- Britain engages via diplomacy, defense, aid, and trade.

- Cultural ties and military presence sustain leverage.

- Investments and aid strengthen its regional role.

The sales could also help resolve a long-standing dispute over Türkiye’s removal from the F-35 program after it bought Russia’s S-400 system.

Trump announced he will host Turkish President Erdogan on Sept. 25 in Washington to discuss trade and defense deals worth tens of billions of dollars.

Negotiations include 40 F-35s, 40 F-16 Vipers, munitions, and Boeing aircraft, though pricing and final terms remain under discussion.

Source: Bloomberg

Israel says Egypt expanded air bases, built underground facilities, and increased troops near Gaza without explanation.

Tensions are rising as Egypt fears Israel might push Gaza’s population into Sinai, while Israel accuses Egypt of blocking refugees.

Direct talks failed, prompting Israel to seek US help, but Egypt denies any violations.

Source: Axios

Her team is building national infrastructure, expanding her grassroots fundraising, and courting former Bernie Sanders strategists.

Source: Axios

Days later, Russian jets entered Estonian airspace and buzzed a Polish oil platform, raising concerns that reduced US involvement could embolden Moscow.

Source: Reuters

Most EU states have already stopped Russian oil imports, but Budapest and Bratislava cite energy security concerns.

Source: Bloomberg