'The Economist' examines Turkish defence industry

London-based 'The Economist' praised the Turkish defense industry in its article titled 'Meet the world's new arms manufacturers'. The Economist said of the Turkish defense industry: 'Türkiye ranks first among emerging arms exporters and getting closer to autonomy in arms production."

It cannot determine future: Erdogan

Turkish people determine Türkiye's future, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says, criticizing cover story in The Economist

Reaction from Ankara to The Economist

We must remind audiences that this is sensationalist journalism based on cheap propaganda and disinformation, Communications Director Altun says. Altun's remarks came after The Economist published a story calling on outsiders to pay attention to Türkiye's upcoming elections, and claimed that the country is "on the brink of disaster" under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.