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Esra Karataş Alpay
Esra Karataş Alpay is a staff writer at TRT World
Esra Karataş Alpay is a staff writer at TRT World
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Why Türkiye and Ethiopia’s 100-year partnership matters at a strategic crossroads
As great-power rivalry intensifies in the Red Sea corridor, Erdogan’s visit to Ethiopia spotlights Türkiye’s bid to shape stability, maritime security and a more multipolar regional order.
5 min read
When the aroma of Ramadan pide fills streets, the Islamic month of fasting has begun
From the historic bakeries of Erenkoy to a sourdough starter named Pakize, Ramadan pide emerges as more than bread—it is a symbol of patience, craftsmanship, and the enduring power of community at iftar.
5 min read
Why is it in Greece’s best interests to strengthen ties with Türkiye?
Athens appears to be recalibrating its strategy towards Ankara, with experts arguing that closer ties with Türkiye reflect not just diplomatic preference but strategic necessity shaped by NATO dynamics, EU expectations and Greece’s economic realities
4 min read
What Türkiye and Egypt's growing ties mean for the region
Defence cooperation, Gaza diplomacy, and expanding trade have ushered in what some describe as a “golden era” in Türkiye–Egypt relations — with implications far beyond bilateral ties.
4 min read
How a red car from Azerbaijan became a symbol of Turkic solidarity after the 2023 Türkiye earthquake
Hidden amongst state-led rescue missions, one villager’s battered red car carrying quilts across borders revealed how Turkic brotherhood turned into action for Türkiye’s earthquake survivors.
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How Nigeria benefits from Türkiye’s experience and expertise in tackling terrorism
Abuja is shifting towards an integrated and long-term counterterrorism strategy — drawing on Türkiye’s experience, advanced defence technologies, and operational doctrine to enhance Nigeria’s security
4 min read
Europe violence shows why YPG/PKK threatens social cohesion far beyond borders of Syria
Analysts warn that years of legal ambiguity and political hesitation in Europe have given way to a long-overdue reckoning over security, tolerance, and the limits of democratic restraint.
6 min read
Türkiye-Uzbekistan deepen strategic alignment through enhanced negotiations
Held in the 4+4 format, the Ankara meetings signal a shift from traditional diplomacy to integrated security and strategic coordination across Central Asia and beyond.
5 min read
How Türkiye is pushing to become a global green energy leader
Record-breaking renewable generation reflects not a momentary spike, but the outcome of a decade-long structural transformation in the country’s energy sector, experts say.
5 min read
Why disarming YPG terror group is a must for Syria’s security and stability
As Damascus embarks on the path of postwar reconstruction and stability, quickly integrating the YPG into its armed forces remains a big challenge.
4 min read
