Author: Muhammet Ali Zurnacı
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Turkey–Saudi Ties Pivot to Strategic Complementarity
Turkey-KSA relationship has shifted from competition to complementarity, bolstering regional stability amid shared concerns (e.g., post-Gaza war dynamics, Syria’s transitions, Red Sea security). Defense cooperation provides Turkey with major export revenue and Saudi Arabia with localized tech, while economic deals offer investment and diversification benefits. Ties continue to evolve rapidly as of early 2026. Saudi…
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U.S. Shoots Down Iranian Drone
The U.S. military says it shot down an Iranian drone that approached an aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea with “unclear intent.” What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? CIO-100, Chief Intelligence Officer: Here’s the most up-to-date, comprehensive assessment of the U.S. military shooting down an Iranian drone near an aircraft carrier in the Arabian…
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Tariffs Cut to 18% for Indian Goods
Modi: “Wonderful to speak with my dear friend President Trump today. Delighted that Made in India products will now have a reduced tariff of 18%. Big thanks to President Trump on behalf of the 1.4 billion people of India for this wonderful announcement. When two large economies and the world’s largest democracies work together, it…
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Iran Signals Talks as U.S. Rattles Saber
On February 2, 2026, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Tehran is actively examining various diplomatic processes to manage tensions with the United States, expressing hope for tangible results in the coming days.This comes amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions, including a significant U.S. naval buildup in the region (with references to an “armada” led…
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Russia’s Gas Flows to Europe Tick Up
Russia’s pipeline gas exports to Europe increased by about 10% year-on-year in January 2026, according to reports from Reuters and other sources published on February 2, 2026.Russian energy giant Gazprom’s average daily supplies via the TurkStream undersea pipeline rose 10.3% compared to January 2025. This is based on Reuters calculations using European gas transmission data…