# Turkey national security and counter-terrorism strategy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-national-security-and-counter-terrorism-strategy > Updated: 2026-08-21T06:41:45.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The Turkish government has reinforced its strategic focus on achieving a “terror-free Turkey” and a “terror-free region” through coordinated state and political efforts. In early August 2026, the National Security Council, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, issued an eight-point communiqué emphasizing ongoing operations against the PKK/KCK-PYD/YPG, FETÖ, and ISIS. The council also addressed broader regional stability, including concerns regarding the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions in the Middle East. Following this, the AK Party distributed a strategic briefing note to its members, outlining a state project to establish Turkey as a global power by eliminating terrorism. The briefing clarified that this initiative does not involve negotiations or general amnesty, specifically addressing legal frameworks regarding Abdullah Öcalan. The document established three “red lines” for the party: the fundamental principles of the state, the indivisible integrity of the Republic, and the sensitivities of martyrs and veterans. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: AK Party issues ‘Terror-Free Turkey’ strategic briefing The AK Party issued a strategic briefing note titled ‘Terror-Free Turkey,’ emphasizing that the initiative is a state project and not a negotiation or amnesty, while maintaining strict national integrity red lI 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ak-party-issues-terror-free-turkey-strategic-briefing ### 2026-08-06: Turkey's National Security Council issues 8‑point statement on counter‑terrorism and regional stability Turkey’s MGK, led by President Erdoğan, met on 6 Aug 2026 and issued an 8‑point communiqué on counter‑terrorism, “terror‑free” goals, NATO summit, Iran‑US de‑escalation, Russia‑Ukraine spill‑over risks and Gaza 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-national-security-council-declares-goal-of-a-terrorfree-turkey-and-region --- Cite as: Turkey national security and counter-terrorism strategy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-national-security-and-counter-terrorism-strategy