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Ibrahim Karatas

Ibrahim Karatas

Dr Ibrahim Karatas is a political analyst and journalist who specialises in Turkish foreign policy, the Middle East and security.

Dr Ibrahim Karatas is a political analyst and journalist who specialises in Turkish foreign policy, the Middle East and security.

Articles from author

How the parliamentary system curbed Türkiye for decades

The parliamentary system frequently led to political turmoil and snap elections in the country, resulting in the formation of a staggering number of 48 governments since 1950.

How the parliamentary system curbed Türkiye for decades

How the parliamentary system curbed Türkiye for decades

TCG-Anadolu: A game-changer for Turkish armed forces

The 232-metre-long ship with a displacement of 27,436 tons was produced in seven years and cost at least $1 billion.

TCG-Anadolu: A game-changer for Turkish armed forces

TCG-Anadolu: A game-changer for Turkish armed forces

Tanks, drones, jets: How Türkiye’s defence industry became a global force

Between 2018-22, Türkiye’s global share in arms trade rose from 0.6 percent to 1.1 percent, making the country the 12th biggest arms exporter globally.

Tanks, drones, jets: How Türkiye’s defence industry became a global force

Tanks, drones, jets: How Türkiye’s defence industry became a global force

Flights of fancy: Türkiye’s irreversible journey for a national fighter jet

The hurdles in the path of building the 5th generation TF-X multi-role combat aircraft has only spurred Türkiye’s defence industry towards bigger success.

Flights of fancy: Türkiye’s irreversible journey for a national fighter jet

Flights of fancy: Türkiye’s irreversible journey for a national fighter jet

Can Türkiye's unmanned Kizilelma outmanoeuvre F-35s and Su-57s?

The initial reviews from experts suggest that Kizilelma has the potential to steer the Turkish fighter jet technology to enter the 6th generation class, surpassing countries like the US and Russia.

Can Türkiye's unmanned Kizilelma outmanoeuvre F-35s and Su-57s?

Can Türkiye's unmanned Kizilelma outmanoeuvre F-35s and Su-57s?

Türkiye to Ukraine: How Germany follows a dangerous self-serving policy

Berlin’s refusal to take action against the PKK, despite acknowledging the terror group’s activities, defeats the purpose of NATO.

Türkiye to Ukraine: How Germany follows a dangerous self-serving policy

Türkiye to Ukraine: How Germany follows a dangerous self-serving policy

Türkiye's operation in Iraq benefits both countries

Baghdad's condemnation of Ankara's latest operation is out of step with reality.

Türkiye's operation in Iraq benefits both countries

Türkiye's operation in Iraq benefits both countries