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WHAT'S NEXT?: Uncertainties over Turkey's eventual political position abound. With EU decisions in doubt, recent crackdown on opposition parties causing concerns, and being embroiled in complex Middle East politics and fighting terrorism on its borders and internally, which way will she swing?

• [New] Turkey Sells Critical Defence Equipment to Ukraine; War-Related GPS Jamming Could Pose Problems for Civil Aviation in Europe; Ukraine's Interceptors Against Jet-Powered Shaheds: Key Challenges; and 10+ additional developments in Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine's Arms Monitor
• [New] Turkish Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan announced on Thursday during the presentation of the third Inflation Report of the year that the end-2027 inflation forecast remains at 15% and the end-2028 at 9%. Turkish Minute
• [New] Turkey is no longer merely a regional actor - it may be becoming the central strategic axis threatening Israel in the future. Alma Research and Education Center
• [New] The mass exodus to Ozel's Yeni Parti will leave the CHP with 44 seats in parliament, making the CHP the fourth largest in Turkey. Deutsche Welle
• [New] Climate assessments indicate Turkey is facing increasing risks from rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events. hurriyetdailynews.com
• Investments in digital transformation across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region is projected to surpass $74 billion by 2026, helping organizations achieve long-term stability and growth, a new study from the International Data Corporation has found. GITEX GLOBAL
• Indonesia and Turkey have strengthened cooperation on labour issues by adopting a 2026-2027 Joint Action Plan, covering labour policy, digital services, workplace safety and international cooperation. Bernama
• With Azerbaijan serving as a key link to the South Caucasus, Turkey and European markets, the enlarged format could help advance a more integrated regional transport and logistics network, including the Middle Corridor. The Astana Times
• Turkey is one-third of the way to reaching its renewable energy capacity target of 120 GW by 2035. Euronews
• Article 31 of the Turkish Penal Code will be amended to increase the lower and upper limits of prison sentences that can be handed down to children in the 12-15 and 15-18 age groups. Bianet
• Turkey's path to EU membership remains blocked as Brussels warns that Ankara has failed to reverse its democratic backsliding or address deep concerns over the rule of law, fundamental freedoms, and political pluralism. GreekReporter.com
• The Erdogan government's policies, enriching a financial oligarchy while driving workers into destitution, only intensify class tensions and the threat of social revolution. / Turkey World Socialist Web Site
• Without domestic capability and sustainability, it warns, technological dependence and national-security risk will grow, a rationale that appears to be behind much of Turkey's push toward home-grown manufacturing of quantum devices and control electronics. The Quantum Insider
• Turkey plans to raise its installed data center capacity to at least one gigawatt by 2030 and introduce rules governing data center standards and energy efficiency. Turkish Minute
• Turkey's agricultural sector is expecting a strong year for grain production in 2026, supported by favorable temperature trends, rainfall distribution in May and continued low drought risks, a sector representative told Anadolu. Yeni Safak
• Most of Turkey will experience hot, sunny conditions throughout the week, making it an excellent time for beach holidays and outdoor activities. RestProperty
• If growing regional instability is used to justify treating domestic pluralism primarily as a political survival concern, Turkey risks converting geopolitical strength into political centralization rather than long-term national resilience. Middle East Council on Global Affairs
• Syria and Turkey coordinated Euphrates releases as conditions stabilized, but the atmospheric dynamics that drove the May flooding are expected to persist through summer. ISCIENCES

Last updated: 24 August 2026