Özgür Özel Critiques Turkey's Foreign Policy
October 27, 2026
Turkish politician Özgür Özel criticized Erdoğan's government's foreign policy, highlighting failures in relations with Greece, the EU, and the USA. He specifically targeted Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's statements, labeling them ineffective and pointed out Greece's advantages in the Eastern Mediterranean. Özel mentioned Turkey’s exclusion from the F-35 program and suggested better strategic options for the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection. Furthermore, he noted the deterioration of Turkey’s relations with Egypt, which has allowed Greece to gain diplomatic advantages. He argued that a more focused strategic plan is needed in Turkish diplomacy.