The triangular interplay between Russia, Türkiye, and the West is once again in action. These actions sow doubt over Türkiye’s commitment to the Western security architecture and its overall trajectory. Understanding Türkiye’s entanglement with Russia and projecting its evolution requires a deeper analysis of the dynamics at play in this relationship. While condemning Russia’s annexation of the Donbas and unlawful aggression against Ukraine, Türkiye refused to join sanctions against Russia. This, in turn, suggests there are opportunities to offset Türkiye’s entanglement with Russia and incentivize a better policy alignment with its transatlantic partners.

Source: Washington Post October 15, 2024 16:40 UTC