EPISODE · Nov 6, 2025 · 11 MIN
Turkey's pivot to Africa and the arms sales fueling instability
from The Greek Current · host Hellenic Leaders
Turkey has been expanding its diplomatic, economic, and security footprint in Africa over the past decade. A surge in arms sales is now raising alarms, as Turkish arms - primarily drones - end up in conflict zones and in the hands of unaccountable actors. William Doran, the co-author of the recent Foreign Policy Magazine piece “How Turkish Arms End Up In African Conflicts”, joins Thanos Davelis to break down why Ankara’s engagement on the continent is generating violence, not stability.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:How Turkish Arms End Up in African ConflictsMitsotakis meets new US ambassador, highlights energy and investment tiesUS-Greece strategic cooperation deepening
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William Doran, the co-author of the recent Foreign Policy Magazine piece “How Turkish Arms End Up In African Conflicts”, joins Thanos Davelis to break down why Ankara’s engagement on the continent is generating violence, not stability.
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