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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] The spectrum auction is expected to raise $2.1 billion. / Turkey itaadmin
• [New] No precipitation is expected across Turkey over the next week, with stable and dry weather conditions forecast to continue. RestProperty
• [New] Official Turkish messaging has remained consistent: condemning actions that violate international law and endanger civilians, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities, and emphasizing the importance of keeping diplomatic options open. ICT
• [New] Proposed plans reportedly include a railway connecting Saudi Arabia to Syria via Jordan, alongside an oil pipeline network extending from northeastern Saudi Arabia to Syrian Mediterranean ports, which could also serve Turkey's energy needs. ICT
• [New] The deployment of Turkish air-defense systems inside Syria could constrain the operational freedom of the Israel Defense Forces, particularly regarding operations targeting Iranian assets. ICT
• [New] A post-war Middle East settlement involving Iran, Iraq or Syria will need Turkish participation. Global Panorama
• [New] Any serious discussion of energy diversification and east-west connectivity will need Turkey. Global Panorama
• [New] Turkey's plans to integrate multi-orbit satellite systems with 5G networks will require substantial investment in gateway Earth stations, teleports, LEO-GEO interoperability, direct-to-device satellite communications, and network security platforms. itaadmin
• [New] Turkey is expected to deploy 5G for industrial Internet of Things, private network slicing, and fixed wireless access, especially in underserved regions, such as rural or geologically challenging areas. itaadmin
• [New] Turkey plans to invest approximately $30 billion in transmission infrastructure between 2026 and 2035, requiring annual investment levels to increase almost fivefold from current levels. BloombergNEF
• [New] Turkey would need nearly four times its 2035 wind and solar target and close to $1 trillion of cumulative power-sector investment by 2050 to align with a net-zero pathway. BloombergNEF
• [New] BNEF expects Turkey to achieve its target of 120 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2035, positioning renewables to play an increasingly central role in meeting rising electricity demand and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. BloombergNEF
• [New] If Turkey's regional influence is to contribute to order rather than permanent crisis management, it will have to be tied to infrastructure and institutional arrangements-not only drones, bases, and tactical bargains. Brookings
• [New] Defence cooperation is the area where Turkey sees major strategic potential as it seeks to create greater interoperability among Turkic states and gradually promote its military standards, technology, and equipment. Manara Magazine
• [New] Whether under Erdogan or a post-Erdogan leadership, Turkey will continue its quest for greater strategic autonomy and deepen its role in its neighborhood. Brookings
• [New] The fragmentation of the U.S.-led order may give Turkey more room to maneuver regionally, but it will also expose its weaknesses and usher in a harsher regional environment with fewer rules and guarantees. Brookings
• [New] A stable regional order cannot be built around Israeli military dominance alone; Washington will need to manage the Turkey-Israel rivalry and create space for a broader regional balance in the Eastern Mediterranean. Brookings
• [New] Washington and Europe should treat Turkish strategic autonomy not as a threat but as a reality and engage Ankara to ensure that Turkey's hedging still bends westward. Brookings
• [New] Kazakhstan is developing projects with domestic and Turkish investors, but China will still absorb a large share of final products. UkrAgroConsult
• Turkey, with the support of Australia, which is co-president of Cop 31, has proposed setting a target of 35% of final energy to come from electricity by 2035. The Guardian

Last updated: 06 July 2026