The Globalist President Erdoğan embarks on Gulf tour pursuing a deal with Qatar to buy used Eurofighter Typhoons
Oct 22, 2025
Inzaman Rashid discusses President Erdoğan's Gulf tour and the controversial deal for Eurofighter Typhoons with Qatar. Stefan de Vries sheds light on the Netherlands' contentious migration plan, aiming to send rejected asylum seekers to Uganda amidst electoral politics. Guy Delaunay explains the Berlin Process Summit's implications for EU accession in the Western Balkans, as Serbia shows ambivalence towards Europe. Filmmaker Evgeny Avnitsky shares poignant insights from his documentary on Ukrainian children, highlighting their resilience and the campaign's emotional impact.
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Diplomacy As A Business Lever
- Turkey used ceasefire diplomacy in Gaza to boost its regional influence and secure business leverage.
- Erdogan's Gulf tour mixes mediation, investment talks, and a notable shift toward European defence procurement.
A Shift In Turkey's Defence Sourcing
- Turkey is negotiating to buy 24 used Eurofighter Typhoons from Qatar and 16 new Tranche 4 jets from the Eurofighter consortium.
- This marks a notable pivot away from Turkey's historic reliance on US-built F-16s within NATO.
Legal Action Bolsters Diplomatic Clout
- Turkey joined a genocide case against Israel at the ICJ, shifting from rhetoric to formal legal intervention.
- This legal stance enhances Ankara's diplomatic credentials among states supporting Palestinian rights.