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The IATR Podcast

The IATR Podcast

Written by: The Institute for Anglo-Turkish Relations
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Hosted by IATR Lead Analyst Baran Atilmis, our podcast brings together leading academics, diplomats, and business figures from Türkiye and the Anglosphere to discuss the ideas and partnerships shaping Anglo-Turkish relations.

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Episodes
  • Episode 3: Leigh Turner CMG on Türkiye's Role in Ukraine
    Jan 12 2026

    In this episode, IATR’s Lead Analyst Baran Atilmis speaks with Leigh Turner CMG, a seasoned British diplomat, former UK Ambassador to Ukraine and Consul General in Istanbul about Türkiye's growing role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

    They explore Türkiye's evolving relationship with Russia and Ukraine, insights from Leigh's book "Lessons in Diplomacy" and Türkiye's changing relationship with the West.

    Find Leigh's book here: https://geni.us/LessonsinDiplomacy

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    33 mins
  • Episode 2: Sir Dominick Chilcott on the British-Turkish Relationship
    Dec 16 2025

    In this episode, IATR’s Lead Analyst Baran Atilmis speaks with Sir Dominick Chilcott, former UK Ambassador to Türkiye about the strengthening UK-Türkiye partnership.

    They explore ongoing FTA discussions between the two countries, and its broader implications for Ankara and London.


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    36 mins
  • Episode 1: Ragip Soylu on the recent U.K-Türkiye Eurofighter Typhoon Deal
    Nov 7 2025

    In this episode, IATR’s Lead Analyst Baran Atilmis speaks with Ragıp Soylu, Ankara Bureau Chief of Middle East Eye, about the recent U.K.–Türkiye Eurofighter Typhoon deal.

    They explore the agreement’s implications for Türkiye’s defence industry, the broader strategic relationship between Ankara and London, and what it reveals about the future of Western-Turkish cooperation.

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    26 mins
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