Yaşar Güler

Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East security shifts

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Latest: US Ambassador highlights strengthening defense ties with Cyprus

Geopolitical tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East are being shaped by shifts in defense industry cooperation and regional security strategies. The partnership between Turkey’s BAYKAR and Italy’s Leonardo

Azerbaijan-Türkiye-Georgia defense cooperation expansion

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan conduct joint military drills in Karabakh

Azerbaijan and Türkiye continue to strengthen their strategic alliance through military cooperation and diplomatic solidarity. In late September 2026, Azerbaijan initiated the ‘Power of Unity – 2026’ joint military exerc

Makkah Defense Alliance: Institutionalization and Expansion

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Latest: Makkah Joint Defence Committee meets in Riyadh

Following the formalization of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement on August 7, 2026, the Makkah Defense Alliance has begun institutionalizing its operations. On August 30, the inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political

Turkey faces delays in PKK disarmament process

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Latest: Turkey ministers address fund crisis and national security goals

The ‘Terror-Free Turkey’ initiative continues to face challenges regarding the practical implementation of disarmament. While the PKK declared its dissolution and an end to armed struggle in May 2025, Foreign Minister Ha

Azerbaijan diplomatic and regional security developments

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Latest: Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia defense ministers meet in Shusha

Azerbaijan is pursuing multifaceted diplomatic and security objectives involving energy partnerships and regional stability. In late September 2026, the country strengthened energy ties with Germany through a strategic

Turkey S-400 air defense system status and transfer talks

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Latest: Russia discusses potential transfer of S-400 systems from Turkey

Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler previously confirmed the operational readiness of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems, stating they are being integrated into the national military network to ensure the armed forc

Turkish Navy Day and maritime strategy commemorations

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Latest: Erdoğan invokes Battle of Preveza to claim Mediterranean as ‘Turkish lake’

Turkey marked the 488th anniversary of the Preveze Naval Victory and Navy Day with various ceremonies and public events. In Istanbul, a naval parade through the Bosphorus featured 15 vessels, including the TCG İstanbul,

Armenian institutional reforms and peace process updates

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Latest: Armenia-Azerbaijan peace efforts face information warfare and security challenges

Armenia continues its period of institutional and political restructuring. The government is moving forward with a five-year program for the Armenian Apostolic Church, including a scheduled preliminary hearing in August

Turkey-Japan defense and diplomatic cooperation

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Turkey targets $450 billion in exports by 2029

Turkey and Japan have moved to deepen their bilateral relations through expanded defense and diplomatic cooperation. Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler emphasized the need for increased dialogue in response to a “com

EMŞAV support and national Veterans Day commemorations

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Latest: Turkey observes Veterans Day with nationwide ceremonies

The Foundation of Police Duty Disabled and Martyrs' Families (EMŞAV) has conducted various programs focused on supporting martyrs' and veterans' families in Turkey. In August, the EMŞAV Book Club organized a solidarity e

Turkish political developments regarding terrorism policy

9 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: AK Party officials deny concessions in ‘Terror-free Turkey’ process

The ‘Terror-free Turkey’ initiative, a state policy promoted by the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has progressed toward a critical legal and judicial phase. While MHP leaders have m

Turkey-Azerbaijan Baku liberation commemorations

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Latest: Yaşar Güler commemorates Caucasus Islamic Army in Ankara

Turkey and Azerbaijan are holding commemorations to mark the 108th anniversary of the liberation of Baku by the Caucasus Islamic Army on September 15, 1918. In Baku, ceremonies included a wreath-laying at the Turkish Ma