The Centre for Anglo-Turkish Relations

Independent think tank fostering UK–Türkiye dialogue across diplomacy, trade, and culture. Based in London.

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[The Centre for Anglo-Turkish Relations @catr_uk]

The Centre for Anglo-Turkish Relations was delighted to host "Anchoring Stability: Aligning the UK, Türkiye and Somalia in the Horn of Africa" at the House of Commons, in partnership with Horn Report and Geopol Report.

The panel featured:
Afzal Khan CBE MP MP (Chair), Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme and former UK Trade Envoy to Türkiye
H.E. Koray Ertas, Turkish Ambassador to the United Kingdom
H.E. Abdulkadir Hashi, Somali Ambassador to the United Kingdom
Ceren Kenar, Director, Centre for Anglo-Turkish Relations

The discussion drew on a report jointly produced by:
Tarik Ata, Founder and Director, Geopol Report
Irshad Nur, Director, Horn Report
Deniz Ergin, PhD Researcher, King's College London
Mohamed Ahmed Adan, Ph.D, Senior Government Adviser
Dr Eren Sayın, Türkiye security and intelligence specialist
James Murphy, Geopolitics and Policy Analyst and Researcher
Lt Col Ferit Malkara, Senior Turkish military officer and strategic security expert

We were pleased to welcome a diverse audience from across Parliament, government, the diplomatic community, the media, business, academia and the think tank sector, reflecting the growing importance of UK-Türkiye-Somalia cooperation and the wider strategic significance of the Horn of Africa.

Thank you to all our speakers, authors and guests for contributing to an insightful and engaging discussion.

Watch this space for the publication of the report, along with key insights and highlights from the panel discussion over the coming days!

[Ceren Kenar @cerenkenar]

Birleşik Krallık’ın Türkiye’ye verdiği önemin en açık göstergelerinden biri, Ankara’ya atadığı büyükelçilerin niteliği.

Daha önce Türkiye’de görev yapan ve ülkeyi yakından tanıyan Jennifer Hanım’ın ikili ilişkilere önemli katkı sağlayacağı muhakkak.

Hoş geldiniz!

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In addition to the contributors we want to highlight our panelists and speakers, who have made the roundtable so informative with their expertise.

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Last week CATR hosted a House of Commons roundtable to discuss the report ”Anchoring Stability in Somalia: Sovereignty, Investment, and Trilateral Security Cooperation in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape.“
The report explores how strengthening Somali sovereignty, transitioning from aid dependency to investment-led growth, and deepening cooperation between Somalia, the UK, and Türkiye can advance long-term stability, security, and economic resilience in one of the world's most strategically important regions.
Meet our wonderful contributors and their insights on the report.

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Read the full story 👇

https://t.co/181cMmh95I

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How can the UK and Türkiye work together to support Somalia’s future?

That was the focus of our parliamentary roundtable at the House of Commons, bringing together ambassadors, MPs, policymakers and experts.

Delighted to see the discussion featured by @aysu_bicer @anadoluagency

[Türkiye in the UK @TC_LondraBE]

Birleşik Krallık Parlamentosu’nda düzenlenen yuvarlak masa toplantısında BK–Türkiye–Somali üçlü işbirliği imkânlarını ele aldık.

Pleased to attend a roundtable at the UK Parliament, organised by @catr_uk, to discuss opportunities for UK–Türkiye–Somalia partnerships.

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Beyond the @NATO Summit lies a side of Ankara that many visitors never get to see.

CATR Fellow @ragipsoylu has put together a guide for @MiddleEastEye highlighting some of the best places to eat, drink and explore across the Turkish capital.

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Looking to step away from the @NATO summit for a few hours in the week ahead??

For CATR, @ussal, @gcinkara and @aysu_bicer each picked one local favourite in Ankara 🇹🇷

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Looking to step away from the @NATO summit for a few hours in the week ahead??

For CATR, @ussal, @gcinkara and @aysu_bicer each picked one local favourite in Ankara 🇹🇷

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Congratulations to Ms Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson CMG on her appointment as the next British Ambassador to Türkiye.! 🇹🇷 🇬🇧 @JenAndersonFCDO

We wish Ambassador-designate Anderson every success as she takes up her post in August 2026 and look forward to the continued strengthening of the longstanding partnership between the United Kingdom and Türkiye.

Congratulations and best wishes for a successful tenure.

[The Centre for Anglo-Turkish Relations @catr_uk]

Assoc. Prof. @gcinkara argues that the Ankara Summit will have to map the Alliance’s trajectory across a far more diffuse threat landscape — from Russia and China to AI and European defence.

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🇹🇷 What to Watch at the 2026 @NATO Summit?

From defence investment and industrial capacity to Ukraine and Alliance cohesion, the Ankara Summit will shape NATO's strategic agenda for the years ahead.

Here's what Amb. @FATHCEYLAN8, former Turkish Permanent Representative to NATO, believes will define the Summit's success.

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From Istanbul 2004 to Ankara 2026.

Twenty-two years after the Istanbul Summit, @NATO returns to Türkiye. The agenda has changed. The debates haven't entirely.

While the Alliance's priorities have shifted—from enlargement and Iraq to deterrence, defence industrial capacity and emerging technologies—many of the underlying debates remain familiar. So does Türkiye's strategic importance to the Alliance.

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https://t.co/JpZDvxdKwC

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“Bayraktar is resetting long-established principles.”

That is how @NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe Air Chief Marshal John Stringer describes the transformation taking place in defence innovation.

In his interview with CATR Fellow @aysu_bicer for Anadolu Agency, Stringer also stresses that Türkiye remains “massively important to the alliance” and calls for more open, adaptable defence architectures across NATO.

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Heading to Ankara for the @NATO Summit?

Beyond the official programme, the city will host a series of side events bringing together diplomats, security experts, think tanks and transatlantic leaders.

Two worth keeping on your radar:

• NATO Summit Dialogues (@atlantikkonseyi) — 6–7 July

• Allies in Ankara (@setavakfi × @MunSecConf) — 7–8 July

See you in Ankara.

#NATOSummit #NATO2026 #Ankara #TransatlanticRelations

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Our team is expanding.

Please join us in welcoming Aleyna Bahar, who joins us as Communications, Outreach & Events Associate.

Aleyna will play an important role in advancing our communications and outreach efforts while supporting the development of events and initiatives that strengthen our network and community.

We're delighted to have her with us and look forward to this new chapter together.

Welcome to the team, Aleyna. 🚀

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Centre for Anglo-Turkish Relations Fellow @ragipsoylu writes in @MiddleEastEye on Türkiye’s successful role in Somalia and why other African nations are seeking similar partnerships with Ankara.

This comes ahead of our upcoming parliamentary roundtable on Türkiye, the UK and Somalia.

Further details to be shared soon.

Read the full piece here:

https://t.co/Dl63dhRjdv

#Türkiye #Somalia #Africa #Geopolitics

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The Centre for Anglo-Turkish Relations wishes a joyful and peaceful Bayram to all those celebrating across the United Kingdom, Türkiye and around the world.

#Bayram #Eid #Türkiye #Turkey #UK #CATR