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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] Plus - Turkey is reportedly considering giving up its Russian-made S-400 air defence system in hopes of convincing Washington to allow Ankara back into the F-35 fighter jet program. iHeart
• [New] Fitch expects inflation to fall from 32.0% in June to 29.5% by end-2026 and 18.0% by end-2028, though it will remain the highest among Fitch-rated sovereigns. / Turkey MUFG Research
• [New] Fitch affirmed Turkey's 'BB -' sovereign rating with a Stable Outlook, citing continued orthodox policies, low public debt and a resilient banking sector, while highlighting high inflation, weak external liquidity and policy credibility risks as key constraints. MUFG Research
• [New] Turkey began to confront and prevent threats to its territorial integrity and political independence through military operations conducted beyond its borders. Daily Sabah
• [New] There is little doubt that Turkey will receive the General Electric engines for its domestically produced KAAN fighter jet. Al-Monitor:
• [New] The USDA attributed the production increase to larger crops expected in Brazil, the United States, Turkey, and Central Asia. Fibre2Fashion
• [New] The USDA's July WASDE raised its 2026-27 global cotton production forecast to 117.26 million bales, with higher output in Brazil, the US and Turkey lifting ending stocks slightly despite stronger consumption. Fibre2Fashion
• [New] Israel wanted to make clear that it does not see Turkey only as a future aerial threat, but as a broader strategic challenge, one that could affect freedom of navigation, energy infrastructure, and deepening cooperation with Greece and Cyprus. The Jerusalem Post
• [New] Inflationary pressures have intensified across emerging markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with Nigeria and Turkey recording stronger energy inflation than previously expected. Businessday NG
• [New] Turkey will continue to contribute to efforts aimed at preserving regional peace and stability. TRT World
• [New] Turkey, with the deep-rooted experience of yesterday and the unshakable will of today, will continue to be the strongest bridge for world peace. hurriyetdailynews.com
• [New] In the Middle East, Turkey's central bank is expected to keep its rate steady at 37% as policymakers assess the impact of the Iran war on the inflation outlook. financialpost
• [New] The $7 billion logistics project, which would connect Basra to Turkey by land, will compete with Egypt's Suez Canal and position Basra as a gateway to Europe. Technocracy News
• [New] The likelihood of a coup in Turkey will be much lower once state institutions begin to perform their primary duties. Daily Sabah
• [New] Overreach, neo-Ottoman bragging, rivalry with Israel, and Turkey's own domestic governance challenges could all limit Ankara's ability to convert influence into order. Brookings
• [New] Turkey's crop production is expected to increase significantly in 2026 compared with the previous year. hurriyetdailynews.com
• [New] Turkey's agricultural sector is expecting a strong year for grain production in 2026, supported by favorable temperature trends, rainfall distribution, and continued low drought risks. Yeni Safak
• [New] For rights groups and opposition figures, treating Turkey as a partner of necessity while muting public criticism risks normalizing a system in which courts are used against opposition politicians, journalists face pressure and civil society operates under threat of prosecution. Turkish Minute
• [New] By the mid-2020s, more than 11 states had publicly declared swarm programs, including the United States, China, Israel, Russia, the United Kingdom, Turkey, South Korea, and India, with additional countries widely suspected of testing swarming capabilities. Blockchain Council

Last updated: 27 July 2026