vis-a-vis counterterrorism. […]
Russian invasion of Ukraine has mobilized NATO and the Western alliance, and it is finally creating a new conversation about the future of regional security arrangements
This analysis reviews Turkey’s relations with Ukraine and discusses options available to Turkey in case of invasion of Ukrainian territory.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently visited Doha to attend the seventh meeting of the Turkey-Qatar Supreme Strategic Committee. The first six meetings resulted in 62 agreements and six joint statements. This week’s meeting, in turn, consolidated the strategic partnership between those nations, […]
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently attended the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The event, whose theme was “Together into the Future,” focused on its Vision 2025 and increasing the ECO’s annual trade volume to $100 billion. Noting that major […]
The recent visit by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) to Turkey highlights the ongoing recalibration of Ankara’s foreign policy in the Middle East. Turkey and the UAE have been locked in a struggle for regional influence for years, supporting opposite sides […]
One can tell how foreign policy dialogue tends to serve individual interests by analyzing how Turkey’s opposition parties question normalization with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Critics assume that ideology and discourse play a defining role in Turkish foreign policy under the […]
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) visited Turkey on Wednesday, concluding 10 agreements on energy, environment, finance and trade. That move was hailed as a “new chapter” in bilateral relations. The decision by Turkey and the United Arab […]
The history of political life in Turkey is arguably the history of the following question: “Where is Turkey headed?” Both leaders and ideological movements have traditionally been preoccupied with this question. From the Ottoman Empire’s modernization and the republic’s early […]
The G-20 summit in Rome gave President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan a platform to showcase his skills in leader-to-leader diplomacy. Having covered his trip personally, my sense is that his most important meetings were with U.S. President Joe Biden and French […]
SETA DC hosted a virtual panel of experts to discuss ‘US-Turkey Relations: Challenges and Opportunities ahead of the G20 Summit.’
Turkey has returned from the brink of a major crisis with Western governments. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan doubled down in response to an Oct. 18 statement by 10 ambassadors that meddled in Turkey’s internal affairs and infringed on its right to sovereignty: […]
Ahead of a tentative meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Joe Biden at the G20 summit in Rome, there remain major issues between the two countries that could derail the relationship – but there are also signs of improvement.
A delegation from Afghanistan’s interim Taliban government, led by acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, visited Turkey’s capital, Ankara, last week. Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu reminded the Taliban, who seek international recognition, humanitarian aid and foreign investment, of the importance of forming […]