Our Scans · Turkey · Weekly Summary

• [New] Turkey, which has the second biggest army in NATO after the United States, has advanced capabilities in areas such as drones, which would be valuable to its allies as they plan major new spending on defence. The Verardo Group's Substack
• [New] While the Turkish government could tolerate an informal autonomous zone - where the SDF could maintain a local security force in Kurdish-majority areas and run local governance with municipal powers - any move toward formal autonomy remains a red line. Middle East Eye
• [New] If China, Turkey, and Pakistan converge operationally at sea, India could face simultaneous threats on the Eastern seaboard, Western approaches (Arabian Sea), and from the Northern littoral via Turkish-influenced corridors. The Sunday Guardian Live
• [New] The Trump administration's main focus now will be on aligning Israel and Turkey in the Middle East under the leadership of US imperialism, especially against Iran and its allies. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] The increasing bilateral tourism between Turkey and Greece signals a promising future for both nations as they look to capitalize on their shared history, culture, and tourism potential. Travel And Tour World
• [New] There is little doubt that if a negotiated deal between the PKK and the Turkish government succeeds, Erdogan will claim it as a win for democracy, and that he brought an end to PKK terrorism in Turkey. FDD's Long War Journal
• [New] While economic repercussions for Turkey may be limited, the political and cultural message is loud and clear: India will not tolerate international interference, especially from nations aligning with its adversaries. FIRSTRAY NEWS
• The newfound Turkish influence in Damascus has raised Israeli concerns and risked a standoff or worse in Syria between the regional powers. The Verardo Group's Substack
• The Turkey Second Irrigation Modernization and Water Efficiency Project will serve farmers in and around central Anatolia region and Antalya province, targeting a population of over 550,000 people. World Bank
• Russia and Ukraine hold second round of peace talks in Turkey with low hopes for major progress in conflict resolution. Leverage Edu
• Turkey has succeeded in finally achieving its goal of eliminating the PKK threat within its borders, and it welcomes its friendship with the Syrian interim government very warmly. All About Shipping
• Turkey is most likely going to deepen cooperation with Pakistan, and it is possible that some European countries may also extend assistance to Rawalpindi. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• Today, Saudi Arabia and Turkey believe that like Iran did in the past, Israel is playing a similarly disruptive role in Syria. Yahoo News
• The United States approving the establishment of Turkish military bases (as well as air defence systems) in Syria may pose a threat to Israel and its airspace. New Eastern Outlook
• Turkey has a history of turning toward democracy in the face of perceived threats to its national security. DNyuz
• IGC maintained its 2025-26 wheat crop outlook at 806 million tonnes with an upward revision for the United States (52.3 million from 50.7 million) offset by cuts for Iran (13 million from 14.5 million) and Turkey (20.4 million from 21.2 million). MarketsFarm
• The PKK's decision could end a simmering conflict in northern Iraq, where Turkey maintains bases to fight the PKK. FDD
• On the issue of cross-border terrorism, India expects Turkey to urge Pakistan to end its support and take credible, verifiable actions against the terror ecosystem it has harbored for decades. DeepNewz
• Turkey is a major supporter of Hamas, which maintains a political and military / terrorist presence there, and the Erdogan regime has been publicly threatening military action against Israel for a decade. Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies
• The dissolution of the group, which is classified as a terrorist organization by Germany and other countries, could fundamentally alter the balance of political power in Turkey. Times of India
• The PKK's possible refusal to disarm may result in a Turkish decision to resume attacks on alleged PKK targets in northern Syria, which could further complicate the US-backed Syrian Defence Forces' integration into the Syrian state. Institute for the Study of War
• The debris of intercepted Chinese PL-15E missiles and Turkish drones employed by Pakistan provides India with the opportunity to understand both Chinese and Turkish weapons systems-intelligence that may be used by New Delhi or traded with interested global partners. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• Turkey and China will press Pakistan to cease its backing of cross-border terrorism, especially after the Pahalgam attack raised concerns about Turkey's ties with Islamabad. Times of India

Last updated: 13 June 2025