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Turkey Seeks Stronger Role in European Defense Amid Tensions

11/3/2025

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Turkey pushes for direct involvement in European defense through the SAFE regulation, despite opposition from Greece and Cyprus.
Ankara aims to control Cyprus politically and militarily, despite ongoing negotiations.
Recent visits by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to President Erdogan signal military cooperation around Turkey's Eurofighter jets.
The United States is facilitating a quadrilateral meeting among Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and Libya to address regional tensions.

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Turkey pushes for direct involvement in European defense through the SAFE regulation, despite opposition from Greece and Cyprus.
Ankara aims to control Cyprus politically and militarily, despite ongoing negotiations.
Recent visits by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to President Erdogan signal military cooperation around Turkey's Eurofighter jets.
The United States is facilitating a quadrilateral meeting among Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and Libya to address regional tensions.