The EU and Türkiye: Can shared threats overcome mutual suspicion?

The EU and Türkiye face shared security and economic challenges from Russia, China, and an unreliable US, creating an opportunity for cooperation despite mutual distrust. However, Türkiye's democratic backsliding and unresolved bilateral disputes, particularly with Cyprus, hinder closer ties. The EU must shift from viewing Türkiye as a threat to engaging it as a strategic partner, while Türkiye needs to address concerns over rule of law and authoritarian governance to improve relations.

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